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of 5— List your 10 most common group topics
What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have a personal, organized library of 15–20 group therapy session plans — covering the topics you run most often — each with a session outline, discussion questions, and a client handout. You'll build this once and use it indefinitely, eliminating weekly group prep time almost entirely.
What you'll need
- A ChatGPT account ({{tool:ChatGPT.plan}} subscription at {{tool:ChatGPT.price}} recommended for Projects feature to store your library; free tier works for creating content)
- A Google Drive folder or shared drive to save your content
- A list of your 10 most common group topics (write them down before starting)
- Time needed: 60 minutes to build your initial library; 5 min/week to maintain
How-To Guide: Build a Group Therapy Content Library with AI
Step 1: List your 10 most common group topics
Before opening ChatGPT, write down the group topics you facilitate most frequently. Common examples for SUD counselors:
- HALT model (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)
- Identifying triggers
- The stages of change
- Relapse prevention planning
- Coping skills overview (TIPP, grounding, breathing)
- Anger management
- Building a recovery support network
- Communication skills
- Grief and loss in recovery
- Self-care in recovery
Tools:ChatGPT