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Risk Factor Jeopardy
This Jeopardy-style game focuses on risk factors related to substance use, setbacks, and relapse prevention planning. These topics are...
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Making Peace with Reality with Radical Acceptance
What is Radical Acceptance? - Radical acceptance is the practice of accepting life on life’s terms—completely, fully, and without...
Jun 92 min read
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"Elevating IOP" Seminar June 20th at 11:00am EST - Elevate Your Practice Through the Taking the Escalator Learning Community for Premium Members
We are excited to invite Premium Members of the Taking the Escalator Learning Community to a LIVE Zoom seminar on June 20th at 11:00...
Jun 81 min read
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Beyond Guilt and Shame: Reclaiming Your Worth in the Positive Change Process
An advanced group therapy worksheet to help challenge toxic beliefs and build a new, healthier identity Introduction Once we’ve have done...
May 302 min read
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Special Offer: Use Code Below and Get 50% Off PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
Exclusive Offer for Existing Taking the Escalator Members (From the old website version) This special offer is for people who previously...
May 271 min read
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Addiction 101 - Exclusive Video Content for Clients
This worksheet is designed to go hand-in-hand with the video Addiction 101 from Taking the Escalator. Do not watch the video without...
May 261 min read
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FREE: Managing Moods - Conducting a Mood Check In
Introduction: Everyone has ups and downs. It’s normal for your mood to change throughout the day or week. But when those moods get in the...
May 262 min read
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Ride it Out: Using Distress Tolerance Skills
Introduction : Distress tolerance is about getting through difficult emotional moments without making things worse. In life, we all face...
May 261 min read
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Understanding and Coping with Grief and Loss
Intro: Grief is a natural emotional response to loss. Quite often people think of grief as the pain and sadness that follow the death of...
May 262 min read
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Understanding Mood Swings In Depth
Note for Counselor/Group Leader: There is a lot of material here. Depending upon the level of participation, this could be broken down...
May 261 min read
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What Does This Say About Me?
This activity invites you to reflect on everyday choices and preferences—then consider what these details might reveal about your...
Apr 131 min read
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Contributing Factors: Substance Use and Mental Health
Although there can be a lot of similarities when it comes to each individual’s experience with substance use issues, every person’s...
Apr 131 min read
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Facing Your Fears: An Exposure Therapy Guide
Exposure therapy is a highly effective, research-backed approach that helps people gradually overcome fear and anxiety tied to specific...
Apr 131 min read
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Exploring Depression and Coexisting Issues
Depression is increasingly prevalent today, so here's an additional resource for learning about, assessing, and discussing depression....
Apr 131 min read
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Trivia Question Reflections
This worksheet contains 61 trivia questions based on topics commonly discussed in group therapy related to substance use, mental health...
Apr 131 min read
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