Integrated Group Therapy with Roger D. Weiss, M.D.-Integrated Group Therapy

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In this webinar, Dr. David Stifler discusses integrated group therapy (IGT) for individuals with co-occurring bipolar disorder and substance use disorder. IGT is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on the parallels between the two disorders and addresses the interaction between them. The therapy emphasizes the importance of abstinence from drugs and alcohol and adherence to medication as prescribed. The central recovery rule is a key principle of IGT, which states that individuals should not drink, use drugs, or stop taking their medication, no matter what. The sessions of IGT cover various topics, including dealing with depression without using alcohol or drugs, denial, ambivalence, and acceptance, and taking medication. The therapy is designed to be delivered with pharmacotherapy and can be adapted for different settings and populations, as well as combined with other psychosocial treatments. Research studies have shown that IGT is effective in promoting abstinence and better overall outcomes for individuals with co-occurring bipolar and substance use disorders. The therapy is relatively easy to learn and can be implemented by both experienced clinicians and frontline drug counselors.

Keywords

integrated group therapy

IGT

co-occurring bipolar disorder

substance use disorder

cognitive-behavioral therapy

parallels between disorders

interaction between disorders

abstinence

medication adherence

central recovery rule

depression without alcohol or drugs

pharmacotherapy

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