Taking the Escalator

An Alternative to the 12 Steps

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Invisible Battles: The Struggles Nobody Else Can See

One of the most important lessons we learn in behavioral health is that appearances can be deceiving.The person who seems calm may be battli

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The Mansion of Emotion – A Creative Art Therapy Activity for Reflection, Insight, and Discussion

At Taking the Escalator, some of our favorite ideas come directly from the creativity and feedback of our members.Recently, a member reached

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Been There, Done That: An Early Intervention Group Activity for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders

Sometimes the best group discussions do not start with the words addiction, mental health, or treatment. Sometimes they start with something

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In Front of and Behind the Camera

Most people only see part of who we are.They see the version we show publicly, how we act around others, what we post online, our routines,

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Voices (and Choices) - A Relatable Way to Help Make Better Decisions

Most people don’t struggle with making decisions because they don’t know what to do.They struggle because they’re hearing multiple “voices”

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Understanding Addiction: A Complex Issue in Simple Terms

Not every group is ready for deep insight right away.Some groups are quieter, less engaged, or just not connecting with traditional ways of

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Famous Experiments – Practical Lessons

What Research Teaches Us About Behavior Change▶️ Watch the short video intro here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o-r6PhWNb4UWhat do dogs, m

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Two New Features Just Launched on Taking the Escalator

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working on building tools that make your job easier in real, practical ways—not just more content, but be

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Imposter Syndrome – “I Don’t Belong Here?"

Ever have the thought:“If people really knew me… they wouldn’t think I’m doing this well.”That’s imposter syndrome—and it shows up more ofte

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The Honest Search for Insight: A Three-Level Experience for Real Growth

A Three-Level Approach to Building InsightThis release is designed to meet people at different levels, depending on where they are and how d

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Best / Worst Therapy Activity: A Simple Tool That Builds Insight and Engagement

Plus Bonus Material for Premium Members (See Below)Looking for an easy, engaging group therapy activity that actually gets people talking?Th

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The Personas We Play

Have you ever noticed how people can seem like completely different individuals depending on the situation?Someone might be confident and ou

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Alone in a Crowded World – Understanding Isolation and Relearning Connection

PLUS: Premium Members can now apply to participate in the limited pilot of the Escalator Clinical Consultant ChatGPT.(Application below)Isol

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🧠 Coming Soon: Escalator Clinical Consultant - Premium Pilot Access

For years, Taking the Escalator has centered on structured clinical thinking — especially when working with challenging clients. The method

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The Spectrum Worksheet: A Practical Insight Tool for Clinicians

🚀 Something Big Is Coming as a New Escalator Premium FeatureWe’re about to launch a powerful new AI-driven Clinical Support Tool built direc

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The Research Provides Hope

An Encouragement and Motivation Tool for People in RecoveryThe change process can feel uncertain, especially for those of us working through

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Getting Through The Day

Free Icebreaker Included • Full Worksheet + Video for MembersWhen “just making it” is actually a skillSome days don’t call for growth, break