Group Therapy
Clients are urged to participate in group counseling sessions to supplement individual sessions. There are many benefits to participating in group therapy during substance abuse and mental health treatment. NERC offers various support groups , in accordance with the needs and desires of patients that include, but are not limited to: gender specific, co-occurring, relapse prevention, anger management, grief/loss and trauma counseling.
Early Recovery Skills
This group is aimed toward patients who are early in their recovery journey. It utilizes a multimedia approach to assist clients in understanding the changes they are about to undergo and developing the skills necessary for early recovery. Patients are taught how to reduce cravings, schedule time so as to minimize temptation, discontinue use of secondary substances, and use community support as a vehicle for successful recovery.
12 Step Facilitation
This group is consistent with active involvement in 12 step recovery programs such as Cocaine Addicts Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous. Based on the principle that addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit, the group promotes moving toward comprehensive recovery one day at a time, starting with complete abstinence from mood-altering substances. This particular method is based on acceptance, where patients realize they need help and cannot beat addiction alone, and surrender, where patients reach out for instruction and follow the course as specified.
Social Support
This group realizes that significant life change is the long term goal of treatment and recovery. It is based on the tenets of unconditional acceptance, inward reflection, open and honest interpersonal interaction, and commitment to change. As substance abuse tends to have a social component, the Social Support group provides a safe space where clients can practice socializations skills without recreational substance use, offers examples of patients who are advanced in treatment as examples that it can be done, and encourages patients to broaden their support system with abstinent, recovering contacts.
Anger Management
This group is based on the concept that substance abuse often coexists with anger and violence. By aiding patients in developing relaxation, cognitive, and communication techniques, the Anger Management group promotes the reduction of stress, the recognition and management of anger cues, and the development of personalized anger control plans. The group encourages clients to apply the lessons learned in group in practical settings within their personal lives.
Relapse Prevention
After completing the initial 12 to 16 week program, patients participate in the Relapse Prevention group, which aims to provide clients with the tools to maintain substance abstinence. Group members learn how to identify, avoid, and cope with high risk situations through the use of a five stage program
Early Recovery Skills
This group is aimed toward patients who are early in their recovery journey. It utilizes a multimedia approach to assist clients in understanding the changes they are about to undergo and developing the skills necessary for early recovery. Patients are taught how to reduce cravings, schedule time so as to minimize temptation, discontinue use of secondary substances, and use community support as a vehicle for successful recovery.
12 Step Facilitation
This group is consistent with active involvement in 12 step recovery programs such as Cocaine Addicts Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous. Based on the principle that addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit, the group promotes moving toward comprehensive recovery one day at a time, starting with complete abstinence from mood-altering substances. This particular method is based on acceptance, where patients realize they need help and cannot beat addiction alone, and surrender, where patients reach out for instruction and follow the course as specified.
Social Support
This group realizes that significant life change is the long term goal of treatment and recovery. It is based on the tenets of unconditional acceptance, inward reflection, open and honest interpersonal interaction, and commitment to change. As substance abuse tends to have a social component, the Social Support group provides a safe space where clients can practice socializations skills without recreational substance use, offers examples of patients who are advanced in treatment as examples that it can be done, and encourages patients to broaden their support system with abstinent, recovering contacts.
Anger Management
This group is based on the concept that substance abuse often coexists with anger and violence. By aiding patients in developing relaxation, cognitive, and communication techniques, the Anger Management group promotes the reduction of stress, the recognition and management of anger cues, and the development of personalized anger control plans. The group encourages clients to apply the lessons learned in group in practical settings within their personal lives.
Relapse Prevention
After completing the initial 12 to 16 week program, patients participate in the Relapse Prevention group, which aims to provide clients with the tools to maintain substance abstinence. Group members learn how to identify, avoid, and cope with high risk situations through the use of a five stage program
