Introduction –
2020
was a year that all people across the globe will remember for sure. The
COVID-19 pandemic changed all of our lives and the hope for a better 2021 can
open up many possibilities. Consider the following activities as a group based
on this transition
Getting
Started
–
Opening Icebreaker - Directions: Everyone should draw one picture entitled “2020” and then another picture entitled “2021” The counselor/group leader should allow the group time to creatively work on their pictures. Anything goes and creative expression is highly encouraged. When everyone is done, each group member should share their drawings and discuss them side by side in comparison. Discuss feelings, thoughts and hopes that may come up when explaining these drawings.
Allow group members to ask each other
questions and give positive feedback (no criticism as this is not an art show
but for the purpose of self-expression and identifying feelings)
Follow
up discussion: Quarantine-Proofing” your Goals for 2021
Discuss:
What are some of your “Hope Goals” for 2021- (These are
goals you want to achieve if the world successfully returns to some semblance
of being “normal” in 2021 – For example, places you would go, things you would
like to do if there was again more freedom to freely go to places and
gatherings one day in 2021)
What are some of your “Fallback Goals” for 2021 – What are
things that you can still work on even if restrictions remain for most or all
of 2021. These are things you can work on regardless of social or travel
restrictions due to COVID-19 (For example, getting an online degree or losing
weight)
Next: As a
group share where you hope to make progress in each of these areas in 2021:
Treatment
and Self-Help Goals – (Such as emotional and mental health goals or substance use
related goals)
Employment/Education/Career
Goals
Family
Goals
Relationship
Goals
Social/Friendship
Romantic
Physical/Health
Related Goals
Legal
Related Goals
Financial
Goals
Spiritual Goals –
(Increasing meaning and purpose in life)
Fun/Entertainment/Recreational/Hobby-Related
Goals
Other – (Areas
not already covered)
Group close out questions:
How can you
stay motivated, positive and hopeful all year round in 2021, (no matter what
direction things may go)?
Who or what will help you along the way?
How can
this group help and support you in achieving your goals in 2021, no matter what
comes our way?
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