Using different CBT techniques; exploring automatic negative thoughts and catastrophic language and how to change negative thought processes for a more positive outcome and for a better feeling response to the situation.

The facilitator completes a 6-week rotation of various exercises on “getting to know myself”; focuses on differences between perception and authentic self and dangers of living in a dichotomy; works on positive self-imagery and utilizes excerpts from The Four Agreements to assist in remaining positive and focused on self.

The facilitator continues to build on mental health and wellness as it pertains to various emotional responses in early recovery; pause; respond vs. reacting; able to focus on the emotional and mental aspects of recovery, separate from physical symptomology; reviews importance of avoiding catastrophic language, and when escalating, remaining focused on the current situation and how to de-escalate self.

Utilizing art and various forms of expression as opposed to talk therapy to uncover issues below the surface with many mediums, including painting, sculpting, acting, arts, and crafts.

The facilitator uses lessons on co-dependency, enabling and continued methods to identify family systems perspectives; Satir modeled overlay with role identification in the family unit and how to heal the family system. Family therapists and additional clinicians offer opportunities for family therapy on “face time”/zoom, as addiction and mental health concerns are a family issue affecting the entire dynamic.

In the safety and support of a clinically-supervised group setting, clients are afforded the opportunity to unpack past physical, sexual, and emotional traumas that contribute to their behavioral patterns.

Group facilitators teach clients healthy and effective methods for addressing conflict in interpersonal relationships.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy involves moving the eyes a specific way while processing traumatic memories with the intention of changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors that result from a distressing experience.

Therapists and group facilitators work with clients to practice recognizing and defusing escalating anger and frustration. Clients will learn to better manage their emotions and prevent destructive outbursts.