Group Therapy
A group therapy session is different from individual therapy in many ways. They are more cost-effective, allow people to share their experience with others, and it’s easier to get feedback from the therapist. It also increases confidence of people who are shy.
COPE staff periodically offers group therapy options besides those offered through IMPROVE. Groups include topics based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as process groups. For information regarding group availability, please contact COPE staff.
There are two types of group therapy sessions – closed and open. Closed groups have a maximum number of members while open groups have an unlimited number of members. The benefits vary based on the type of group therapy one chooses.
DBT Skills Group
COPE offers a weekly virtual DBT Skills group that covers 16 core skill topics. The overall goal of the group is to help patients learn ways of better managing emotions, changing behavior, fostering healthier relationships, and better balancing acceptance and change. To do this, skills will be taught in four primary areas:
1. Mindfulness
2. Interpersonal Effectiveness
3. Emotion Regulation
4. Distress Tolerance
This group along with all groups offered at COPE are interactive and not just didactic. We encourage participation and cohesion to help facilitate community, safety, and vulnerability within the group all while learning skills.
As part of the group, you will be given a workbook of materials that has skills and worksheets relevant to that week’s topic.
For more information on this group and how this group may be a good fit for your needs, please contact us for a free consultation.
CBT Skills Group for Relapse Prevention
COPE offers a weekly virtual CBT Skills group for relapse prevention and addiction recovery that covers approximately 16 weeks of skills and topics. The overall goal of the group is to help patients learn ways of identifying triggers, managing cravings and urges, and ultimately changing behavior. To do this, skills will be taught in multiple areas (but not limited to):
1. Motivational Enhancement
2. Identifying and Managing Triggers, Thoughts, and Cravings
3. Mindfulness
4. Taking Change-Focused Action
This group is ideal for individuals who are interested in exploring their substance use and may not be interested, ready, or even appropriate for a higher level of care. This group is also useful for individuals who have met their substance use goals and are interested in ongoing maintenance support following rehab, IOP, or other outpatient treatment.
As part of the group, you will be given a workbook of materials that has skills and worksheets relevant to that week’s topic.
For more information on this group and how this group may be a good fit for your needs, please contact us for a free consultation.