Behavioral Health Group Counseling Guide: 30 Mental Health & Substance Use Sessions + Worksheets

The Behavioral Health Group Counseling Guide is a practical, ready-to-use resource designed to support counselors, therapists, behavioral health professionals, and group facilitators.

This 64-page digital guide includes 30 structured group counseling sessions covering mental health and wellness, substance use and recovery, and co-occurring concerns.

Each session includes:
• Group goal and facilitator preparation
• Opening check-in prompt
• Key teaching points
• Facilitator language and guidance
• Guided discussion questions
• Participant practice worksheet
• Reflection prompts
• Take-home application

Topics include anxiety, depression, stress management, emotional regulation, coping skills, anger management, self-esteem, healthy relationships, boundaries, mindfulness, resilience, grief and loss, substance use, triggers and cravings, relapse prevention, stages of change, recovery support, shame and guilt, rebuilding trust, and more.

Created with a person-centered, strengths-based approach, this guide helps facilitators provide organized, engaging, and meaningful group sessions while reducing preparation time.

Digital Product: PDF download. No physical product will be shipped.

Important: This resource is intended as an educational and professional support tool. It does not replace clinical judgment, diagnosis, individualized treatment, supervision, organizational policies, or emergency procedures.