DR H. SECOND SHIFT SOBRIETY BLOG

Facilitator: Dr. Scott Horowitz Evening IOP 12/17/25                  6-6:30 pm  Check In Questions  6:30-6:45pm "Did you know?" Did you know Winston Churchill battled addiction his whole life? Click the following link. Do you admire or connect with any of these historical figures? How about any celebrities in recovery! Click below for:  Historical Figures and Addiction 6:45-8:00pm     Social Supports In Recovery  Social support comes from family, friends, groups, and communities and helps meet emotional, practical, informational, and social needs. Strong support improves physical and mental health, increases resilience to stress, and enhances overall well-being. 👉 Click the Social Supports Activity to build and strengthen your social support network.  SSA 8:00-9:00pm  Relapse Prevention Plan Click the Template below RPP

    Facilitator:   Date: 12/4/25 EIOP (Virtual) 6:00-9:00 pm                                                       6-6:30 pm Check-In  What motivated you to attend today’s session?     What’s one thing you’re grateful for this week?   Can you share a positive memory from your recovery journey so far?  What’s one small victory you’ve achieved recently    Review Recovery Progress Report (previous session) 6:30-6:45 PM  "Did you know" that Jelly Roll, AKA, Jason DeFord once delivered testimony at a State Senate Hearing in favor of passing harsher penalties to people who sell fentanyl?" Watch Jelly Roll Speak at the State Senate  6:45-8:00 pm Jelly Roll- Winning Streak- Recovery Song Study Activity  Truth About Addiction, Healing, and Redemption Jelly Roll’s story offer...

    Facilitator:   Date: 12/10/25 EIOP (Virtual) 6:00 pm-9:00 pm                                                                                    6-6:30 pm Check-in In three words, how would you sum up your emotional condition right now Is there a good way for you to let out your anger? How do you do that? Do you have any particular daily practices that promote your mental and physical well-being? 6:30-6:45pm       "Did you know?" Did you know that  Choose Life Sober Adventures believes that travel and community are vital to leading a healthy and positive life. Through community focused adventures, our small groups of like-minded sober travelers can discover the world, discover others and discover themselves. Click the link below. Whi...

  Facilitator:   Date: 12/4/25 EIOP (Virtual) 6:00-9:00 pm                                                                                                               Abstract depicting cell phone addiction.  6-6:30 pm Check-in  How has your addiction affected your relationships? Who in your life has been most supportive during your recovery? What boundaries have you set to protect your sobriety? How do you communicate your needs to others? 6:30-6:45 pm "Did you know?" Did you know that colleges have introduced on campus sober dorms, a safe, substance‑free housing option for students? Click below for more information. 10 Top Colleges for Recovery — And Sober Rooming 7:15-8:00 pm Cognitive D...

   Facilitator: Dr. Scott Horowitz   Date: 12/3/25 EIOP (Virtual) 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-6:30 pm  Check-in We are going to check in a little different tonight. Click on the link below. Scroll down to page 2. There are over 100 check in questions provided. You can pick any 3 questions for your check in tonight. Click Here for 100 Check In Questions 6:30-7:00 pm:  "Did you know?..."   Did you know? Each session, the facilitator will share an interesting or unexpected fact, story, or piece of multimedia to spark curiosity and connection. This brief segment is designed to inspire reflection and bring a creative twist to our group experience. Today's "Did you Know?..." What if you could walk through a gallery that transforms addiction—from social media and shopping to opioids and substance use—into powerful art that makes you stop and think? Science Gallery Atlanta’s debut show HOOKED blends science, art, and design to explore how “want” can turn into “nee...

 Facilitator: Dr. Scott Horowitz   Date: 11/26/25 Evening IOP (Virtual) 6:00-9:00 pm 6:00-6:30 pm   Check-in What’s one thing that you’re really proud of that you’d like to share with the group? What was the precipitating event that led you to treatment? Who had the most influence on you growing up?  6:30-7:30 pm Think CBT: Layers of Cognition 1. Negative Automatic Thoughts  2. Rigid Rules 3. Conditional Assumptions  4. Negative Core Beliefs Directions: Click the link below or in the chat. Define any of the 4 levels of negative cognition, then complete the exercise. Example: Rigid Rules- Use the box provided to make a list of some of your own rigid rules Click Here for LOG TASK 7:30-8:15 pm Boundaries. Watch the "Boundaries in Recovery from ADDICTION." CLIP BELOW Name 1 type of boundary you have set in early recovery.  Was it Physical, Emotional, Time, or Internal type of boundary? Who did you set that particular boundary with?   If...