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traderjane 02-13-2010 01:30 PM

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!!!

Dee74 02-13-2010 01:49 PM

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

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Anna 02-13-2010 02:09 PM

Yes, it seems like a good program, TJ!

tyler 02-13-2010 04:11 PM

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.

coffeenut 02-13-2010 06:42 PM

I've never been, but would like to.

Hope you go and report back to us!

traderjane 02-13-2010 09:40 PM

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!!!

Dave520 02-13-2010 09:43 PM

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

Done_With_It 02-13-2010 09:53 PM

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.

Dee74 02-13-2010 10:03 PM

Dave

I never did SMART either :)
but it's another kind of recovery programme.

SMART RecoveryŽ | Self Help for Alcoholism & Addiction

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windysan 02-14-2010 02:50 AM

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.

Zencat 02-14-2010 08:35 AM


Originally Posted by Done_With_It (Post 2515324)
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.

traderjane 02-14-2010 01:59 PM

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

shockozulu 02-14-2010 08:29 PM

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...


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