Group Therapy

In many cases, issues such as addiction and mental health disorders can leave an individual feeling isolated and alone. Because of this, individuals struggling with these types of issues tend to withdraw themselves socially and not maintain relationships. Group therapy is beneficial to individuals in these types of situations because it provides them the tools they need to cope with their disorders while building a network of support.

Group therapy sessions at Overland IOP are facilitated by licensed and registered mental health professionals and addiction counselors who facilitate the dialogue using psychoeducational, skill-building, and process group models. Our staff of dedicated clinicians are trained in multiple therapeutic modalities to help clients achieve their goals and succeed in long-term recovery and overall mental and emotional well-being.

Our groups address a wide variety of issues including:

Co-Occurring Disorders: Individuals who suffer from both a substance use disorder and mental health disorder are diagnosed as having co-occurring disorders. Group therapy for co-occurring disorders touches on both issues simultaneously, which is essential for a full recovery.

Addictive Disorders: Often led by an addiction counselor, group therapy for addictive disorders helps clients through the early stages of recovery. Individuals will address the triggers, cravings, and obstacles they face in order to prevent relapse.

Psychoeducation: A psychoeducational group is a form of group therapy that focuses on educating clients about their disorder as well as ways to cope. They learn about their specific diagnosis as well as tools they need to make the proper changes.

Spiritual Exploration: At Overland IOP, clients will have a safe, inclusive space to explore what spirituality means to them. Individuals will discuss different spiritual traditions to discover what resonates with them on their journey to recovery.

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy: REBT groups focus on helping clients identify negative, self-defeating thoughts and replace them with more productive beliefs. This group method emphasizes the present moment to help participants understand how unhealthy thoughts contribute to actions that interfere with their life goals. Once understood, these thoughts can be transformed into positive behaviors.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: It’s common for individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders to have destructive, negative thinking patterns. CBT groups help address these harmful thought patterns and teach clients to recognize their ability to practice other ways of thinking.

Psychotherapy Process-Oriented Groups: A less structured supportive group environment that is led by a therapist and focuses on the experiential process, encouraging participants to examine interpersonal reactions.

Trauma-Informed Groups: Symptoms of trauma are found frequently with a high prevalence rate for clients with substance use disorders. Our trauma-informed groups utilizing evidence-based interventions are facilitated by highly trained therapists. These approaches assist clients in understanding and managing their symptoms from a strengths-based model.