EIOP 1/7/26

 Group Facilitator 

Dr. Scott Horowitz 

EIOP


                                                                         


6-6:30 PM Check in

Short-Term Goal Check-In Question:

  • Please state your short-term goal for the New Year in your own words, and describe one specific action you are taking this week to work toward that goal.

Long-Term Goal Check-In Question:

  • Please state your long-term goal for the New Year in your own words and explain how your recovery efforts today support achieving that goal.


6:30-7:00 PM    Did you know?

Eight Terrifying Addiction Facts About 

Click on the link below. Chose 1 of the eight facts to discuss with the group. Do you agree or disagree with the fact you picked?


7:00-8:00 PM   
Self-Assessment: Giving Yourself Credit Where Credit is Due Introduction: 
News flash: Dealing with substance use issues and addiction is not easy! - Everyone working on these types of issues faces challenges. Otherwise, if this were easy, then there would not be so many people in the world affected by substance use issues. So, if you are feeling like you are struggling at times, you are not alone, this is normal and to is to be expected. This process takes persistence, time, effort, and hard work, but if you keep at it and do not allow discouragement to take you down then you will succeed!
Click on the Self-Assessment Activity Below. 
1. Look at the life area 
2. Comment on where you were at your "lowest point." 
3. Comment on "my life now and the progress I have made."

8:00-9:00 PM
Ian Bick Podcast 
Olivia Ritchie opens up about addiction and spending 7 years in prison. 

Homework: 

CBT – Thoughts & Beliefs -What thoughts or beliefs about addiction, consequences, or change were challenged or reinforced by the podcast, and how do those thoughts influence your behavior today?

  • CBT – Triggers & Patterns
    What triggers or high-risk situations related to substance use or criminal behavior were discussed, and which of these have been part of your own pattern in the past?

  • MI – Motivation & Values
    How did the recovery stories in the podcast connect to your personal values (freedom, family, stability, self-respect), and what motivates you to continue working on recovery right now?

  • Relapse Prevention – Warning Signs & Coping
    What warning signs of relapse (emotional, behavioral, or situational) were identified in the podcast, and whatwhat coping strategies can you use if you notice these signs in yourself?

  • MI + Relapse Prevention – Commitment to Change
    Based on what you heard, what is one specific action you are willing to take this week to reduce relapse risk and support your recovery goals?

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