Comprehensive Support for Substance Use in Nevada, MO, and Harrisonville, MO

ANGER MANAGEMENT

The information presented in this group is designed to deliver group cognitive behavioral anger management treatment to clients with SUD.

Sample Topics:

• Events and Cues
• Anger Control Plans
• The Aggression Cycle
• Cognitive Restructuring
• Anger and the Family

BOUNDARIES AND BARRIERS

With the information presented in this group, the client learns effective mastery in building self-esteem, rational thinking, forgiveness and enlarging possibilities.



Sample Topics:

• Self-Esteem and How It Develops
• The Basics of Human Worth
• Recognize and Replace Self-Defeating Thoughts
• Liking the Face in the Mirror
• Understanding Stress

CORE VALUES OF RECOVERY

The focus for this group is to explore the values of being in Fast Comprehensive Care’s Substance Use Disorder Program. It is designed to show the client that we are not solely the sum of our behaviors but that we can be caught in a cycle of inescapable choices. By recognizing the harm that we do to others and by realizing that we have assets, we are able to solidify our ability to change.



Sample Topics:

• People Affected by Our Behavior
• Comparison of Faults and Assets
• Understanding Total Life Recovery
• My Personal Goals in Treatment

RECOVERY SKILLS

A Recovery Skills Group in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment is a therapeutic setting where individuals learn and practice a range of skills aimed at supporting their recovery from substance abuse. The focus is on developing practical tools and strategies that enhance coping, foster resilience, and promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.



Sample Topics:

• Stop the Cycle
• Identifying External Triggers
• Identifying Internal Triggers
• Introducing Self-Help Activities
• Body Chemistry in Recovery
• Common Challenges in Recovery
• Thinking, Feeling and Doing
• Wisdom in Recovery

FAMILY VALUES

This group is designed to educate the client on how substance abuse can lead to or add to an already dysfunctional family. We investigate new family values and explore ways of implementing new values within the family structure. Life skills are an essential part of our curriculum for our SUD Program at Fast Comprehensive Care.



Sample Topics:

• Healthy Family Development
• Identifying the Family Roles
• Addiction Spiral and the Family Disease

PERSONAL GROWTH

Personal Growth Group in our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program is a therapeutic setting where individuals focus on self-exploration, self-improvement, and holistic development. This type of group aims to foster personal growth beyond the immediate challenges of substance use, addressing broader aspects of one's life, identity, and well-being.

Sample Topics:

• Understanding the Thought Process
• Positive Reinforcement
• Problem Solving
• Whole Person Wheel of Self Actualization
• Thoughts, Emotions & Behavior
• Personal Recovery Journal

PHYSIOLOGY & EFFECTS

This is an educational group providing the facts about substance abuse and their effects on the human body. The client is educated in the long-term and short-term effects of abuse and the effect on the central nervous system. They will also be advised of the health risks of continued abuse on the human body.



Sample Topics:

• The Effect of Opiates on the Human Body
• Alcohol and the Brain
• Methamphetamine – Long-Term Effects
• Hooked – Illegal Drugs and How They Got That Way
• Mind Games
• HIV/STD Education

RE-ENTRY

The peer support group initialized in these settings is used to explore and overcome the long term bio/psycho/social problems that are indicative of long-term incarceration. Many alcohol and drug abuse programs do not provide the support these individuals need to return to the community.



Sample Topics:

• Social Integration
• Changing Direction
• Problem Solving Peer Groups
• Re-Adjusting Social Skills

RECOVERY POTENTIAL DISCUSSION

This is a peer-based open discussion group where our potential for recovery is reviewed. The client interaction is encouraged to provide different perspectives and perceptions of current client growth. This honest and direct approach helps our substance abuse treatment programs motivate and inspire people who are on the fence about recovery.

Sample Topics:

• Targeting Obstacles
• Overcoming Fear
• Self-Awareness
• Motivation/Intent 

RECOVERY TECHNIQUES

The purpose of this group is to give the client alternatives to substance abuse/dependency. Different methods of recovery are explored and explained, offering both the pros and cons of the alternative forms of recovery, allowing the addiction treatment program to be tailored to the individual.



Sample Topics:

• Exploring the 12 Steps
• Moderation Management
• Harm Reduction
• Building a Sober Network
• Challenging Social Skills

RELAPSE PREVENTION

Relapse Prevention enables the client to recognize personal stressors and triggers that lead to relapse and identify behaviors that are harmful to continued sobriety. Through education, an individualized relapse prevention plan can be actualized for each client in our drug or alcohol addiction program.



Sample Topics:

• Relapse Warning Signs
• Triggers and Cravings
• Cycle of Relapse
• Set-Up Behavior
• Relapse Justification
• Substance refusal training
• Relapse prevention techniques

EMOTIONAL REGULATION

Emotional regulation is a crucial aspect of recovery in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs. It involves developing skills to understand, manage, and express emotions in a healthy way, reducing the risk of relapse.

Sample Topics:

• DBT skills
• Cognitive Distortions
• Healthy Coping Skills
• Understanding the Connection Between Emotions and Substance Use
• Identifying Triggers and Emotions
• Mindfulness and Emotional Awareness
• Personalized Emotional Regulation Plan
• Stress Management
• Coping with Change

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Interpersonal communication groups in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment programs focus on enhancing individuals' communication skills, promoting healthy relationships, and addressing challenges related to interpersonal interactions.



Sample Topics:

• Active Listening Skills
• Assertiveness Training
• Nonverbal Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Expressing Emotions Effectively
• Building and Repairing Relationships
• Healthy Communication in Family Dynamics

TRAUMA & RECOVERY

Addressing trauma within the context of a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program is crucial, as trauma often coexists with addiction and can significantly impact the recovery process. Trauma and recovery groups provide a safe space for individuals to explore the connection between trauma and substance use, gain support, and develop coping strategies.

Sample Topics:

• Understanding Trauma and Building Resilience in Recovery
• Healing the Past: Unpacking Historical Trauma in Addiction Recovery
• Mind-Body Connection: Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Recovery
• Breaking the Silence: Empowering Survivors to Share and Heal



PROCESSING GROUP

Processing groups in substance use disorder treatment are designed to provide individuals with a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to addiction.



Sample Topics:

• Relapse Warning Signs
• Triggers and Cravings
• Cycle of Relapse
• Set-Up Behavior
• Relapse Justification

PEER GROUP EVALUATION

This is a uniquely designed group where the clients in SUD program at FCC are held accountable by those of their own recovery community. Their assets and strengths are evaluated along with the weaknesses and shortcomings which are explored in a peer group setting. Each client is provided with affirmation and constructive criticism from the perspective of their own recovery community.



Sample Topics:

• What Have You Done for Your Recovery?
• Helping Others – Who Is Your Eskimo?
• Behavior – Benefits and Consequences
• Assets Affirmation
• Balance in Action
• Constructive Criticism Exercise