Group Activities for Families in Recovery
Author | : Joan Zimmerman |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2012-12-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781483311265 |
ISBN-13 | : 1483311260 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Group Activities for Families in Recovery offers therapists a wealth of activities designed to help families struggling with addiction address problem areas of functioning, and ultimately shift from dysfunctional patterns to healthy living. Written by expert practitioners in family-oriented substance abuse treatment, this text focuses on group therapy as a key component to treatment. The activities are varied and include topics presented through expressive arts (drawing, writing, acting), game-playing, problem solving, enactments, worksheets, and roleplaying. The activities can be used individually, incorporated into another program, or stand alone as a 16-week (or longer) program. They can also be adapted for use in groups where children or present, or for adult-family groups.