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Substance Use Support Group

Group Type: Support Group

Goals of the Group:

• Build awareness of substance use patterns and their impact.
• Develop healthier coping mechanisms and emotional regulation skills.
• Strengthen motivation for change, whether it’s harm reduction or sobriety.
• Provide a non-judgmental space for shared experiences and support.

Who Is The Group For?

• Individuals struggling with substance use (cannabis, opioids, prescription drugs, or other substances).
• Those actively using, in early recovery, or seeking to understand their relationship with substances.

Discussion Topics:

• Understanding addiction and personal patterns.
• Coping strategies and emotional regulation.
• Navigating relationships and social pressures.
• Building a sustainable recovery plan.

What Will We Talk About?

• The science of addiction and how substances affect the brain.
• Identifying triggers, emotional connections, and habits.
• Healthy vs. unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• Managing cravings and distress.
• The impact of substance use on relationships.
• Setting boundaries and communicating needs.
• Defining personal recovery goals (harm reduction, sobriety, moderation).
• Exploring support systems and accountability.

Glimpse of the Session:

Session 1: Understanding Addiction & Personal Patterns

• Introductions & group agreements (confidentiality, respect, non-judgmental space).
• Psychoeducation: The science of addiction—how substances affect the brain.
• Identifying personal patterns: Triggers, emotional connections, and habits.
• Reflective activity: “Mapping My Relationship with Substances.”
• Group discussion: How does substance use show up in our lives? 📌 Takeaway: Increased self-awareness of substance use patterns and personal motivations.

Session 2: Coping Strategies & Emotional Regulation

• Understanding cravings: What are they telling us?
• Healthy vs. unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• Techniques for distress tolerance (grounding, mindfulness, self-soothing).
• Group activity: “Building My Coping Toolkit.”
• Discussion: Sharing strategies that have worked (or not) for participants. 📌 Takeaway: Practical tools for managing urges and emotional triggers.

Session 3: Navigating Relationships & Social Pressures

• The impact of addiction on relationships (family, friends, work).
• Managing stigma and judgment from society.
• Setting boundaries and communicating needs effectively.
• Roleplay exercise: “Saying No Without Guilt.”
• Group discussion: How has substance use affected personal relationships? 📌 Takeaway: Tools for healthier communication and boundary-setting.

Session 4: Building a Sustainable Recovery Plan

• Defining personal goals (harm reduction, sobriety, moderation).
• Exploring support systems: Therapy, peer groups, accountability partners.
• Creating an individualized action plan for post-group support.
• Reflective activity: “Letter to My Future Self.”
• Closing ritual: Sharing key takeaways & affirmations. 📌 Takeaway: A personalized strategy for continued progress beyond the group.

Please note: The session topics, order, and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.