What groups we currently offer for support and recovery.

Group Programming at Northern Minnesota Addiction Wellness Center

Our therapeutic schedule is designed to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs of individuals in recovery. Group offerings include:

Core Clinical & Psychoeducational Groups

  • Primary Process Group

  • Recovery Skills Development

  • Coping Skills Training

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Motivation and Self-Awareness

  • Trauma and Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

  • SUD and Brain Injury

  • Science of Addiction

  • Anger Management

  • Health Education

  • Communication Skills

  • Social Skills Training

  • Group Process

  • House Rules Review

Culturally-Responsive & Spiritual Programming

  • Mending Broken Hearts

  • Sacred Fatherhood and Motherhood

  • Spirituality Group

  • Meditation

  • AA/NA Meetings (on and off-site)

Creative & Reflective Therapies

  • Art Therapy

  • Journaling

  • Therapeutic Recreation

  • Homework and Self-Reflection Groups

Community Building

  • Community Group

  • Peer Support Activities

Culturally Sensitive & Spiritually Supportive Healing Environment

We honor and respect the diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds of all individuals.

Our program is built on inclusivity, compassion, and holistic care.

We offer culturally relevant support groups, including:

  • Mending Broken Hearts – healing from intergenerational trauma

  • Sacred Fatherhood & Motherhood – honoring the sacred role of parenting in Indigenous traditions

Spiritual Support for All Paths:

  • Simple Steps – Christian-based AA/NA group (off-campus)

  • Daily Smudging Ceremony – promoting cleansing and clarity

  • Morning Meditation Group – self-reflection and mindfulness

  • Prayer Rugs and Qur'ans Provided – supporting Muslim clients in their spiritual practice

Our team is committed to walking with you in a way that respects your culture, your faith, and your journey toward healing.