Clients who participate in mutual aid groups are more likely to be successful in recovery. However, effectively engaging clients in mutual aid groups can be challenging. In this session, we’ll discuss practical ways to apply twelve-step facilitation – an evidence-based therapy that can augment any treatment setting or modality.

As a result of participating in this session, you will leave able to:

1. Describe the evidence behind the use of mutual aid groups in recovery; and,

2. Demonstrate practical skills to improve client engagement in mutual aid groups.