Dr. Maryam Akbar
(310) 896-5643
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Group Therapy:
Women's Process Group


Small process group for women in early recovery looking for after-care following residential or intensive outpatient program.  This group focuses on sobriety maintenance and mindfulness-based relapse prevention.  

The group agenda is as follows:
  • Gaining specific and practical tools in developing techniques for maintenance of sobriety.
  • Developing a better understanding of how to identify and effectively deal with triggers and cravings, negative emotional states, interpersonal conflict and social pressure.
  • Learning how to anticipate stressors and cope appropriately and positively in order to reduce the likelihood for relapse.
  • Learning to practice mindfulness in daily life and high-risk situations.
  • Learning how to implement self-care and life-style balance.
  • Developing coping skills that include both cognitive and behavioral techniques.
 

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