Christian group therapy combines faith-based principles with evidence-based recovery techniques to create a supportive and healing environment. Led by experienced counselors who integrate biblical teachings and prayer, our Christian therapy groups offer a safe space for individuals to share struggles, find encouragement, and strengthen their relationship with God. By fostering fellowship and accountability, Christian group therapy helps participants overcome addiction while deepening their spiritual journey.
At Northbound’s LINKS program, we warmly invite you to participate in a spiritual experience, where God can become the foundation of your healing. We believe that spirituality offers a source of strength, comfort, and renewal. Here, you’ll find a community where your beliefs are embraced and celebrated, guiding you toward hope and lasting recovery.
The LINKS program offers you an invitation back to your faith in a way that’s personal, powerful, and deeply connected to something greater than ourselves. Whether you’re new to this path or deeply rooted in your beliefs, you’ll find a welcoming space where you can explore, grow, and heal. Join Northbound’s LINKS Track and discover the life-changing impact of Christ-centered care, where you’ll be supported every step of the way on your journey to recovery.
Group offers process and inspiration from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young as a daily reflection, with messages inspired by the author’s personal prayer journal. Clients will be blessed by the first person account, as if Jesus is speaking directly to the reader, offering words of comfort, encouragement, and guidance. The group encourages us to develop a deeper relationship with God through prayer, meditation, and reflection on scripture. It emphasizes the importance of trusting in God’s plan, even in difficult times, and of seeking His presence in every aspect of life. Group offers time of prayer and gratitude to start the recovery week.
Battlefield of the Mind is taken from renowned pastor and speaker Joyce Meyer, to focus on the importance of controlling one’s thoughts to achieve a peaceful and successful life. The group emphasizes that the way we think affects every aspect of our lives, including our emotions, behaviors, and relationships, in addition to our addictive disorders. This group offers practical strategies for renewing the mind and replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. Common mental battles, such as worry, doubt, fear, and anxiety, can be mitigated through learning the biblical principles and teachings to overcome them.
The group will cultivate a deeper relationship with God, to trust in His plan for our lives. The mind can be a battlefield where negative thoughts and emotions can be defeated through faith, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit. This group offers inspiration for those looking to overcome negative thinking patterns and live a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Changes That Heal taken from author Dr. Henry Cloud, explores the importance of emotional and relational growth for a healthy and fulfilling life. This group is based on the belief that human beings are designed to grow and develop, both emotionally and spiritually, and that growth is essential for optimal mental health. Lessons include: The four fundamental steps that people need to take to achieve emotional and relational growth:
These steps are interrelated and build upon one another to help develop our healthy relationships and achieve spiritual and emotional deep healing.
The Boundaries group at LINKS offers a faith-based approach from Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, on the importance of setting healthy boundaries in all aspects of life, including personal relationships, work, and spiritual growth. Boundaries are ‘the’ guidelines that define where one person’s responsibilities end and another person’s begin. Clients will learn that setting healthy boundaries is essential in lasting recovery.
There are common challenges that people face when setting boundaries, such as guilt, fear, and resistance from others. Guidance and skills will be explored on how to overcome these obstacles by learning the importance of self-care, personal responsibility, and practicing communication skills with those we care about. This group will help clients recognize and address covert and overt boundary violations and how to take personal responsibility to navigate these complex relationships while continuing to remain sober and live a healthy lifestyle.
Steps to Freedom is a powerful 12-step, faith-based group rooted in the teachings of the Life Recovery Workbook and the Bible. This group is designed to integrate spiritual growth with the principles of recovery, providing a Bible-based approach to recover. Each session begins with a morning devotion and prayer circle, setting a sacred tone for the day and inviting God’s presence into the day. Clients then dive into the workbook and scripture, gaining insight and strength from the Bible as they prepare to embark on their 12-step journey with a sponsor.
Loving on Purpose by Danny Silk is a transformative guide to building healthier and more fulfilling relationships by fostering intentional and empathetic connections. Silk draws upon his extensive experience as a relationship expert and teacher to provide readers with practical tools and principles for developing strong, loving, and mutually respectful bonds with others. Through real-life stories, relatable examples, and insightful advice, he explores the importance of setting Christ like boundaries, effective communication, and understanding the role of love in building successful relationships. This book offers a roadmap for individuals and couples seeking to enhance their relationships by embracing love as a powerful, purposeful force in their lives.
Taken from The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, our Purpose Bound group teaches us how to gain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how to heal old wounds we carry around in life from the past. Clients will gain a new perspective on faith, and finding their true Godly purpose in their lives. Group is held in the cafeteria with all clients from all tracks, offering a community style worship and fellowship time.
Christian-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to provide individuals with a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing. The group combines the principles of CBT, which helps individuals change negative thinking patterns and behaviors, with the teachings of Christianity, which provides a spiritual foundation for personal growth and healing.
The Bible-based Relapse Prevention Group is a faith-based support group that combines biblical teachings and relapse prevention strategies to help individuals recover from addiction and maintain sobriety. The group focuses on topics such as addiction triggers, coping skills, and relapse prevention techniques. Members are encouraged to share their experiences and struggles with addiction, and to support one another as they work towards recovery. The facilitators use biblical teachings to provide members with spiritual guidance and support, and to help them develop a deeper relationship with God.
This group is a clinical process group that provides a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals in recovery to share their stories of addiction and spiritual restoration. Clients have an opportunity to share their journey of addiction and recovery with the group and are encouraged to be honest, vulnerable and transparent, and to learn to listen with empathy. Clients discuss topics such as the impact of addiction on relationships, the role of trauma in addiction, and the importance of self-care in recovery and how faith can help dramatically enhance the healing process for both the client and their families. The group provides a safe and supportive environment for members to process their experiences and emotions, and to develop a deeper understanding with Christ, our healer.
Bible study groups provides clients with a meaningful opportunity to explore how scripture can
play a vital role in their recovery journey. This group creates a space where individuals can reflect on the teachings of the Bible, finding comfort, guidance, and strength in God’s word. By engaging with scripture, clients can discover timeless wisdom that speaks to their struggles, offering hope and a deeper understanding of their personal journey toward healing. Through prayer, discussion, and shared reflection, the Bible study group helps participants connect their faith to their treatment, empowering them to draw closer to God and to find lasting peace and renewal in their lives.
Meditation and Breath groups are designed to help clients cultivate the essential skill of being
still and knowing God. In the midst of addiction recovery, learning to quiet the mind and connect
with the divine is a powerful tool for healing. This group integrates the sacred practices of breath-work, meditation, mindfulness and consciousness, with healing prayer, the use of essential oils, and frequency music to create a holistic approach to recovery. These practices help to calm and heal the nervous system, fostering true inner peace, and allow God’s presence to guide the healing process. These practices not only support recovery but also deepen one’s relationship with God, offering a pathway to lasting sobriety.
Melody Beattie’s Codependent No More is a powerful resource for those in recovery, offering deep insight into the ways codependency and addiction are intertwined. Beattie’s work helps readers recognize unhealthy relational patterns, set boundaries, and embrace freedom through faith and recovery.
Faith plays a central role in Christian group therapy by offering hope, strength, and a sense of purpose in recovery. Participants are encouraged to lean on biblical teachings, prayer, and fellowship to overcome addiction challenges. By integrating scripture-based discussions and Christ-centered support, a Christian therapy group can help individuals find healing through spiritual connection and shared faith.
A Christian therapy group is beneficial for individuals at any stage of recovery, from those just beginning their journey to those maintaining long-term sobriety. It provides support for people struggling with addiction, individuals seeking faith-based encouragement, and even family members looking to better understand the recovery process. The group setting fosters accountability, connection, and spiritual growth, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking lasting transformation through faith.
No, while our therapy groups are rooted in Christian principles, we welcome anyone seeking faith-based support in their recovery journey. Our sessions focus on healing through biblical teachings, prayer, and fellowship, but participants do not need to have prior religious experience to benefit.
Our Christian therapy groups combine evidence-based recovery methods with a faith-centered approach. Sessions include prayer, scripture-based discussions, and Christ-centered counseling to address both the spiritual and emotional aspects of addiction recovery. Unlike secular groups, we emphasize reliance on God’s strength and the power of faith in overcoming addiction.
Each session covers a variety of recovery-related topics, including overcoming temptation, strengthening faith in difficult times, developing healthy coping skills, and applying biblical principles to daily life. Many of our groups are based on books or focused on certain topics, such as CBT or meditation. We also discuss relapse prevention, emotional healing, and accountability within a faith-based framework.
Yes, confidentiality is a top priority in our groups. We provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can share openly without fear of judgment. Every member is expected to respect the privacy of others, ensuring trust within the group.
We offer specialized family support groups designed for the loved ones of individuals in recovery. These groups provide guidance on how to support a family member’s sobriety while also addressing emotional healing and faith-based encouragement for families.
Entering treatment is one of the most important investments you will make in life. Our Christian drug rehab understands your need for a smooth transition into addiction treatment—after all, it has already been a challenging road. Therefore, we want to mitigate the difficulty of determining how to finance drug abuse rehab. Because we believe the cost of addiction treatment shouldn’t be prohibitive, we have contracts with several PPO insurance providers to help pay for treatment. Here is a list of insurance providers we work with:
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We offer successful treatment programs with Christ-centered values in all aspects of the healing process. We are here to support you and walk by your side with faith-based compassion.
3822 Campus Drive
Suite 100
Newport Beach,
Orange County, CA
92600