Epic Journey Recovery Groups in Orange County
Experiential, Practical, and Connection-Based Groups in Orange County, CA
All groups are facilitated by Preston Durnford, ICF-trained coach, Author of The Epic Journal, and founder of Epic Journey Recovery. Preston has owned and operated treatment centers for over 11 years and has facilitated hundreds of groups across dual diagnosis programs and primary mental health.
Epic Journey Recovery Groups are:
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Designed specifically for dual diagnosis treatment programs
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Focused on practical, real-world tools rather than lecture-based instruction
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Centered on emotional awareness, insight, and personal growth
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Structured to foster connection, accountability, and group engagement
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Facilitated by Preston Durnford, with over 11 years of experience leading groups in treatment settings
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Offered on-site within treatment facilities, with the option to integrate experiential, activity-based group formats that enhance connection, engagement, and community bonding
Types of Groups Offered
Each group is designed to meet clients where they are, combining practical life skills, emotional awareness, and experiential learning to support lasting recovery.
Lifestyle & Structure
Groups focused on daily routines, organization, accountability, and building a stable foundation for recovery.
Motivation & Direction
Uses motivational interviewing techniques to help clients build clarity, ownership, and forward momentum.
Habits & Identity
Explores habit formation, personal values, identity development, and shifting patterns that keep people stuck.
Spirituality & Meaning
Non-denominational groups focused on values, purpose, self-connection, and inner alignment.
CBT & DBT Skills
Practical tools drawn from CBT and DBT to support emotional regulation, awareness, and healthier decision-making.
Experiential Groups
Optional outdoor or ocean-based groups including beach sessions or surf-inspired therapy experiences.
The Epic Journal is a structured, write-in recovery curriculum designed to support group facilitation and individual integration within treatment settings.
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Joint Commission–accredited curriculum used by treatment centers nationwide
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Guided, write-in journal designed to support self-reflection, insight, and behavioral change
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Built around 28 core principles that support recovery, identity development, and personal responsibility
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Integrates evidence-informed approaches including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT
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Offers multiple writing formats to meet different learning and processing styles