Psychoeducational Groups
There is a wide range of group therapies that promote healing in addiction recovery. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we understand how beneficial psychoeducational groups can be to those who are receiving drug or alcohol addiction treatment. As one of the best drug treatment centers, we incorporate only the safest and most effective therapies and programming in our substance abuse treatments.
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Psychoeducational Groups
There is a wide range of group therapies that promote healing in addiction recovery. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we understand how beneficial psychoeducational groups can be to those who are receiving drug or alcohol addiction treatment. As one of the best drug treatment centers, we incorporate only the safest and most effective therapies and programming in our substance abuse treatments.
What Is a Psychoeducational Group in Substance Abuse?
Psychoeducational group therapy is a kind of therapy that is a subset or branch of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is held in a group setting to promote healing and build community amongst patients. During psychoeducational group therapy activities, patients will sit with their peers and share any of their struggles or achievements. This therapy approach promotes emotional healing by giving patients a safe and judgment-free space where they can express their joys and concerns regarding their recovery.
Psychoeducational groups also promote peer support, and education regarding substance abuse, and help to strengthen the sense of community among people in recovery. Members of psychoeducational groups often have different struggles or achievements. Each person’s experience with addiction and recovery is different. Offering a place and time where patients can be open about their sobriety is important. Each psychoeducational group is offered at our drug and alcohol rehabs and is personalized to meet the needs of each group member.
During these sessions, patients will educationally explore a variety of topics that are involved in the realm of addiction and mental health, such as:
- Relationship building or working to maintain and develop relationships for a positive outcome.
- Common triggers, can inform a person of what to look out for in the real world and avoid potential relapse.
- Addiction types, can influence how a person is treated as well as what will best serve them in recovery.
- Depression, anxiety, trauma, and how these experiences can influence a substance use disorder.
- The role of medications throughout treatment and in everyday life.
- Different resources can be useful throughout sobriety, including anger management, nutrition, spiritual development, and other relaxation techniques.
Some common psychoeducational group topics or ideas include:
- Social skills
- Anger management
- Communication
- Stress management
- Forgiveness
- Making amends with loved ones
- Relationships
- Addiction triggers and cravings
- The 12 steps
- Short and long-term recovery goals
Leaders of psychoeducational groups can be mental health experts, addiction treatment experts, peer counselors, or community members. Leaders are all approved by our facility to ensure that patients receive the safest and most effective care possible. Allowing individuals with expertise or experience with addiction to lead these groups also minimizes the risk of confusion, misunderstandings, or arguments within the group.
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Psychoeducational Groups for Co-occurring Disorders
For patients that are a part of our dual diagnosis rehab program, these group settings will be focused on educating participants about the phenomenon of having multiple diagnoses, as well as the unique facets that are associated with the specific disorders in question. This can serve to decrease the likelihood of relapse later down the line. For example, someone that struggles with more depressive symptoms will have the opportunity to identify how different sensations of a disorder can affect the other.
Other common examples of co-occurring disorders with addiction include:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
Because people do not always realize that they have co-occurring disorders, these educational groups seek to connect the dots that many addicted individuals find themselves falling victim to. It is especially easy to be part of a toxic cycle when we are not educated on the many ramifications it will lead to. The saying “knowledge is power” is a great indicator of how psychoeducational group counseling can enrich and motivate a patient to practice agency and empowerment.
Benefits of Psychoeducational Group Therapy
The intimacy of one-on-one therapies for addiction can be nerve-wracking for someone who’s just begun addiction treatment. However, the coping strategies developed in the early stages of recovery can set the tone for the person’s sobriety in the future. Psychoeducational group therapy helps patients easily transition between levels of treatment and become comfortable in both individual and group settings. These groups make patients feel safe and comfortable by bringing them together with other individuals who are in similar situations.
At Banyan Treatment Centers, we’ve helped numerous patients with our addiction therapies. There are numerous benefits of psychoeducational group therapy:
- Encourages peer support by bringing together like-minded people who have had similar experiences.
- Offers addiction education and resources to help patients better understand their disorders, especially for those that are not familiar with the many facets of their disease.
- It can help people learn how to identify potential roadblocks to recovery and can provide a deeper understanding of the treatment process.
- Promotes a sense of community among all patients, preventing isolation or feelings of loneliness. This is particularly important because being stuck with one’s own thoughts can perpetuate toxic cycles of negative thoughts and potential relapse.
- Acts as a safe time and place where patients can be honest about their emotions. It is not uncommon for someone to feel uncertain about sharing their perspective, especially if they come from a situation that made them feel ignored or discredited. Psychoeducational groups seek to break this phenomenon and not only help patients express how they feel but comprehensively improve communication skills in general.
- Allows patients to learn from others and gain a wider perspective regarding addiction recovery.
When utilized alongside our addiction treatment programs, psychoeducational group therapy can help patients identify the source of their addictions and develop effective relapse prevention strategies that they can apply moving forward.
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Our addiction treatment center offers psychoeducational groups as part of our programming for drug addiction and alcoholism. Additional therapies offered at our facility include biofeedback, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and more. Each of our therapies and rehab programs is designed to help patients achieve long-term sobriety and learn how to effectively maintain it.
Recovering from the physical and psychological aspects of addiction can be challenging without the proper help or guidance. We not only seek to treat patients as they process their situation but empower them with the knowledge and resources that they need to comprehensively understand what they are experiencing.
The road to recovery is not always an easy one, but it can also be one of the most transformative experiences of a person’s entire life. It can be hard to imagine this when in the middle of an active addiction, but often accepting that a problem is present is one of the most important steps to overcoming it. All it takes is a phone call to begin down the path toward a better life.
To learn more about the rehab programs and options for group therapy in, contact the team at Banyan Treatment Centers today! Call us today to get started (855) 908-0663.
Available at the Following Locations
Outpatient Substance Use Disorder
Banyan Alaska
4701 Begich Circle
Wasilla, AK 99654
Inpatient Mental health & SUD
Clearbrook Massachusetts
83 Hospital Road,
Baldwinville, MA 01436
Inpatient SUD
Outpatient SUD
Clearbrook Pennsylvania
1100 E Northampton Street
Laurel Run, PA 18706
Outpatient Mental health & SUD
Banyan Pompano
950 N Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Inpatient Mental health & SUD
Banyan Sebring
1062 Lake Sebring Dr,
Sebring, FL 33870
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder
Banyan Stuart
201 SE Osceola St,
Stuart, FL 34994
Outpatient Mental health & SUD
Banyan Philadelphia
100 N Bucks Town Dr Suite 100E,
Langhorne, PA 19047
Inpatient
Outpatient
MH
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches
7859 Lake Worth Rd,
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Inpatient Mental health
Banyan Castle Rock
1055 S Perry St,
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder
Banyan Texas
4168 Co Rd 444,
Waelder, TX 78959
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder
Banyan Heartland
1237 E 1600 North Road
Gilman, IL 60938
Outpatient Substance Use Disorder
Banyan Chicago
50 S Main St #290,
Naperville, IL 60540
Inpatient & Outpatient SUD
Banyan Delaware
21 W Clarke Ave Suite 4001
Milford, DE 19963
Outpatient MH
Inpatient/Outpatient SUD
Banyan Gulf Breeze
4400 Hickory Shores Blvd,
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Inpatient & Outpatient SUD
Banyan Palm Springs
67580 Jones Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Outpatient Substance use disorder
Banyan
Massachusetts
66k Concord St,
Wilmington, MA 01887
Luxury Rehab
Seaside Palm Beach
106 Blossom Ln,
Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
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