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Team Chemistry Workshops
Strengthen interpersonal connections and trust
Ten workshops a treatment team can run together, from a full cohesion toolkit to short trust and communication exercises. Each one has its time, its format and what's inside, so you can pick one that fits a staff meeting or plan a longer session.
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Building the team
Cohesion, unity, collaboration and belonging, for the whole treatment team.
Team Chemistry & Cohesion Toolkit
Comprehensive Resources for Building Strong Teams
A comprehensive toolkit designed specifically for SUD treatment teams to assess and improve team chemistry, cohesion, and collaborative effectiveness. This module integrates evidence-based frameworks with practical exercises to strengthen team bonds and enhance clinical outcomes.
Format: Interactive Worksheet
Inside:
- Overview
- Assessment
- Activities
- Modules
- Action Plan
- Resources
13 pages
Team Strengthening Worksheet
Building Unity, Trust & Cohesion
A structured approach to strengthening team unity and cohesion in SUD treatment settings. This worksheet guides teams through assessing their current dynamics, identifying strengths and gaps, and developing targeted interventions to enhance team performance and satisfaction.
Format: Interactive Worksheet
Inside:
- Understanding Team Dynamics in SUD Treatment
- Team Unity & Cohesion Assessment
- Cross-Generational Mentorship Program
- Shared Experience Workshops
- Interdisciplinary Skill Sharing
- Team Building Activities
- Communication Enhancement Strategies
- Leveraging Diversity for Team Strength
- Team Unity Action Planning
17 pages
Collaborative Team Development
Building Consistent, Congruent Clinical Teams
Develop high-performing collaborative teams that deliver consistent, congruent clinical care. This comprehensive module addresses the foundations of collaboration, barriers to teamwork, and practical strategies for building integrated treatment teams.
Format: Comprehensive Worksheet & Action Planning
Inside:
- The Five Pillars of Collaborative Teams
- The Foundation of Collaborative Teams
- Overcoming Collaboration Barriers
- Effective Team Communication
- Integrated Care Planning
- Building Collaborative Culture
- Team Development Stages
- The Cost of Poor Collaboration
- Your Team's Journey Forward
11 pages
Fostering a Sense of Belonging
Building Inclusive Treatment Teams
Create a treatment environment where every team member feels valued, included, and able to contribute authentically. This module explores the critical role of belonging in team effectiveness and provides practical strategies for fostering inclusive team cultures.
Format: Interactive Assessment & Worksheet
Inside:
- Understanding Belonging in SUD Treatment Teams
- Identifying Barriers to Belonging
- Strategies for Promoting Inclusivity
- Team Belonging Self-Assessment
- Action Planning for Belonging
- Measuring and Sustaining Belonging
9 pages
Trust and communication
Hands-on exercises to run with your team, from a single meeting to a full session.
Trust Building Activity
Develop psychological safety and vulnerability-based trust
Format: Small groups
Inside:
- Understanding Vulnerability-Based Trust
- Facilitator Guide
- Activity 1: Personal Risk Share
- Activity 2: Trust Falls (Metaphorical)
- Activity 3: Commitment Circle
- Group Reflection
- Our Trust Commitments
- Safety Guidelines
- Why Vulnerability-Based Trust Works
12 pages
Communication Styles Mapping
Understanding & Adapting to Different Styles
Master the art of communication flexibility by understanding different communication styles and learning to adapt your approach. This module provides frameworks, self-assessment tools, and practical strategies for improving team communication and reducing conflict.
Format: Interactive Assessment & Application Guide
Inside:
- Discover Your Primary Communication Style
- The Four Communication Styles
- Map Your Team's Communication Styles
- Real-World Application Scenarios
- Creating Team Communication Agreements
- Personal Action Plan
10 pages
Team Building Activities
Evidence-Based Exercises for SUD Treatment Teams
A curated collection of evidence-based team building activities designed specifically for SUD treatment settings. These exercises enhance team connection, build psychological safety, and strengthen collaborative capacity through structured, purposeful activities.
Format: Activity Catalog with Facilitation Guides
Inside:
- Two Truths and a Lie (Recovery Edition)
- Strength Bombardment
- Vulnerability Circle
- Team Charter Creation
- Appreciation Rounds
- Fear in a Hat
- Best Practices for Team Building Activities
See also: the Team Building Activities page (eighteen more group exercises)
9 pages
Growth and understanding
A growth mindset for the team, and a deeper shared understanding of addiction.
The Growth Catalyst
Developing Growth Mindset Culture
Transform your team's approach to learning, challenges, and development by cultivating a growth mindset culture. This module provides frameworks and exercises to shift from fixed to growth-oriented thinking, enhancing team resilience, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Format: Reflective Worksheet
Inside:
- Core Reflections
- Growth Dimensions
- Development Map
- Daily Practices
9 pages
Father Martin's Framework
Deep Dive for Treatment Professionals
An in-depth exploration of Father Martin's classic framework for understanding addiction, adapted for modern treatment professionals. This module bridges clinical understanding, patient perspective, and therapeutic application of timeless addiction principles.
Format: Interactive Learning Module with Knowledge Check
Inside:
- Loss of Control: The Neurological Hijacking
- Pattern Manipulation: The Illusion of Control
- Priority Inversion: When Alcohol Becomes Everything
- Physical Dependence: The Body's Betrayal
- The Alibi System: Protection Through Deflection
- Relationship Destruction: The Spiral of Isolation
- Knowledge Check
16 pages
Cell Phone Dependency & SUD Parallels
Understanding Behavioral Addiction Connections
Gain deeper understanding of addiction by exploring the parallels between substance use disorders and cell phone dependency. This unique module helps clinicians develop empathy, refine assessment skills, and enhance therapeutic interventions by examining behavioral addiction patterns.
Format: Educational Worksheet with Self-Assessment
Inside:
- Understanding Cell Phone Dependency & SUD Parallels
- Personal Phone Use Self-Assessment
- Clinical Parallels with SUDs
- Impact on Life Domains
- Treatment Approaches & Interventions
- Clinical Applications for SUD Treatment
- Personal & Professional Action Planning
10 pages
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