SMART, or Self Management and Recovery Training, focuses on a CBT approach to sobriety. I found that many of the mental hygiene tools of CBT and SMART were helpful in keeping me on an even keel through the ups and downs of daily life. I know that RR says you don't 'need' anything other than yourself and who you are to become and stay sober, and believing otherwise is to doubt yourself and your ability to be sober. I still think that adding more tools to the kit to make things as easy as possible is a good idea.