Engage the Group, Engage the Brain - by Kay Colbert & Roxanna Erickson-Klein (Paperback)

About the Book

One hundred state-of-the-art experiential activities for use in addiction treatment to facilitate improved client cognitive and behavioral functioning.

Book Synopsis

A highly innovative collection of activities for use with groups and individuals in addiction treatment settings. Designed to creatively utilize the mind-body connection, these activities are engaging and fun, linked with evidence-based interventions and drawn on emerging brain research, providing a window into reaching clients who may be resistant to traditional talk therapy.

Kay Colbert, LCSW, works in private practice in Dallas, Texas, specializing in adult addiction, mental health, trauma, pain management, anxiety, and women's issues.

Roxanna Erickson-Klein, PhD, LPC, works in private practice in Dallas, Texas, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation.

Review Quotes

Kay Colbert and Roxanna Erickson-Klein have put together an exceptional compendium of group exercises for helping people in recovery. It addresses one of recovery s most important needs, that of building the skills, resources, and identity maturation for supporting a sustained and soulful sobriety. The experiential processes not only allow a person to say no to their addiction but, perhaps more importantly, to say yes to a fulfilling life. I highly recommend the book! --Stephen Gilligan, PhD, Psychotherapist, Author, International Workshops

We have found that these exercises are a window into reaching clients who may be blocked or resistant to traditional talk therapy. Fun and engaging for all, these activities integrate easily into inpatient or outpatient programming. Our clients and staff look forward to doing this group each week. Thanks for this excellent treatment resource! --Cindy Seamans, PhD, Director Adult Women Program, Nexus Recovery Center

The authors have an easy-to-use format for each activity, providing the therapist with a holistic approach to supplement group materials. Each experiential is designed for enhancing individual personal growth as well as strengthening the spirit of the group as a whole. Engage the Group: Engage the Brain is a must have book for every mental health professional in private practice, intensive outpatient or inpatient settings. --Pennie Johnson, LPC, LCDC, CSAT, CMAT International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals

About the Author

Kay Colbert is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Roxanna Erickson-Klein balances her time between clinical, writing, and teaching activities. She lives in Dallas, TX.