Group Exercises for Addiction Counseling

by Miller, Geri

• ISBN13: 9780470903957
• ISBN10: 0470903953
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-05-31
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Created to meet the unique needs of addiction professionals, this practical resource offers suggestions for effectively using activities in groups. It addresses common issues counselors frequently need to discuss with clients and provides an array of "tried and true" techniques and exercises designed to help clients develop interpersonal relationship skills and the individual awareness needed to make responsible choices. The accompanying CD-ROM contains all the exercises allowing therapists to customize them to fit their needs.

Author Biography

Geri Miller, PhD, Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, ABPP, is a Full Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling at Appalachian State University. She is a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and a Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board-Certified Clinical Supervisor. She is a Disaster Mental Health Worker with the American Red Cross and has responded to local, state, and national disasters. The author of four books, including Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Third Edition (Wiley), Dr. Miller was awarded the 2009 Ella Stephens Barrett Award for excellence in professional leadership, the most coveted honor bestowed by the North Carolina Counseling Association.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Personal Reflections	p. 1
Main Section Points	p. 2
Overview	p. 3
Philosophy and Practice of Group Work	p. 11
Personal Reflections	p. 11
Philosophy of Group Therapy	p. 13
Types of Groups	p. 14
Stages of Group Development	p. 23
Stage 1	p. 23
Stage 2	p. 25
Stage 3	p. 27
Stage 4	p. 28
Group Leader Techniques	p. 28
Specific Issues	p. 32
Therapist Self-Care	p. 35
Words to the Wise	p. 38
Developing an Addictions Counseling Group	p. 38
Handling Stage 2 Confrontations of the Leader	p. 41
Addressing Specific Addiction Issues	p. 42
Developing Group Member Awareness	p. 43
References	p. 45
Group Exercises	p. 47
Icebreakers	p. 49
Addiction Recovery	p. 58
Family/Relationships/Culture	p. 79
Family	p. 80
Relationships	p. 85
Culture	p. 87
Feelings Exploration	p. 88
Group Community Building	p. 96
Self-Esteem	p. 102
Recovery Skills: Communication/ Mindfulness/Problem Solving	p. 105
Communication	p. 105
Mindfulness	p. 106
Problem Solving	p. 107
Values	p. 109
Openers	p. 112
Opening Statements	p. 112
General Opening Activities	p. 112
Specific Opening Activities	p. 113
Closers	p. 115
Closing Statements	p. 115
General Closing Activities	p. 116
Specific Closing Activities	p. 117
Resources	p. 121
Readings	p. 121
Workbooks/Exercises	p. 122
Icebreaker Exercises	p. 126
Websites	p. 126
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