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Dig Deeper: Progressive Group Discussion Starters

  • Apr 13, 2025
  • 8 min read

Updated: May 26, 2025

This is a large list of group discussion starters that can be used in any order. There are more choices than you may need so select topics based on the needs and interests of the group. There are four progressive discussion points for each topic based on the KEY below:


KEY: Topics in Bold


  1. INTRODUCTION – Getting discussion started.

  2. EXPLORATION – Exploring further.

  3. IN-DEPTH – Looking even deeper.

  4. COPING – Positive focus on coping skills for positive change and recovery



Setback/Relapse Prevention Triggers

  1. A common relapse trigger for you…

  2. A challenging relapse trigger…

  3. A situation that could realistically happen that you imagine could be difficult for you…

  4. How you best can cope with preventing setbacks and relapse (what works or what do you need?)

 

Stress Management

  1. Your favorite healthy escape

  2. A situation that is especially stressful for you…

  3. What would you consider to be overwhelming…

  4. What works for you when it comes to relaxing and coping with stress…

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