What is SMART Recovery?

SMART Recovery is a strengths based, mutual aid group program for anyone who wishes to take control of their problem behaviour (including addiction to alcohol and other drugs, gambling, food, internet, sex and others). SMART Recovery also helps with alleviating the associated distress, such as depression, anxiety and anger.

SMART Recovery uses evidence-based tools and techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to help people achieve their goals.

About the Training 

The SMART Recovery training is practical, engaging and key for professional development. You will learn how to empower participants to self-manage their problem behaviour.

The training provides:

• an introduction to the SMART Recovery 4-Point Program
• an introduction to SMART Recovery Tools – how to apply them in a group setting
• an understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Stages of Change (SOC) tools and techniques
• key group facilitation skills
• opportunity for experiential learning
• be coached on how to facilitate a meeting and how to manage difficult scenarios.
• practical ideas to help you start a SMART Recovery meeting and keep your participants motivated to change
• SMART Recovery Facilitator manual
• ongoing support from the SMART Recovery trainers, webinars and refresher trainings.

Please note: While training costs are one off, organisations that go on to start running the SMART Recovery program as part of their service must obtain a program subscription.

Did you know? SMART Recovery Facilitator Training is now also available 100% online, find out more. 

Where: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Contact: Ph: 02 9373 5100 E: smartrecovery@srau.org.au
Duration: 2 days
Group size: 8 – 10 people per training event