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Analyzing Risk Patterns
Did you know that Taking the Escalator is open to requests? This latest activity was developed in response to a request for more Relapse...
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Coping Skills and Qualities from the Animal World
This exercise explores qualities animals possess and how these traits can inspire personal growth, recovery, and resilience. Review each...
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When We Realize We are Small, Big Transformation Happens – A Perspective on Goal Setting
By reflecting on the big picture, we can gain a fresh understanding of our place and how our seemingly significant problems can shrink in...
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Future Gifts
During this time of year, many individuals focus on giving. This act is beneficial and uplifting for all involved. It encourages...
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The Trench: A Metaphor for Recovery and Positive Change – Video Discussion
Imagine yourself at the bottom of a deep, dark trench. The air feels heavy, and the walls around you rise steep and jagged, as if...
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The Big Gratitude List
We can never have too much gratitude, so here is additional therapeutic material on this crucial subject. Enjoy...and thank you for your...
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The Science of Gratitude and Happiness: Why Being Grateful Feels So Good
Discuss each of the following researched points about gratitude. Focus on being self-searching with open and honest reflection and...
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Staying Centered and Moving Forward
This exercise provides an alternative focus, encouraging the group to concentrate on what we can control in our own lives, even amid the...
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Exclamations
Directions – This activity can be used as an icebreaker or at any time with the purpose of getting group members to open up, talk, and...
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Plateau to Progress
A plateau in progress brings a choice - stay in your comfort zone or push forward for a breakthrough. Growth happens when you embrace new...
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Resilience in Action: Lessons from Overcoming Obstacles and Supporting Positive Change
Ken from CPC and Brian from NJ Reentry Corporation may both work in New Jersey, but the lessons shared in this video resonate far beyond....
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Positive Voices Around Us: Exploring Perspectives of Family, Friends, Community, and Support
This exercise is designed to spark meaningful conversations about the influence of family, friends, and social supports on personal...
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Setback Scenarios
Note for Counselor/Group Leader – A general rule when running group is “know your audience.” With that in mind, before using this...
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Highways to Healing: Your Recovery Journey
This worksheet is designed to facilitate discussions about the origins and evolution of each individual's recovery journey. It can be...
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Relationship GPS: Navigating Positive and Negative Relationship Behaviors
With this comprehensive group worksheet there is enough therapy material for multiple group sessions .
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