SMART Recovery© is a nonprofit, volunteer, alternative evidence based, self-help program for addictive behavior, including all types of drugs (including prescription, non-prescription), alcohol and nicotine as well as other addictive/compulsive behaviors, such as gambling, eating and sex. Based on Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), SMART Recovery© emphasizes that you are not powerless, but in fact that you are the only person who has the power to change your addictive behavior(s). We provide education, some tools and a supportive group to help you (and each other!).
Presenter: Michael Werner
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to
- Describe SMART recovery, an evidence based nonreligious addiction program now on six continents, Federal prisons, California and Texas prisons, and 27 countries.
- Recognize REBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, as applied to addictions and other tools to help you.
- Discover a BioPsychoSocial basis for addictions
- Identify the biological basis for addictions.
Agenda
12:00-12:05pm – Introductions of presenters and helpline information
12:05-12:45pm – Lecture of material
12:45-12:55pm – Discussion questions, case presentation, interaction (as needed)
12:55-1:00pm – Closing comments