Retired and Finding Yourself Drinking Too Much?

Maybe you have friends and loved ones suggesting you cut down on your drinking?  There is a support group facilitated by a psychotherapist licensed in alcohol and drug counseling to help you and other retirees explore your circumstances.  There is strong evidence that a group process is one of the most effective therapies in addressing problem drinking and other substance abuse issues.

Group Process – Support within the Group

Participants in the group openly discuss, without judgment, aspects of their daily living that are problematic due to their drinking habits.   Group members gain knowledge of alcohol abuse and it’s negative side affects through presentation of evidence-based materials from the group facilitator and brain-storm solutions together.  Individuals share how their drinking negatively impacts their relationships and their day to day.  Coping skills of mindfulness and healthy activities are discussed including benefits of attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

Our Location

Cedar Counseling
2 Enon Street  (Rte 1A)
Second Floor
North Beverly, MA 01915

Are you ready to commit to change?

In order to ensure a great peer group, we carefully screen participants so that the support groups are made up of people with the same goal which is recovery.

Anyone interested should call 978.500.3907 to schedule an information exchange session (at no charge) to assess group fit, learn the role of being a group member, understand the group therapeutic process, and my role as group facilitator.

Ideal candidates are actively engaged in their recovery by significantly reducing or abstaining from marijuana use and other drugs of abuse.

You can also inquire about this group by completing this form.

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My Approach

R Scott CarpenterI possess and practice compassion to do this work that I love. I take your concerns seriously without judgment to create a safe & comfortable environment to share. I’m easy to approach, a calming presence, an excellent listener with a gentle sense of humor.

Effective psychotherapy enhances your awareness which promotes a “change in thinking” resulting in “having a real voice” to participate fully in your life. I possess effective brainstorming & problem solving techniques. I rely on a strong blend of clinical experience and a scientific approach to better understand our unhealthy symptoms and our sense of self. 

Discussion Topics

  • Participants share weekly challenges – explore solutions
  • Discuss life style changes by exploring healthy activities to replace drinking
  • Understanding the science of alcohol abuse as a brain disorder
  • Reducing or abstaining from alcohol use – triggers & relapse prevention skills
  • Benefits & personalizing your experience in Alcoholics Anonymous AA
  • Combating Stress – mindfulness & healthy coping skills
  • Repairing and maintaining healthy relationships

Our Location

Cedar Counseling
2 Enon Street  (Rte 1A)
Second Floor
North Beverly, MA 01915

Get Started

Fill out the form or call Scott Carpenter 978.500.3907 to schedule an individual appointment (at no charge) to discuss your interest and requirements of group participants

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