SMART Recovery ® Program
What is SMART Recovery ®? SMART Recovery ® is a non-profit organization that provides and nurtures self-empowerment over addiction and addictive behaviors. This self-help support group appeals to individuals who want to take charge of their lives and recovery by remaining abstinent from drugs and alcohol. The Smart Recovery program offers some face-to-face meetings and virtual meetings for those looking for an alternative to AA or NA meetings. Smart Recovery is a secular recovery program that is research and evidence-based and uses tools to help the person change negative and self-defeating thoughts in order to help with recovery. The efforts of the SMART Recovery ® system are based on scientific knowledge and evolve as scientific knowledge evolves.SMART Recovery ® Tools
The SMART Recovery ® 4-Point Program employs a variety of tools and techniques to help individuals gain independence from addictive behaviors.SMART Recovery ® program follows a 4-point program which includes:
- Point 1: Enhancing and Maintaining (motivation to abstain.)
- Point 2: Coping with urges
- Point 3: Problem Solving (Managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors)
- Point 4: Lifestyle Balance (balancing momentary and enduring satisfactions)
Participants are encouraged to learn how to use each tool presented to them and learn how to use these tools and techniques as they progress toward Point 4 of the program, achieving lifestyle balance and leading a fulfilling and healthy life.
These tools include:
- Stages of Change
- Change Plan Worksheet
- Cost/Benefit Analysis
- ABCs of REBT for Urge Coping
- ABCs of REBT for Emotional Upsets
- DISARM (Destructive Irrational Self-talk
- Awareness & Refusal Method)
- Brainstorming
- Role-playing and Rehearsing
If you would like more information on Smart Recovery programs in your area, give us a call today.
What you can gain from enrolling in the SMART Recovery ® program
SMART Recovery ® (Self-Management And Recovery Training) program helps individuals gain independence from addictive behaviors (substances or activities).
- Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance.
- Works on addictions/compulsions as complex maladaptive behaviors with possible physiological factors.
- Teaches what tools and techniques are needed for self-directed change.
- Encourages individuals to recover and live satisfying lives.
- Meetings are educational and include open discussions.
- Advocates the appropriate use of prescribed medications and psychological treatments.
- Evolves as scientific knowledge evolves.
The program uses various tools and has homework assignments to help its members work through these 4 points of recovery. Meetings usually last about an hour and a half and are run by trained facilitators. Meetings typically follow the same format worldwide in order to maintain consistency throughout the world.
If you would like more information on SMART Recovery ® programs in your area, give us a call today.
1-800-513-5423
Below we have listed some of the SMART Recovery ® national meetings that are held online. These meetings may have large numbers of participants from across the country (and sometimes further abroad). To enter one of these meetings we suggest that you get in touch with the contact person listed by e-mail or phone number if available.
SMART Recovery ® meetings use a basic format for every meeting with topic changes every so often.
If you have any questions, please email verifications@smartrecovery.org.
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
Phone: +1 646-422-9323
The six basic elements of a SMART Recovery ® meeting:
- Agenda Setting.
- Coping with Activating Events.
- Pass the Hat.
- Homework.
- Summarizing and closing.
- Socializing.
Monday Group
Meeting for young adults 18-30
Schedule: Every Monday, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (central time zone)
Carolyn, Facilitator
Meeting all welcome Spanish
Schedule: Every Monday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM central
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
Phone: +1 646-422-9323
Meeting for military and first responders
Schedule: Every Monday, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM central
Military, Veteran & First Responders Facilitator Team
Peter, Facilitator
TUESDAY GROUP
All welcome
Schedule: Every Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM central
Friends and family
Schedule: Every Tuesday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Kevin M.
Wednesday Group
Open meeting English
Schedule: Every Wednesday, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Starr, Facilitator
Email: smartstarr6@gmail.com
Jim, Facilitator
Open meeting Spanish
Schedule: Every Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
javier_mx, Facilitator
Veterans, first responders, and women’s meeting
Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Holly, Facilitator
Thursday Group
Open Group
Every Thursday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
Open Group
Schedule: Every Thursday, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Glenn, Facilitator
Military, veterans, and first responders group
Schedule: Every Thursday, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Military, Veteran & First Responders Facilitator Team
Friday
Open meeting, Spanish speaking
Schedule: Every Friday, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
Military, veterans, and first responders meeting
Every Friday, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Military, Veteran & First Responders Facilitator Team
Family and Friends group
Every Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Annabelle W, Facilitator
Open group Spanish-speaking
Every Saturday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
Open Group
Schedule: Every Saturday, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Michael, Facilitator
Open Group
Every Sunday, 12:00 AM to 1:30 AM
Jeff, Facilitator
Military, first responders, and veterans group
Every Sunday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Military, Veteran & First Responders Facilitator Team
Open Group
Schedule: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
Open Group
Every Sunday, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Jim, Facilitator
Just give us a call and we will start the process together.
Sources
Smart Recovery Tools
Smart Recovery Meetings
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