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Alcohol Addiction Support Group

Alcohol Addiction Support Group

Struggling with alcohol addiction or problematic drinking? You’re not alone. This therapist-led group offers a safe, judgment-free space to explore challenges, understand triggers, and build lasting coping strategies. Whether you're quitting, reducing dependency, or navigating relapses, find the support and tools to move forward.

Starts on 31st July

4 Zoom sessions | Every Thursday at 8:00 PM IST| 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by a Psychologist

Rs. 3,000.00
Rs. 3,000.00
Starts 31st Jul Booked out
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About the Group

This is a therapist-led support group for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction or problematic drinking. The group provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore challenges, build coping strategies, and receive support from others on a similar journey.

The sessions focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention, helping participants build sustainable recovery habits.

Who is this Group For?

• Individuals who are struggling with alcohol addiction or dependency
• Those who want to reduce or quit drinking and need support in the process
• People experiencing relapses and seeking guidance to get back on track
• Anyone who wants to understand the psychological and emotional aspects of their addiction

Glimpse of the regime

🔹 Session 1: Awareness and Acceptance

Theme: Pre-contemplation to Contemplation & NA/AA Step 1

Agenda

1. Understanding Addiction as a Disease
• The neurobiology of addiction
• Common misconceptions about alcohol dependence
• NA/AA Step 1 introduction: "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable"

2. Self-Assessment
• AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) completion
• Decisional Balance exercise: Pros and cons of drinking vs. sobriety
• Reflection on personal relationship with alcohol

3. Motivational Enhancement
• Values clarification exercise
• Exploring discrepancies between current behavior and personal values
• Identifying potential reasons for change

4. Closing
• Daily drinking log introduction
• Personal reflection journal
• Preview of next session
• Brief mindfulness exercise for closure

🔹 Session 2: Preparation and Planning

Theme: Contemplation to Preparation & NA/AA Step 2

Agenda

1. Building Motivation
• Review of drinking logs and reflections
• NA/AA Step 2 introduction: "We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity"
• Finding sources of strength
• Importance of hope and belief in the possibility of change

2. Understanding Triggers and Patterns
• Identifying personal triggers (environmental, emotional, social)
• Understanding connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

3. Developing Coping Strategies
• Introduction to urge surfing (ACT technique)
• Distress tolerance skills
• Alternative activities brainstorming

4. Closing
• Continued drinking log
• Trigger identification worksheet
• Values-based goal setting
• Brief relaxation exercise for closure

🔹 Session 3: : Action Planning

Theme: Preparation to Action & NA/AA Step 3

Agenda

1. Commitment to Change
• NA/AA Step 3 introduction: "We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him"
• Making a commitment to the recovery process
• Developing a personalized change statement

2. Building a Support System
• Identifying supportive relationships
• Communication skills for discussing sobriety with others
• Resources for additional support (support groups, counseling, etc.)

3. Developing a Personalized Action Plan
• SMART goal setting for sobriety
• Creating daily and weekly routines that support recovery
• Identifying high-risk situations and planning responses

4. Closing
• Implementation of action plan
• Daily success and challenge log
• Support system outreach task
• Brief self-compassion exercise for closure

🔹 Session 4: Maintenance and Relapse Prevention

Theme: Action to Maintenance

Agenda

1. Check-in and Homework Review (10 minutes)
• Brief check-in with participants
• Review of action plan implementation
• Discussion of successes and challenges

2. Relapse Prevention Planning (20 minutes)
• Understanding the relapse process
• Identifying personal warning signs
• Developing emergency response strategies
• Creating a written relapse prevention plan

3. Lifestyle Redesign
• Building a balanced lifestyle that supports sobriety
• Healthy pleasure activities
• Stress management techniques
• Meaning and purpose in recovery

4. Long-term Maintenance Strategies (10 minutes)
• Ongoing support resources
• Continuing care recommendations
• Setting future goals

5. Program Review and Closing (10 minutes)
• Review of key concepts and skills
• Personal reflections on progress
• Commitment to continued growth
• Follow-up arrangements




Learn from us & from each other

  • I used to think relapse meant failure, but this group helped me see it as part of the process. I feel hopeful again.

    Arjun

    Found clarity

  • Having a safe space to share my struggles without judgment made all the difference in my recovery journey.

    Justin

    Positive Transformation

  • This group helped me understand my triggers and build healthier habits. I finally feel in control of my choices

    Rakesh

    Empowered Change

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You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

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