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NEW GROUP THERAPY MATERIAL:Unless otherwise specified, all materials on this page are Taking the Escalator originals. At the end of each subheading section are some additional resources from around the web for Taking the Escalator users to look through and download. These materials are open source for public use Materials that are from outside sources are marked with a square bullet point as done for this line. It is our policy not to violate other source's copyrights, so if you notice a potential conflict, please email us at [email protected] Materials marked "CCI" are from a large collection which comes generously from the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) in Western Australia, who has allowed these mental health worksheets and activities to be uploaded and shared for counselors by Taking the Escalator. Alphabetical Listings by Topic: < To search by word anywhere on this page press: CTRL F > CBT Specific CBT and Me: Part 1 - Starting with Thinking CBT and Me: Part 2 - Feeling our Feelings CBT and Me: Part 3 - Changing Behaviors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Overview REBT - Overview of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy skills for group
Change Planning/Recovery Planning READ: 5 and 5 for Change Change Analysis - Examining the actual, the real and the ideal Change Management Planning Change Mode Flipping the Script on Addiction A Journey Through Change - Looking at change from various perspectives Life's Education: Breaking the pattern of repeated mistakes Outside In - Building yourself up on the inside by developing a solid plan READ: Planning for Inspiration Return to Normalcy Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, Do What You Can Stay Inspired by Planning for Change (Activity)
Checking In and Progress Reports Check In - A basic tool for checking in where you are today Check In Cheat Sheet - A comprehensive list of information and ideas for the check in process in therapy Group Goal Progress Report - Basic progress report worksheet for getting relevant discussion started Self Assessment: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due Systems Check - A comprehensive review of where you are in the change process Children (Activities for Children 12 and Under)
Closing Group - Ideas, Activities and Worksheets for the End of the Session Discussion Outline for Speakers or Video End of the Day Review Goodbye Group - An outline for group when someone is leaving, graduating or moving on Group Close-Out Ideas Life Story Outline Motivational Minute Text Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself - (Group close-out homework and follow-up activity) Topics for Art or Journaling Weekend Relapse Prevention Plan
Cohesion Building for Groups 3A's - Appeciation, Assessment & Advice Adjective Anecdotes Brief Group Module and Icebreaker Collection 1 - Multiple shorter activities to choose from in this collection Brief Group Module and Icebreaker Collection 2 - More shorter activities like in collection 1 above Brief Group Module and Icebreaker Collection 3-Even more Caption This Care or Don't Care Icebreaker - Another basic tool for starting group discussion Choose or Lose Icebreaker - Some basic multiple choice questions for opening up discussion Clothes Minded Cohesion Cards Declare-Disclose-Display - A variety of ways to get the group talking and interacting Deep and Personal - Some in depth personal questions for opening people up Describe - Draw - Describe - Get group sharing thoughts and feelings with art Escalator Jeopardy - A comprehensive educational review - (Also see "Life Jeopardy" under the Coping Skills heading) Fill in the Blanks Discussion Generator Fun Facts Grab Bag - A great list of interesting, questions and other situations to get people talking Grading the Group - Interactive group report card Group Awards Group Glue - This one has a little bit of education because it explains the power and value of group cohesion Group Profile Group Member Fill In the Blank - A great exercise to have fun and make group interactive The Honesty Game Hello Neighbor Icebreakers for Break Time - Short but interesting group assignments for breaks in between groups Incoming Text Icebreaker Image Narrations The League of Just Us - A basic fun activity focused on superheros Making the Most out of Substance Use Treatment - This is unique because it is an interactive Kahoot activity Majority - Interactive exercise, better for an established group than a new one One Thing Pointless Pursuits - (Warning: only try this if you and the group members have established a degree of comfort with one another) Positive Vibes The Randomizer Remember When... "Roll Play"...aka This May Get Dicey" Slips of Paper - A quick and easy icebreaker that gets a group talking with no prep time Social Media Icebreaker - Exercise for self expression based on social media Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks Telehealth Specific Group Cohesion Building Activities - Ideas specifically for virtual video groups Topic Turnaround Unique - Discussing what you would and wouldn't do What You Should Know About Me Do not forget to check the Taking the Escalator FORUM page for more icebreakers and brief group therapy modules
Commitment Breaking the Cycle of Broken Promises Commitment Communication, Boundaries and Social Skills Assertive Communication Learning to Say "No" Effectively Sophisticated Debates Win, Lose or Indifferent: Positive Qualities for Positive Gains
Complacency Complacency - (Submitted by Laura Laura Hennessy, LCSW. LCADC) Co-Occurring Disorders/Coexisting Mental Health Issues - (See also Feelings, Thoughts and Emotions) READ: Addressing Co-Occurring Disorders COD - Co Occurring Disorders - An older outline about COD's and addiction Coexisting Mental Heath Issues - A checklist for starting to look at mental health Two Way Coping Strategies for Substance Use and Mental Health Issues Conflict Resolution (Look under "Relationships") Control Control Loss READ: To Control or Not to Control...Is that the Question? Powerlessness and Willpower - Looking beyond powerlessness to examine where we can build willpower Power and Control - (Submitted by Caitlin Kennedy, LCSW, LCADC) Working Out Self Control Muscles Coping Skills and Life Skills- General READ - Accept - Cope - Adapt, Part One Accept-Cope-Adapt - An approach for dealing with life struggles Coping Circle Coping Tool Box: Warmup Exercise "Life" Jeopardy Pet Appreciation - Discussing how animals can help us cope Positive Self Statement Coping Collection Skill Building Sustain Use Your Brain and Not Your Pain - Another simple but effective strategy for coping with challenging emotions
Couples (See also "Relationships")
COVID-19 Specific Additional COVID-SPECIFIC resources from the web listed below:
Cravings Coping with Cravings - An essential list of tools for understanding and managing cravings and urges Cravings Plan Criminal Justice Specific
Cross Addiction Cross Addiction - Education and exercise on substituting addictive behaviors Loneliness
Matrix Model (SAMHSA) - See "Stimulants" below Meaning and Purpose Meaning and Purpose in the Change Process Setbacks, Meaning, Purpose and Belief Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment (See also Feelings, Thoughts and Emotions - See also Co-Occurring) Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Overview Read: Remaking Your Mind Read: Should I See My Friend's Therapist? - Examining the Pros and Cons Mind on Mental Health (Podcast), has an engaging host and knowledgeable speakers on MH topics Mood Swings/Bipolar Disorder Understanding and Coping with Mood Swings
Motivation Building (Internal) 3 G's to Keep You Going 13 Expectations and Aspirations 14 Character Traits that are Essential for Sustaining Internal Motivation Decreasing the Negative & Increasing the Positive - (Love the Good, Hate the Bad) Dissecting the Heart - Enhanced internal motivation building Flammable Areas - Early stage insight and motivation building Friction, Traction and Action From the Heart - VIDEO LINK: From the Heart READ - Getting Started - (What Do I Do? - Getting Started Up the Mountain) - Motivational reading Going the Distance: Sustaining Motivation Just Do It (Already) Low Hanging Fruit Motivated Motivate Me 1 2 3 Motivation, Determination, & Habit in Recovery - (Submitted by Cassie
Jewell) "Must Haves" - Identifying and Discussing Basic Needs for Self-Improvement Positive Motivation - Building motivation by focusing on the positive Recovery Stories Starting and Staying on a Positive Note
Music Music and Recovery - (Submitted by Caitlin Kennedy LCSW, LCADC) Safety, Suicide Prevention, Risk Management
Self Awareness: (See Insight) Self Care and Wellness Body Talk Boredom Buster Creating an Emotional Self Care Plan Grind Through Boredom Rethinking Boredom Self-Care Review
Self Esteem Insecurity - Everyone has them, is the group ready to share them? Maintaining a Balanced Ego - Looking at a balanced view of self Self Esteem II - More self esteem, continued... Self Esteem Boost: Building Self Esteem and Increasing a Sense of Self Worth Self Value - (Submitted by Lesley Sanfilippo, LCSW) Self Esteem and Affirmation Development - (Submitted by Caitlin Kennedy, LCSW, LCADC) Self Awareness - (Submitted by Caitlin Kennedy, LCSW, LCADC) The Truth about Self Esteem - An in depth look at Self Esteem from a realistic perspective
Setbacks and Relapse Associations - Honestly considering how your choice of associations affect you READ: Beyond People, Places and Things The "Cushion" Background Information The "Cushion" Concept for Managing Setbacks Crushing Compromise Deflating the Cushion from the Inside Event Planning to Prevent Setbacks External and Internal Setback Factors FOMO - How to Identify, Prevent and Overcome the “Fear of Missing Out” Getting Over the Hump - An activity for those who have been at this a long time Holiday Survival Plan - Planning ahead to get through any holiday without setbacks or relapse - READ: IF - Intensity and Frequency Managing Setbacks: Group Introduction Plan to Avoid Relapse - (Submitted by Caitlin Kennedy, LCSW, LCADC) Principle Zero Self Sabotage The Setback-Motivation Guide Setback Prevention Skills for Success Stability and Setback Prevention Checklist Starting Over Staying the Course Toward Success – Know the SIGNS The Struggle is Real Timeline Analysis Triggered: A Discussion on Coping with Mental Health and Substance Use UNG- Unnecessary Grief - Thinking and planning ahead to avoid trouble later Weekend Plan - A basic planning tool for surviving weekends
Sex Addiction
Sleep
Smoking Cessation Specific Worksheets: Cravings and Smoking: Basic Principles Cravings and Smoking: Skills List Nicotine Replacement Therapy Options Smoking Quit Plan Smoking Relapse Warning Signs Smoking Triggers Worksheet Spirituality (Moved to "Meaning and Purpose") Stigma The River of Choices: Coping with Stigma Podcast - Overcoming Stigma with Empathy Stimulant Use Disorders
Stress Management Coping with Stress - A comprehensive list of effective coping skills Killer Bs – The Effects of Stress and the Body, Brain and Behavior Stress Management Stress Planning Stress PowerPoint Slides - CLICK HERE FOR ACTUAL POWERPOINT VERSION
Stories of Recovery Melissa Mackolin on her Journey to Recovery - Podcast Nicole Tierney: A Story of Recovery and Hope Megan Reeves: Hold on Pain Ends - (With discussion questions) INFORMATIONAL READINGS FOR COUNSELORS Help Needed! - Click here to see how you can help Taking the Escalator expand and grow! How do you make group therapy fun?Fun & easy group therapy activities. Guess who? This is a fun group therapy activity that almost all students enjoy doing. ... . Remote island. This is a fun group counseling activity that encourages students to be creative and imaginative. ... . Musical feelings. ... . Draw your feelings. ... . Make a song or poetry.. What are some topics for group therapy?Some mental health group topics that can be covered in a group therapy setting include:. Education about a specific mental health condition.. Coping skills.. Social skills.. Acceptance.. Setting boundaries.. Developing self-worth and confidence.. Overcoming fear.. Dealing with anger issues.. How do group activities help mental health?Group therapy allows them to explore their emotions and behaviors safely. It also allows them to hear from multiple people who are sharing the same situation with different perspectives. These experiences can help people develop new strategies for living and growing.
What is a therapy aid?A therapy aide is responsible for monitoring and stabilizing the patients' condition by leading therapy sessions and recording the patients' progress for the doctor's reference. Therapy aides administer quality care plans according to the patients' medical findings and treatment options.
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