Table 1.

TSF Group Sessions Used in the STAGE-12 Intervention

Acceptance (Step 1): This session includes a review of previous assignments and participant experiences. Step work begins in this session. Recovery assignments are provided for review at the next session. People, places, & things (habits & routines): This session begins with a review of previous recovery assignments and patient experiences. A review of lifestyle changes is the main focus of this session. Recovery assignments are provided for review at the next session. Surrender (Steps 2 & 3): This session involves reviewing previous recovery assignments and participant experiences. Step work continues and recovery tasks for the upcoming week are assigned. Getting active in 12-Step programs: This session includes a review of previous recovery assignments and patient experiences. The focus of this session is on abstinence vs. sobriety with a recovery program and the details of 12-Step meeting involvement. Recovery tasks for the upcoming week are assigned Managing Emotions: This session reviews previous recovery assignments and participant experiences. The focus of this session is to help the individual identify emotions that are most often associated with slips. Recovery tasks for the upcoming week are assigned.