SMART Recovery Videos

About SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training).

SMART Recovery is the world’s largest community of self-empowering, science-based addiction related support meetings. We started in 1994 as a small nonprofit, and have since grown to thousands of face-to-face meetings all over the U.S. and around the world. We also offer online meetings, including Zoom video conferencing, 24×7 chat rooms, online message boards, and much more. Best part is, it’s free of charge! Learn more about what SMART is (and isn’t) in this helpful video.

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Don Allen - Life Beyond Addiction

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 that every day he has a choice and another chance to try again. And for that he is grateful.

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Life Beyond Addiction - Bonita Fraley

Hear Bonita's amazing story of resilience and courage to succeed at recovery, and now provide support in the form of SMART Recovery meetings she facilitates for the citizens of Lima, ...Ohio. Go Bonita!

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Life Beyond Addiction - Shardae Sharpe

Shardae went to college when she was only 15 and like many college students got into partying. But as frequently happens, sometimes having a good time turns into something ...else.

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Life Beyond Addiction - Joseph Simon

Joseph: "I am a husband, father and Veteran of the Marine Corps. I am a facilitator (currently on Hiatus) when my work schedule allows. Sobriety has blessed me with an ...incredibly beautiful and fulfilling life.

Sobriety is NOT always easy but it is ALWAYS worth it. Every journey begins with one step and if you want to step towards the blessings which sobriety provides, SMART recovery is a great organization and has incredible resources for you."

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Life Beyond Addiction - "CC"

SMART Recovery is making an immediate and powerful impact in over 22 countries around the world thanks to tireless work of SMART Recovery International (SRI) and the amazing, passionate group ...of facilitators and advocates who work alongside.

Here one of our international success stories "CC's" shares how using SMART fundamentally altered the course of his life and allowed him to escape from a destructive cycle of alcohol dependence.[+] Show More

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Tips & Tools

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The Hierarchy of Values Tool (HOV) ...

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Developed by SMART Recovery Founder Dr. Joe Gerstein, the Hierarchy of Values Exercise, or HOV tool can help anyone build and maintain their motivation to stay ...on track in their recovery. What do you value most in life? And is addiction on the list? Starring Ted Perkins.[+] Show More

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Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) - TIPS ...

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Check out how to use SMART Recovery's tool: The COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS or C.B.A. It's a great way to take a good hard, honest look ...at what the real risk/reward profile of your behaviors really are, and then make sound decisions accordingly. Starring Ted Perkins.

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The HULA HOOP TOOL - Tips & Tools ...

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The HULA HOOP Tool is a great way for people in recovery to visualize BOUNDARIES we sometimes cross. Many philosophical traditions - including the Stoics ...of ancient Greece - ask us to understand and accept that there are some things beyond our control, and that we sometimes waste too much mental energy worrying about or trying to control these things. Worry leads to stress, and stress sometimes leads to familiar urges to engage in activities that might compromise long-term recovery. Starring Ted Perkins.

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ADVANCED Urge Strategies Part 1 - ...

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You won't want to miss this special edition of SMART Recovery's popular YouTube series which can help anyone in their successful recovery journey.
On today's episode we ...discuss ADVANCED Strategies to overcome urges, and how to move beyond avoidance in order to live the life you want, free from addictive substances or behaviors. Starring Ted Perkins.

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ADVANCED Urges Strategies Part 2 - ...

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In part two of our advanced strategies for coping with the urges episode we do an advanced role-play to avoid “friendly fire” - those all too ...common instances when our friends want us to party with them even though we’ve made our decision to quit.
Starring Ted Perkins.
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EXCHANGE VOCABULARY - Tips & Tools ...

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The EXCHANGE VOCABULARY method is a great way for you to identify words you think or use in your everyday life that may be "demands" instead ...of "preferences".

But some words can do great harm: Particularly words we call “absolutes” like “MUST, CAN’T, ALWAYS, and NEVER” for instance. The use of absolutes can often fuel negative emotions when you’re dealing with tough situations. Starring Ted Perkins

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Facilitator Spotlight

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Facilitator Spotlight - Angie Chaplin

Angie Chaplin is a leadership expert who found SMART Recovery in 2021. Seeking a way to continue her own recovery from alcohol use disorder while guiding others toward life beyond ...addiction, she became a certified SMART Recovery meeting facilitator. Grounded in the science of addiction, SMART Recovery's four-point framework aligns with Angie's background in research-based, self-empowered leadership practices.

Her online discussion-oriented meetings emphasize SMART's four points and incorporate relevant SMART tips and tools with occasional guest speakers sharing their own recovery stories and strategies. As a leader in long-term recovery, Angie's positive energy and enthusiasm leaves a lasting impact on meeting participants. Her passion has led to recruiting other SMART Recovery meeting facilitators, and she's emerging as a public advocate for life beyond addiction through regular media appearances and speaking engagements.

Angie also recently appeared on a local morning television show to tell her recovery story, and how SMART Recovery was a crucial part of her recovery success!

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GO ANGIE!!!!

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Facilitator Spotlight - Abdul Abdillahi

Abdul is a proud member of the SMART Recovery community and runs meetings in Seattle. Here what SMART has done for his own journey in recovery and how he's ...helping countless others!

In his own words: "I was first introduced to SMART by the IOP place I was going to . I instantly likes SMART Recovery because it was an extension of the group discussions we were having in IOP and I also like the tools such as the Cost Benefit Analysis. After a year I really wanted to help and I decided to do the SMART Facilitator Training in September 2020. Then January of 2021 I started to facilitate meetings. Now almost on year later I cannot thank SMART enough for all that it has done to improve my quality of life."

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Facilitator Spotlight - Jeffry ...

Born and raised in Southern California, Jeff is the father of four children. Currently semi-retired, he lives in the Coachella Valley, California with his husband Jason. He facilitates LGBTQ meetings ...for SMART Recovery.

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Facilitator Spotlight - Anne Devenport

Anne Devenport sought help for a loved one in SMART Recovery's Family & Friends program, and ended up falling in love with the program herself. She retired from a ...successful teaching career and now facilitates an online Family and Friends ToolTime meeting!

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Facilitator Spotlight - JAVIER RODRIGUEZ

Javier Rodriguez is an amazing Facilitator and SMART Recovery advocate who works at Chicago's ABOVE & BEYOND FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER, and amazing non-profit that offers help to thousands in need ...of addiction recovery services. With the help of SMART Recovery he overcame his addictive behaviors of 30 years and now helps others with their recovery.

For more information about ABOVE & BEYOND, please go to: https://anb.today/

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