ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The 12-Step model requires admitting you're "powerless," but what if that approach is actually triggering?
In this essential episode, we break down why SMART Recovery is a modern, science-based, and empowering alternative to AA that focuses on personal responsibility and forward-thinking goals—not reliving past "war stories."
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) aligns perfectly with Elevate Addiction Services' non-12-step philosophy. We discuss the major differences, why SMART meetings work, and how they provide the tools you need to manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to overcome addiction.
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TOPICS COVERED:
* Why the powerlessness concept and spiritual focus of AA can be a barrier.
* Why sharing "war stories" can be triggering for people early in recovery.
* How SMART uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and REBT principles.
* The structure of a SMART meeting (cross-talk and collaboration allowed).
* The SMART 4-Point Program (Motivation, Coping, Managing Thoughts, Balanced Life).
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ADDICTION HELP
Ready for an Empowerment-Based Recovery? Call our dedicated intake team 24/7 for confidential help and admissions: 833-33-SOBER
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LINKS TO LEARN MORE:
* What is SMART Recovery? Learn how it works: https://elevaterehab.org/experience/smart-recovery/
* Non-12-Step Alternatives to AA: https://elevaterehab.org/available-options-alcoholics-anonymous/
* Elevate's #1 Ranked Non-12-Step Program: https://elevaterehab.org/programs/inpatient/
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro & The Problem with Traditional Meetings
1:42 The Need for SMART Recovery (Self-Management & Recovery Training)
2:23 What is SMART Recovery? The Acronym Explained
3:37 How to Become a SMART Facilitator (Low Barrier to Entry)
4:48 The Importance of In-Person Meetings and Community
5:36 Major Difference #1: Powerlessness vs. Personal Responsibility
6:59 Major Difference #2: Spiritual Focus vs. Scientific/Secular (CBT/REBT)
8:57 Major Difference #3: War Stories vs. Forward-Looking Goals
10:27 SMART Meeting Format: Crosstalk, Collaboration, and Objectivity
15:20 The SMART 4-Point Program
18:11 Why Speaker Meetings Can Be Triggering for Some
21:13 Why Elevate Utilizes the SMART Model
23:17 How to Find a Local SMART Recovery Meeting
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HASHTAGS
#SMARTRecovery #AAAlternatives #Non12StepRehab #AddictionTreatment #Empowerment
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KEYWORDS
SMART Recovery, AA alternatives, non 12 step rehab, empowerment based recovery, self-management and recovery training, addiction is not a disease, 12 step vs SMART recovery, CBT for addiction, REBT for addiction, secular addiction recovery, scientific based rehab, forward thinking recovery, manage thoughts feelings behaviors, coping with urges, living a balanced life, non spiritual rehab, speaker meeting triggering, Elevate Addiction Services, addiction help
In this essential episode, we break down why SMART Recovery is a modern, science-based, and empowering alternative to AA that focuses on personal responsibility and forward-thinking goals—not reliving past "war stories."
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) aligns perfectly with Elevate Addiction Services' non-12-step philosophy. We discuss the major differences, why SMART meetings work, and how they provide the tools you need to manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to overcome addiction.
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TOPICS COVERED:
* Why the powerlessness concept and spiritual focus of AA can be a barrier.
* Why sharing "war stories" can be triggering for people early in recovery.
* How SMART uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and REBT principles.
* The structure of a SMART meeting (cross-talk and collaboration allowed).
* The SMART 4-Point Program (Motivation, Coping, Managing Thoughts, Balanced Life).
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ADDICTION HELP
Ready for an Empowerment-Based Recovery? Call our dedicated intake team 24/7 for confidential help and admissions: 833-33-SOBER
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LINKS TO LEARN MORE:
* What is SMART Recovery? Learn how it works: https://elevaterehab.org/experience/smart-recovery/
* Non-12-Step Alternatives to AA: https://elevaterehab.org/available-options-alcoholics-anonymous/
* Elevate's #1 Ranked Non-12-Step Program: https://elevaterehab.org/programs/inpatient/
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro & The Problem with Traditional Meetings
1:42 The Need for SMART Recovery (Self-Management & Recovery Training)
2:23 What is SMART Recovery? The Acronym Explained
3:37 How to Become a SMART Facilitator (Low Barrier to Entry)
4:48 The Importance of In-Person Meetings and Community
5:36 Major Difference #1: Powerlessness vs. Personal Responsibility
6:59 Major Difference #2: Spiritual Focus vs. Scientific/Secular (CBT/REBT)
8:57 Major Difference #3: War Stories vs. Forward-Looking Goals
10:27 SMART Meeting Format: Crosstalk, Collaboration, and Objectivity
15:20 The SMART 4-Point Program
18:11 Why Speaker Meetings Can Be Triggering for Some
21:13 Why Elevate Utilizes the SMART Model
23:17 How to Find a Local SMART Recovery Meeting
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HASHTAGS
#SMARTRecovery #AAAlternatives #Non12StepRehab #AddictionTreatment #Empowerment
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KEYWORDS
SMART Recovery, AA alternatives, non 12 step rehab, empowerment based recovery, self-management and recovery training, addiction is not a disease, 12 step vs SMART recovery, CBT for addiction, REBT for addiction, secular addiction recovery, scientific based rehab, forward thinking recovery, manage thoughts feelings behaviors, coping with urges, living a balanced life, non spiritual rehab, speaker meeting triggering, Elevate Addiction Services, addiction help
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