DR H. SECOND SHIFT SOBRIETY BLOG

   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...

  Dr. Scott Horowitz   Evening I O P 6-9 pm 6:00 pm  Check-in 1. How are you feeling as the holidays approach? Consider your emotional, mental, and physical state. Examples: stressed, hopeful, overwhelmed, calm, exhausted, mixed. 2. What holiday-related triggers, challenges, or worries are showing up for you? Think about family dynamics, social events, travel, loneliness, financial pressures, or past patterns. 3. What support, plan, or coping strategies will help you stay grounded in your recovery? Examples include boundaries , meetings, sober supports , coping tools , scheduling, self-care , and communication. 6:30 pm View " The Stigma of Addiction ." Tony Hoffman   We will discuss as a group. Have you ever faced fear of stigma because of your addiction?  What is one positive takeaway from Tony's story that you can use during your recovery?  7:30 pm  CBT and Me– Changing Behaviors You are not alone if it has been challenging for you to change some ...

  Dr. Scott Horowitz   Nighttime Virtual IOP   11/19/26 (Day 1) 6-9pm 6-7pm- Introductions  Dr. H Dr. Scott Horowitz recently relocated from Brooklyn, New York t o Roswell, Georgia after retiring from a 25-year career of dedicated service in education, Dr. Scott Horowitz made a profound impact as a school principal, English teacher, athletic director, as well as a football, basketball, and track and field coach. Dr. Horowitz earned his BA in English/Education while playing Division II. Football and a master’s degree in Intervention/ Educational/ Administration/Supervision. He received his Doctorate from NORTHCENTRAL University in 2015. Dr. Horowitz is deeply passionate about his long-term recovery and in his retirement, he is the co-owner / Director of Community Outreach for a very successful Recovery Residence here in Metro Atlanta and now serving in the capacity of Primary Therapist for Rise Recovery Atlanta . He is very excited about joining Peachtree Recov...