Group sessions focused on learning and practicing specific skills (coping, communication, DBT skills, relapse prevention).
In the context of addiction treatment:
Provides practical tools people can use day-to-day instead of substances.
What to know:
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Often includes role-plays, worksheets, and practice assignments.
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Works best when skills are rehearsed repeatedly, not just heard once.
Example:
A skills group practices saying “no” assertively when someone offers drugs at a party.