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02-13-2010, 01:30 PM

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traderjane

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Question about SMART Recovery

Hi.... just a quick question for anyone who can answer.

I am thinking of going to a SMART Recovery meeting (there is one right down the street from me!) to try it out.

I was just wondering if any of you have tried this method and if so, what useful information could you provide? It looks REALLY interesting to me. I feel silly that I didn't pay much attention to it before now, but I'm interested to learn more about it now.

Thanks....for any experiences or information you can provide!!!

02-13-2010, 01:49 PM

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Dee74

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I know several people here who've used it TJ - good luck

02-13-2010, 02:09 PM

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Anna

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Yes, it seems like a good program, TJ!

02-13-2010, 04:11 PM

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tyler

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Alera, the Secular Forum mod, is very familiar with SMART. I believe it has worked well for her personal recovery and I think she even runs her own meeting now. Try shooting her a PM, or post in the Secular forum for other responses. Take care.

02-13-2010, 06:42 PM

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coffeenut

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I've never been, but would like to.

Hope you go and report back to us!

02-13-2010, 09:40 PM

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traderjane

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Thanks everyone!! I called the guy in charge of some of the meetings and got a good vibe. I'll report back after my meeting!!!

02-13-2010, 09:43 PM

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Dave520

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What's SMART recovery? (sorry, I'm new here)

02-13-2010, 09:53 PM

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Done_With_It

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I didn't go to any of the meetings but did do all the worksheets when I first got into the recovery and used them often when I had cravings, and was working on things.
I love the principles of Smart it is very helpful for me. I still refer to it often.

02-13-2010, 10:03 PM

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Dee74

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Dave

I never did SMART either

but it's another kind of recovery programme.

SMART Recovery® | Self Help for Alcoholism & Addiction

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02-14-2010, 02:50 AM

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windysan

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I don't do any program but Smart looks like a good place for those of us who don't go for the supernatural stuff.

02-14-2010, 08:35 AM

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Zencat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Done_With_It

I love the principles of Smart it is very helpful for me. I still refer to it often.

I do the same

. SMART is very close to the foundation of treatment principles (CBT) I used when I first got sober.

02-14-2010, 01:59 PM

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traderjane

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Thanks again... I'm definitely encouraged. Meeting is Monday night. So anxious to see what it's all about!

02-14-2010, 08:29 PM

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shockozulu

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Looking forward to hearing how your meeting went. Welcome to post about SMART in the Secular Connections forum here at SR. We often discuss the different tools and so on...