| Week | Topic | Objectives | Video / Media | Worksheet / Handout | Facilitator Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Self-Esteem | Define self-esteem; Identify impacts of addiction; Practice esteemable acts | Mindfulness or affirmations video | Self-talk reframe; Values list | Normalize early low self-esteem; Build cohesion |
| Week 2 | Trust & Rebuilding Credibility | Identify impacts of addiction on trust; Learn trust-building behaviors; Create action | TED Talk on trust/relationships | Trust-building worksheet; Holiday plan | Avoid shame; Emphasize consistency over promises |
| Week 3 | Relapse Prevention & Coping Skills | Learn relapse as process; Identify triggers; Build coping toolkit | HALT or coping skills video | SPIES; Coping list; Trigger plan | Promote awareness without judgment; Encourage realistic coping |
| Week 4 | Life Management Skills | Identify impacted life areas; Create weekly routine; Set one change goal | Sleep/health/budgeting video | Weekly planner; Sleep hygiene; Daily plan | Keep practical; Normalize early-life skill challenges |
| Week 5 | Locus of Control & Acceptance | Differentiate locus of control; Identify control items; Practice acceptance | Acceptance/change video | Control/Not Control worksheet; Acceptance reading | Focus on empowerment; Avoid trauma deep-dives |
| Week 6 | Honesty, Manipulation & Gaslighting | Define manipulation & gaslighting; Explore honesty; Identify personal patterns | Gaslighting/manipulation clip; Brene-style authenticity clip | Manipulation & gaslighting definitions; Communication tips | Normalize survival-based patterns; Encourage honesty |
| Week 7 | Disease Model of Addiction | Explain addiction as disease; Connect trauma to use; Increase insight | Addiction-as-disease educational video | Note sheet; Jellinek curve | Reduce shame; Emphasize responsibility without blame |
| Week 8 | Relapse Prevention: Meetings & Support | Identify support types; Explain importance; Build support plan | What to expect at a meeting video | Support plan; Meeting options list | Normalize anxiety about meetings; Offer options |
| Week 9 | Relationships in Recovery | Identify relationship patterns; Learn one skill; Reflect on boundaries | Vulnerability/connection video | Relationship topic packets; DEAR MAN | Redirect if content becomes too specific/triggering |
| Week 10 | Building a Life in Recovery | Define recovery life; Generate sober activities; List next steps | Laughter-in-recovery clip or TED Talk | Sober activities list; Recovery behaviors; Aftercare plan | Celebrate progress; Reinforce aftercare |
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