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Alcohol Recovery Support Group

Group Type: Support Group

Goals of the Group:

• Provide a safe, judgment-free space to explore challenges related to alcohol addiction.
• Help participants understand triggers and develop lasting coping strategies.
• Support individuals in quitting, reducing dependency, or navigating relapses.
• Foster a sense of community and shared recovery.

Who Is The Group For?

• Individuals struggling with alcohol addiction or problematic drinking.
• Those seeking to quit, reduce dependency, or manage relapses.
• Anyone looking for a structured, therapist-led support system.

Discussion Topics:

• Understanding addiction as a disease.
• Identifying personal triggers and patterns.
• Developing coping strategies and relapse prevention plans.
• Building a support system and maintaining long-term sobriety.

What Will We Talk About?

• The neurobiology of addiction and common misconceptions.
• Self-assessment tools (e.g., AUDIT, decisional balance exercises).
• Motivational enhancement and values clarification.
• NA/AA steps and their application in recovery.
• Relapse prevention, lifestyle redesign, and long-term maintenance strategies.

Glimpse of the Session:

The group follows a structured, four-session format with therapist-led discussions and interactive exercises:

Session 1: Awareness and Acceptance

• Understanding addiction as a disease.
• Self-assessment (AUDIT, decisional balance).
• Motivational enhancement (values clarification, reasons for change).
• Introduction to daily drinking logs and reflection journals.

Session 2: Preparation and Planning

• Building motivation and identifying triggers.
• Developing coping strategies (urge surfing, distress tolerance).
• Setting values-based goals and planning for change.

Session 3: Action Planning

• Making a commitment to recovery.
• Building a support system and personalized action plan.
• SMART goal setting and identifying high-risk situations.

Session 4: Maintenance and Relapse Prevention

• Reviewing progress and discussing challenges.
• Creating a relapse prevention plan.
• Lifestyle redesign and long-term maintenance strategies.

Note: Session topics, order, and details may be adjusted based on group needs and facilitator guidance.