About Us
Empowering Purpose, Passion, and Growth in Recovery
At Big Beautiful Sober Life, we specialize in delivering transformative, expert-led group programming that empowers individuals in recovery through career readiness, life skill development, and values-based personal growth—because we believe sobriety is just the beginning of a fulfilling life.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What services does Big Beautiful Sober Life provide?
Big Beautiful Sober Life provides trauma-informed, skill-based group facilitation to support your clients in the transition from treatment to independent, purpose-driven lives. Our signature curriculum is grounded in career readiness, emotional regulation, and life navigation skills.
Key Program Features:
Structured Curriculum: 25+ ready-to-facilitate sessions, each with clear learning objectives
Flexible Delivery: Available for on-site or remote group facilitation
Clinical Alignment: Sessions designed to complement your clinical and case management goals
Custom Case Notes: Support your documentation compliance, providing notes on topics covered, skills learned, and individual client progress in meeting defined session-specific goals
What is the focus of group sessions?
Grounded in evidence-based ACT, DBT, CBT, and MI practices, Big Beautiful Sober Life groups focus on career readiness, life skill development, strengths-based goal setting, and personal value exploration. Our programs are not only transformative—they’re measurable. We track client progress through session-specific learning objectives such as skills gained and applied, helping both individuals and partners see real growth over time.
Group Session Topics Include:
Career Readiness: Resume Writing, Transferable Skills, Gaps in Employment
Authenticity & Confidence: Interviewing, Reframing Your Professional Narrative
Interpersonal Relationships: Communication, Conflict Resolution
Life Skill Development: Time Management, Financial Literacy, Building a Routine
Emotional Regulation: Coping Strategies, Learning to Reset Your Nervous System
Goal Setting & Attainment: S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Building Accountability, Setting Milestones
Living in Your Values: Defining Values, Value-Driven Goals, Barriers to Valued Living
Are the sessions suitable for everyone?
Yes, the sessions are designed for individuals of all demographics in addition treatment who are seeking support in finding themselves and building a fulfilling life in sobriety.
Who leads the group sessions at Big Beautiful Sober Life?
All groups are led by Sarah Segal, founder of Big Beautiful Sober Life. Sarah brings extensive experience in higher education, curriculum design, and group facilitation in addiction treatment settings. She has provided logistical oversight for nationwide career readiness programs serving adult learners and contributed to workforce development initiatives across California. A subject matter expert with both academic credibility and lived experience in recovery, Sarah brings a grounded, real-world approach to every session.
How can I contract group sessions?
Book a consultation with Big Beautiful Sober Life by sending a request through the contact form on our website or emailing Sarah directly at sarah@bigbeautifulsoberlife.com.
Why is Big Beautiful Sober Life worth the additional cost to my treatment center?
✔ Reinforces client readiness for program discharge
✔ Supplements clinical aftercare goals
✔ Lightens documentation for your team
✔ Brings academic and real-life expertise into your group offerings
Sarah Segal, Owner/Founder
Sarah Segal is an educator, workforce development specialist, and addiction recovery advocate with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, nonprofit leadership, and adult learning. She has dedicated her career to helping individuals build meaningful, sustainable lives through strengths-based goal setting, life skills development, career pathway exploration, and personal growth work.
Sarah is passionate about empowering individuals to build big, beautiful sober lives filled with purpose, opportunity, and lasting recovery.
M.A. Higher Education, Loyola Marymount University
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist, #MPSS-OVDHFG
CCAPP Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician, #R1554610324
