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<p>Preface ix</p> <p>Acknowledgments xiii</p> <p><b>1 Introduction 1</b></p> <p>Personal Reflections 1</p> <p>Main Section Points 2</p> <p>Overview 3</p> <p><b>2 Philosophy and Practice of Group Work 11</b></p> <p>Personal Reflections 11</p> <p>Philosophy of Group Therapy 13</p> <p>Types of Groups 14</p> <p>Stages of Group Development 23</p> <p>Stage 1 23</p> <p>Stage 2 25</p> <p>Stage 3 27</p> <p>Stage 4 28</p> <p>Group Leader Techniques 28</p> <p>Specific Issues 32</p> <p>Therapist Self-Care 35</p> <p>Words to the Wise 38</p> <p>Developing an Addictions Counseling Group 38</p> <p>Handling Stage 2 Confrontations of the Leader 41</p> <p>Addressing Specific Addiction Issues 42</p> <p>Developing Group Member Awareness 43</p> <p>References 45</p> <p><b>3 Group Exercises 47</b></p> <p>Icebreakers 49</p> <p>Addiction Recovery 58</p> <p>Family/Relationships/Culture 79</p> <p>Family 80</p> <p>Relationships 85</p> <p>Culture 87</p> <p>Feelings Exploration 88</p> <p>Group Community Building 96</p> <p>Self-Esteem 102</p> <p>Recovery Skills: Communication/ Mindfulness/Problem Solving 105</p> <p>Communication 105</p> <p>Mindfulness 106</p> <p>Problem Solving 107</p> <p>Values 109</p> <p>Openers 112</p> <p>Opening Statements 112</p> <p>General Opening Activities 112</p> <p>Specific Opening Activities 113</p> <p>Closers 115</p> <p>Closing Statements 115</p> <p>General Closing Activities 116</p> <p>Specific Closing Activities 117</p> <p><b>4 Resources 121</b></p> <p>Readings 121</p> <p>Workbooks/Exercises 122</p> <p>Icebreaker Exercises 126</p> <p>Websites 126</p>

<b>Geri Miller</b>, PhD, Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, ABPP, is a Full Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling at Appalachian State University. She is a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and a Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board-Certified Clinical Supervisor. She is a Disaster Mental Health Worker with the American Red Cross and has responded to local, state, and national disasters. The author of four books, including <i>Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling</i>, Third Edition (Wiley), Dr. Miller was awarded the 2009 Ella Stephens Barrett Award for excellence in professional leadership, the most coveted honor bestowed by the North Carolina Counseling Association.

<b>An indispensable collection of ready-to-use, proven exercises</b> <p>Providing immediately useful group counseling suggestions and tips for addictions counselors, <i>Group Exercises for Addiction Counseling</i> offers powerful techniques that can be adapted to any clinical practice.</p> <p>Written in the author's gentle yet purposeful voice, this reader-friendly resource is filled with guidance for developing an addictions counseling group; handling Stage 2 confrontations of the leader; and building group member awareness. In addition, the author helps counselors enhance client awareness of addiction-related stressors and how to cope with those stressors.</p> <p><b><i>Group Exercises for Addiction Counseling</i> contains valuable information on:</b></p> <ul> <li>Addiction recovery</li> <li>Family, relationships, and culture</li> <li>Feelings exploration</li> <li>Group community building</li> <li>Recovery skills</li> <li>Values</li> <li>Opening and closing each group session</li> </ul> <p>Fostering care, respect, and honesty in the group counseling setting, the techniques found in <i>Group Exercises for Addiction Counseling</i> allow counselors to help their clients break out of dysfunctional interaction patterns and live better lives.</p>

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