Tag Archives: Handout
Handout: How I see myself
I have used this handout with folks in early recovery from substance use disorder, in mixed DX groups, in mens groups and in mixed genders groups. Although I prefer process oriented groups sometimes people just don’t want to talk and … Continue reading
Handout: characteristics
Here is a simple and potentially deep handout. It developed out of a number of process conversations in Mens group when I asked, ‘who was the first person to turn you onto your substance of choice’. From that question and … Continue reading
Honesty Handout: Lies
1. Figure out why you lie and who you lie to. We’ve all lied at one time or another, to different people, to ourselves, and for different reasons. But coming up with a systematic plan for becoming more honest will … Continue reading
Handout: Anger words
Anger groups are usually straight forward …. OK, no group is like that. They each have their own dynamics which are dependent on many factors. I used to work as a float at a hospital and would walk onto a … Continue reading
Handout: anger words
Anger groups are usually straight forward …. OK, no group is like that. They each have their own dynamics which are dependent on many factors. I used to work as a float at a hospital and would walk onto a … Continue reading
Ways to increase happiness
The most important question to ask when you feel down Sometimes it doesn’t feel like your brain wants you to be happy. You may feel guilty or shameful. Why? Believe it or not, guilt and shame activate the brain’s reward center. Despite … Continue reading
Positive Traits Handout
This handout is a quick way to start the conversation in groups. I have folks circle the 10 traits that they (think/feel) have. Than I ask them to put them in a numbered order (1 to 10), best to worst. … Continue reading
