Introduction: News flash: Dealing
with substance use issues and addiction is not easy! - Everyone working on these types of issues faces
challenges. Otherwise, if this were easy, then there would not be so many
people in the world affected by substance use issues. So, if you are feeling
like you are struggling at times, you are not alone, this is normal and to is
to be expected. This process takes persistence, time, effort, and hard work, but
if you keep at it and do not allow discouragement to take you down then
you will succeed!
This
brief self-assessment is designed for the purpose of looking at how far you
have come. Even if you are new at this, just by showing up and trying you have
already come a long way.
Activity - Discuss the following
as a group by identifying and describing the last time you were at a “low
point” and comparing that with where you are today
Discuss – What were was
your life like the last time you were really at a low point with substance use
issues (include also mental health if that has been an issue for you
too) *Keep in mind that this group is for a self-assessment of progress and
it is not a contest to see who had it the hardest. Keep that in mind when sharing and discussing
these experiences
Ø When (or how long ago)
were you at a low point with your substance use (and if applicable, mental health
too)?
Ø What was your life like at that time? – On the following page: Complete the grid by comparing how your life was at your last low point then looking at the progress you have made. You do not need to fill in all the boxes, just the ones that stand out to you. Also, give yourself credit for the progress that you have made! – Complete and discuss the following grid
When
everyone is done completing and discussing the progress grid on the following
page, close the group with the following questions:
1.
What are some areas that stood out to you the most? (What
aspects of your progress are you feeling good about?)
2.
How does it feel now discussing all that you have been
through and recognizing the progress that you and other group members have
made?
3.
Finally, to end on a really positive note, what types of
hopes and future goals are you now inspired to strive for and one day achieve?
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