Coping Skills Group: A Session-by-Session Guide

This step-by-step manual for group leaders provides the necessary ingredients to improve the lives of consumers who have significant problems related to their mental illness. It includes guidelines for using cognitive-behavioral strategies to teach more effective coping skills. It places a strong emphasis upon encouraging group members to putt knowledge, strategies, and skills into practice. Some topics covered include the following:

• Focusing on personal strengths
• Understanding mental Illness
• Reducing stress
• Connecting with people
• Expressing positive feelings
• Getting closer to people
• Standing up in a positive way
• Managing anger
• Using time well
• Avoiding problems with alcohol and other drugs

 There is also a group-leader's kit available.

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