One of the
greatest resources is time. How a person uses their time is closely linked to
his or her level of overall success and happiness. Also, beside just how we use
our time we need to consider how we view our time. Almost everyone in
this world has some share of responsibilities and obligations that need to be
done, regardless of whether or not we want to do them. (All kids who transition
to adulthood soon learn that lesson from experience as they get older).
Therefore, how we choose to view the things that we need to do, but don’t necessarily
want to do, is of utmost importance
If you are
reading this now and you are in a substance use treatment program, perhaps you
are there because you really want to be, or maybe you are attending just to
avoid getting into trouble, or possibly when you break it all down, you are
somewhere in between. Regardless of where you want to be right now, in order to
get the most out of a group therapy program, the general rule for group therapy
is that often you get out of it, what you put into it.
With that
in mind, complete the following thoughts for discussion as a group:
How can I contribute to this group in a positive way…?
…With my
words? (Or how I choose to speak and share)
…With my
attitude?
…With my personal
experience and knowledge?
…By
listening to others?
…By being
open to learning?
…By being real
and honest?
…By being
encouraging and helpful to others?
…By being
my unique self (What is something about you that was not already mentioned that
you can bring to this group?)
Final
Thought:
If the time spent in this group is like a
river,
won’t you get farther if you don’t swim against
the current?
And:
FOR EVEN MORE GROUP THERAPY ACTIVITIES
FOCUSED ON WAYS TO USE TIME WELL IN GROUP
(Group topics made specifically for closing out longer groups such as Intensive Outpatient Programs- GROUP CLOSE OUT IDEAS)