Weekly Schedule
08
February
Safety
The group will explore safety, which is considered the foundation of therapeutic work.
15
February
PTSD: Taking Back Your Power
The group will explore PTSD.
22
February
When Substance Control You
01
March
Detaching from Emotional Pain
A powerful strategy, “grounding”, is offered to help members detach from emotional pain. Three types of grounding are presented (mental, physical, and soothing), with an experiential exercise to demonstrate the techniques. The goal is to shift attention toward the external world, away from negative feelings.
08
March
Asking for Help
15
March
Self-Care
Numerous factors in our lives, including trauma and substance use, can take us farther away from respecting ourselves, valuing our bodies, and paying attention to our needs. Engaging in self-care will help you better cope with life stressors and increase self-awareness.
22
March
Compassion
29
March
Red and Green Flags
05
April
Honesty
12
April
Recovery Thinking
19
April
Integrating the Split Self
26
April
Commitment
03
May
Creating Meaning
10
May
Setting Boundaries
17
May
Discovery
24
May
Identifying Triggers
31
May
Respecting Your Time
In exploring how you use your time, you will better understand your approach toward healing and the meaning/value you place on your life.
07
June
Healthy Relationships
The group will focus on exploring healthy and unhealthy beliefs about relationships.
14
June
Self-Nurturing
21
June
Healing From Anger- Part 1
28
June
Healing From Anger- Part 2