There is always a debate to whether individual therapy or group treatment is more beneficial to an addict seeking recovery. For anyone that has been through addiction rehab or works at a facility it is evident that both methods have positives and negatives and are both essential to long-term sobriety.
Therapeutic Group dynamics work a lot like college or work group settings. Peers in the group must work together distinguish strengths and weaknesses and take the necessary steps to get the most out of each other. If one group member is struggling it is important that the other peers recognize this and offer encouragement or help if possible.
In young adult drug rehab, it can be very effective to allow different settings and activities for the platform of the therapeutic group. Relationship building is as big of part of treatment as anything else in addiction recovery. If a group becomes stagnant, which may happen from time to time, a recreation activity that every peer can enjoy while applying some sort of personal growth – i.e. building relationships in a real life situation. Small inexpensive activities can go a long way to getting peers investing in treatment and in the well being of each other. Having a BBQ, Going to a Movie, Hitting some golf balls, or any other simple rapport building exercise can bring new life to a group.
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