About Empowerment Through Recovery

This group is committed to providing an inclusive, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental environment that honors each participant's unique identity, background, and lived experience. We recognize that culture, trauma, systemic barriers, stigma, and access to resources can shape each person's relationship with substances and recovery. Our goal is to create a safe space where all participants feel respected, supported, and empowered as they explore meaningful change.

What to Expect From Empowerment Through Recovery

In our group therapy sessions, we emphasize open dialogue, sharing experiences, and building connections with others facing similar challenges. We provide a structured yet flexible environment that allows for personalized support and addresses the unique needs of each participant.

Our goal is to create a community where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to take control of their recovery. Together, let's redefine the path to recovery and build a supportive community that fosters lasting positive change.

Week 1

Building Safety & Group Connection
Establishing group rules and building rapport

Week 2

Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Exploring how addiction affects the brain and decision-making

Week 3

Biological Vulnerability & Biological Resiliency Predisposition, healthy decision-making, resiliency pathways

Week 4

Understanding Psychological Needs & Attachment Emotional awareness, core beliefs, unmet psychological needs

Week 5

Psychological Liability & Psychological Flexibility
Understanding shame, building self-compassion, exploring attachment

Week 6

Exploring the Power of Social Context
How social context influences behavior and addiction

Week 7

Decreasing Isolation & Increasing Social Connection
Boundary setting, communication, interpersonal skill building

Week 8

Meaning, Purpose, & Spiritual Wellbeing
Choice, growth producing risk, relationships, awe & wonder

Week 9

Experiential & Domains of Wellbeing
Developmental stages, facing adversity, 8 domains of wellness

Week 10

Reflection & Moving Forward Through Empowerment
Group empowerment exercise and closing activities

• Structured Learning: Psycho-education group therapy incorporates structured educational sessions that equip individuals with a deeper understanding of the psychological and physiological aspects of addiction. This knowledge empowers participants to make informed decisions about their recovery

• Individualized Approach: Unlike the one-size-fits-all philosophy of AA, psycho-education group therapy can be more individualized. It addresses the unique needs and circumstances of each participant, offering a personalized approach to treatment.

• Therapeutic Techniques: Psycho-education groups often integrate various therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational enhancement therapy. These evidence-based methods help individuals develop coping skills, manage triggers, and address underlying issues contributing to substance abuse.

• Professional Guidance: Trained therapists or counselors lead psycho-education group therapy, providing professional guidance and support. This ensures that sessions are facilitated by individuals with expertise in addiction treatment, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of the support provided.

• Broader Scope of Topics: While AA predominantly focuses on the 12-step program, psycho-education group therapy can cover a broader range of topics related to mental health, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention. This holistic approach can address various aspects of an individual's life and well-being.

• Open Dialogue: Psychoeducation groups encourage open dialogue and discussion among participants. Sharing experiences, challenges, and successes in a supportive environment fosters a sense of community and reduces the feelings of isolation often associated with addiction.