Jul 27, 2023 | Addiction Terminology, Life Beyond Addiction
[Guest blog post by Rick Kuplinski, SMART Facilitator] “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ― Unknown* SMART Recovery takes a strong position on power vs....
Jun 23, 2023 | Life Beyond Addiction, Lifestyle Balance
Is the Secret to Happiness Just deciding to Be Happy? [Guest blog by Rick Kuplinski, SMART Recovery facilitator] “How are you?” Usually this is less a question than it is just something people say to greet each other. (Think about how many times you are asked this...
Jun 5, 2023 | Life Beyond Addiction, Lifestyle Balance
By Rick Kuplinski, SMART Recovery Facilitator “I need to get well.” Many of us begin our recovery from addiction with this simple declaration. Perhaps wellness sounds like a modest goal, but it is a huge motivational shift to go from “I don’t have a problem” to “I...
Jun 2, 2023 | Life Beyond Addiction
[Guest blog by Carolyn Straub] As you’ve surely noticed, social networks are powerful tools for fostering community and sharing information. Reddit stands out from other platforms as a vibrant hub where likeminded people discuss with one another in communities called...
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Aug 23, 2022 | Life Beyond Addiction, Managing Thoughts, SMART News, Video
Don Allen used to take credit for his achievements, but not his failures. Today, thanks to SMART, he has the tools to manage his thoughts and beliefs about himself and others. A participant at Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center in Chicago, IL, Don has learned...
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May 5, 2022 | ABC, Alcohol, Coping With Urges, DEADS, Life Beyond Addiction, SMART News, Video
C.C.’s passion and enthusiasm towards his recovery is infectious. He uses the SMART Recovery tools and resources to cope with urges and manage his addiction. C.C. is happy to share his journey with others, in order to help them live Life Beyond Addiction. Watch...
