Taking the ​Escalator 

Therapeutic game format for getting group talking about strengths and qualities that are needed for successful change and recovery. Group...

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences  was proposed by Howard Gardner in his 1983 book "Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple...

In today's digital age, our cell phones have become indispensable tools that connect us to information, resources, and each other like...

Today, we embark on a journey of discovery and celebration of our individual strengths and unique contributions. Each of you brings...

Perhaps the title of this exercise sounds somewhat familiar. It is a modern-day “social media-based” adaptation of the age-old wise adage...

This is a simple exercise. One person goes at a time. Pick a topic and state a brief personal reflection on the topic of your choice from...

Making positive changes when it comes to coping with mental health and substance use issues can be quite challenging. However, focusing...

This is a group icebreaker and cohesion building activity focused on increasing communication in the group while practicing...

Check out this new empowering group activity designed to explore coping skills for anxiety across four distinct realms: Mental, Physical,...

The worksheet below contains a link to a video featuring a conversation between Nikki and Ken, who discuss their unique and...

Introduction – This can be used as a “change of pace” activity to use with group to open up discussion in a unique way for cohesion as...

This new Taking the Escalator Group Therapy Activity includes : The Expectations Vs Reality Game Icebreaker The Kirby Scale for...

PRINTABLE PDF DOWNLOAD AT THE END This is a large list of group discussion starters that can be used in any order. There are more choices...

This exercise explores the concept of repetitive patterns and cycles in our lives, particularly in the context of substance use and...

This is a longer exercise with a lot of information on Cognitive Distortions including the Cognitive Distortion Scale , a list of...

Printable PDF version at the end Orders   When it comes to mental health and substance use issues, there may be discussion of the idea of...

Printable PDF for download at the end Intro – Right now almost everyone would like for the world to be a better place. Most likely...

PDF DOWNLOAD for PRINTING at the end Intro: They say “never say never” because there are no guarantees that we can always avoid certain...

Printable PDF version at the end As a group discuss ways you would give these special gifts. There are two discussion areas for each...

<PRINTABLE PDF VERSION AT THE END> Free association is about expressing thoughts, feelings, or images as they arise, without censorship...