The Co-Occurring Disorders Group Therapy Curriculum: 24 Session-by-Session Plans with Reproducible Worksheets and Integrated Treatment Frameworks for IOP and PHP Programs Paperback – March 3, 2026

The Complete Session-by-Session Group Curriculum Built Specifically for Co-Occurring Disorders in IOP and PHP SettingsApproximately 9.2 million adults in the United States live with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Nearly half of all individuals seeking substance use treatment carry a co-occurring mental health condition. Yet most group therapy curricula treat these conditions in separate silos, forcing clinicians to cobble together session plans from multiple sources that were never designed to work together. Treatment programs need a single, integrated resource that addresses both conditions simultaneously in every session. This curriculum fills that gap.24 Fully Scripted Sessions Across Six Clinical PhasesEach session chapter includes timed activity sequences, facilitator talking points, psychoeducation content, clinical case studies, adaptation notes for both IOP (3x/week) and PHP (5x/week) tracks, and specific guidance for common implementation challenges. The six-phase structure moves members from orientation and safety through emotional regulation, interpersonal skill-building, trauma-informed stabilization, and relapse prevention, with each phase building on the skills taught in previous sessions.Integrated Evidence-Based Frameworks in Every SessionSix therapeutic modalities are woven throughout the curriculum: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relapse Prevention, and Trauma-Informed Care. Sessions specify primary and secondary frameworks so facilitators know exactly which evidence-based approach drives each activity and why.60+ Reproducible Worksheets and Clinical ToolsThe complete worksheet library includes client-facing worksheets with facilitator instructions, screening and assessment tools, session quick-reference cards for all 24 sessions, sample IOP and PHP schedules, documentation templates, fidelity instruments, cultural adaptation guidelines, staff training resources, and an annotated reference bibliography. Every worksheet is formatted for clean photocopying with permission to reproduce for clinical use.Built for Real Clinical SettingsThis curriculum was designed for the realities of community behavioral health: mixed-diagnosis groups, varied literacy levels, members entering at different stages of readiness, and programs operating under tight scheduling constraints. Dual safety planning, crisis intervention protocols, and trauma-sensitive facilitation techniques are integrated into the structure from Session 1 forward, not treated as afterthoughts. Read more