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Smart Recovery
Copyright © 2011-2013 Evangeline M. Mitchell
SMART Recovery “Family & Friends”
Support for Individuals Who Have
a Loved One Challenged by Addiction
NOTE: A SMART Recovery meeting is not a therapy group; rather, it is an educational (concepts, tools, experiences, etc.), self-help support group.
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Purpose
To support individuals who have chosen to abstain, or are considering abstinence
from any type of addictive behaviors (substances or activities) by teaching them
how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions and actions…and to work towards
long-term satisfactions and a higher quality of life.
Non-profit
Almost entirely volunteer operated
About half of meetings in the US
1,500+ free support groups related services (training, publications) community, correctional, online
SMART Recovery Organizational Overview
Supports CHOICE in recovery
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SMART Recovery® Program Overview
Science-based, evolves with changes in science
Offers tools based on cognitive behavioral strategies
Inclusive, non-judgmental, no labels, no sponsors
Supports multiple pathways of recovery, including 12-steps
Established by Health Care Professionals (now in 3rd decade)
Abstinence oriented
SELF-Management (not ‘powerless’)
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The 4-Point Program®
Enhancing and
maintaining
motivation
1
Coping
with urges
2
Managing
thoughts, feelings,
and behavior
3
Living a
balanced life
4
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SMART Recovery is recognized by:
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Online meetings began in 2010 Based on SMART tools and CRAFT Strategies Family & Friends Handbook published 2012 Face-to-Face Meetings began in 2012 Well received and attended 30+ F2F meetings for F&F in North America 3 weekly online meetings
About Family & Friends
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change self-defeating
thinking, emotions
and actions
work towards long-
term satisfactions and
a higher quality of life
improve the
quality of your life
make sobriety
more attractive to
your loved one
than addiction
SMART Recovery: CRAFT:
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CRAFT
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Illustration by Center for Motivation and Change
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Illustration by Center for Motivation and Change
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Illustration by Center for Motivation and Change
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Illustrations by Center for Motivation and Change
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Key Issues for Family & Friends
Emotional Roller Coaster
Fear
Anxiety Anger Grief
Frustration
Safety & Support Positive
Communication Healthy
Boundaries
Self-Care Disabling the
Enabling Trust
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Feedback from Participants
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CONTACT US: Find a Meeting Start a Meeting Ask a Question
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