Skip to main content

Subsite Title

Publications and Digital Products

Cart

Store Navigation

Share Buttons

Page title

Advisory: Group Therapy in Substance Use Treatment (based on TIP 41)

Main page content

Download only

Based on Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 41, Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy, this Advisory provides an overview of goals, processes, group-specific approaches, resources, and common elements that support favorable outcomes in group therapy.

Publication ID
PEP20-02-01-020
Publication Date
January 2021
More like this SAMHSA Advisory

You May Also Be Interested In

TIP 41: Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy

This guide helps counselors improve their skills in leading group therapy sessions for substance use treatment. The guide discusses types of group therapy, confidentiality, client placement, group development, stages of treatment, how-to tips, training, and supervision.

TIP 39: Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy

This newly updated Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) helps providers and administrators better understand how to include families in substance use disorder treatment and services. This TIP, first published in 2004, has been revised to reflect new research and developments.

TIP 57: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

This manual helps behavioral health professionals understand the impact of trauma on those who experience it. The manual discusses patient assessment and treatment planning strategies. These strategies support recovery and the development of a trauma-informed care workforce.

TIP 47: Substance Abuse: Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient Treatment

This manual helps clinicians design and implement intensive outpatient treatment programs for people living with substance use disorder conditions. It discusses cultural competence and approaches, use of 12-step programs, cognitive behavioral therapy, and therapeutic communities.

TIP 51: Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women

This guide assists providers in offering treatment to women living with substance use disorders. It reviews gender-specific research and best practices, such as common patterns of initial use and specific treatment issues and strategies.

Tips for Healthcare Professionals: Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue

This tip sheet explores stress and compassion fatigue, as well as signs of distress after a disaster. It identifies ways to cope and enhance resilience, along with resources for more information and support.