DR H. SECOND SHIFT SOBRIETY BLOG

 Facilitator :  Dr. Scott Horowitz Evening  IOP 12/18/25                                                              6:00-6:45 PM- Relapse Prevention Check-In Questions Please pick at least 2 questions to check-in today / We will also review your Relapse Prevention Plan you created yesterday.  Triggers & Risk Factors What external triggers (people, places, events) have been difficult to manage?              Emotional & Mental Health Status How have sleep, appetite, and energy levels been? Support & Accountability Are there barriers preventing you from using your supports? Motivation & Insight What helped you remain abstinent this week? 6:45-7:15 "Did you know?" Did You Know? Addiction isn’t a failure of willpower or character—it’s a brain-based dis...

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...