Support Without Judgment. Healing Without Pressure.
What is this group?
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of alcohol or substance use—but not ready for total abstinence? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to do this alone.
Our Harm Reduction Therapy Group is here for people who want to explore their relationship with substances in a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space. Whether you’re working toward moderation, safer use, or simply understanding your habits more deeply, we’re here to support your goals—not impose ours.
Who is this group for?
Adults who want a different relationship with, or want to end their relationship with, or who have ended their relationship with substances. Clients must be located in MD, DC or VA at the time of sessions.
Additional Information:
- Cross-theoretical Psychodynamic and CBT process group that establishes trust and open communication among members
- Building healthy relationships, learning effective communication strategies, managing boundaries, processing emotions, and promoting empowerment will be cornerstones of the group process
- Psychoeducation will be provided on substance use disorders and on harm reduction strategies
- Clients will explore their relationship with their substances of choice (drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco)
- Clients will explore deeper reasons/motivations behind their relationship with substances
- Clients will identify costs and benefits of harm reduction strategies and of abstinence
- Client will learn coping skills to manage emotions that lead to substance use/overuse
- To attend this group, we ask that clients not be under the influence during the group so they can obtain maximum benefit
- Payment plans available will be offered on an as needed basis.