Treatment Therapy
The Power of Intimate Connection: Small Group Therapy
Our daily “Process Groups” combine the peer support of group therapy with the focus of individual attention, creating a unique and powerful space for healing and growth.
What Are Process Groups?
Small group therapy is a form of counseling where an intimate group of clients (typically around 8) meets daily with their primary therapist. This low therapist-to-client ratio is the key to our approach. It ensures every client receives personalized attention while benefiting from the support of a consistent peer group.
Each therapist at Asheville Recovery Center has a “caseload,” and this caseload becomes your primary “process group.” This consistency builds a deep sense of trust and community, allowing for more honest sharing, deeper exploration of issues, and more effective, personalized guidance from a therapist who truly knows your story.
The ARC Difference: Intensity & Intimacy
We believe in an immersive therapeutic experience. Our program is built around a daily, intensive small group schedule to foster deep connection and accelerate growth.
5 Hours a Day
6 Days a Week
~8 Clients Per Group
Benefits of Small Groups vs. Large Groups
The combination of peer support and professional guidance in an intimate, consistent setting offers numerous benefits for long term recovery that larger groups cannot match.
Builds Community
A strong sense of community and support, helping to grow relationships into helpful support systems.
Gains Perspective
Offers a space to discover alternate roads to recovery and learn from the successes and failures of your peers.
Fosters Accountability
Creates a sense of accountability and motivation as you share your journey with group members.
Practices Skills
Provides a safe environment to practice healthy communication and coping skills learned in individual therapy.
Provides Education
Delivers necessary information about the disease of addiction and the recovery process.
Offers Structure
Gives individuals a positive treatment structure to count on each week.
Develops Optimism
Develops a perspective of optimism by learning about what others have gone through.
Allows Motivation
Allows for the motivation of peers to maintain success throughout recovery.
Small Group vs. Individual & Support Groups
It is important to understand the difference between the types of therapy. While individual counseling, small group therapy, and peer support groups are all valuable, they each play a unique and specific role in your recovery journey.
Small group therapy and individual therapy are not the same, but they are equally effective. In an individual therapy session, the entire focus is on you. This allows for deep exploration of personal issues in a private setting. In contrast, small group therapy leverages the power of peer support, allowing you to learn from others and practice new skills in a social context. Research has shown that when both therapeutic approaches are combined, you benefit from the advantages of both and are at no disadvantage.
Small group therapy and support groups are also not the same. Our small process groups are always led by a licensed therapist whose job is to guide the conversation and ensure a safe, healthy, and productive environment. In contrast, support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) are typically peer-led. While support groups are an invaluable tool for long term recovery, they are not a substitute for clinical therapy. We believe both are crucial, and we help you integrate both into your recovery plan.
Getting the Most from Your Process Group
Each small group session is led by your primary therapist to ensure the conversation is productive and relevant to your needs. To get the most benefit, each individual must be willing to cooperate and invest themselves in the process.
A few tips for individuals cooperating in a process group include:
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Ready to Engage in Small Group Therapy?
Have you tried to beat your addiction alone and failed? Do you think that you could benefit from a group of supportive individuals in addiction treatment? Small group therapy sessions can help you get the motivation and education that you need to gain helpful skills for your road to recovery success!
