Recovery Connections Network : 25 in 25 Volunteer Spotlight: Michael Werner

Friday, January 31, 2020

25 in 25 Volunteer Spotlight: Michael Werner - SMART Recovery Blog Digest

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Here's a look at the latest blog articles posted by SMART Recovery USA. Visit the SMART Recovery blog to read more articles aimed at helping you, your loved ones, and your community overcome addiction.

25 in 25 Volunteer Spotlight: Michael Werner

Michael Werner is retired, but his work with SMART Recovery in North Carolina keeps him busy. “For 30 years I have been doing small addictions groups, trying in my own small way to make a difference,” he says. In fact, his work on behalf of SMART Recovery has made a profound difference. Werner has successfully […]

25-in-25 Volunteer Spotlight: Carol and Richard Siddall

Carol and Richard Siddall learned about SMART Recovery when they met Joe Gerstein, MD, FACP, at an AHA conference, but it was another 10 years before they got involved. Once they did, the couple was all in. Invited by a friend to take SMART’s Facilitator training and bring SMART Recovery to Connecticut, the Siddalls were […]

Free E-Book: Becoming a SMART Recovery Facilitator

So, you are considering becoming a SMART Recovery facilitator. We thank you in advance for your commitment, time, and dedication to the SMART Recovery® organization and to the participants with whom you’ll come in contact. Being a SMART facilitator is an important and rewarding volunteer position. By becoming a SMART facilitator, you support: Providing free […]

[Video] Unconditional Self Acceptance (USA) – Tips and Tools for Recovery that Works!

We are pleased to announce the release of our newest Tips & Tools for Recovery that Works! video on the topic of Unconditional Self Acceptance (USA). USA is an important exercise because, as anyone in recovery knows, addiction to any substance or behavior generates a host of emotions, many of them quite negative, that can undermine your feelings of self-worth. […]

Annual Survey: Please Respond by February 29

Dear SMART Community, This message comes with sincere thanks to you for choosing to volunteer your time in support of SMART Recovery. We ask that you please participate in our 2019 Annual Survey. Survey responses will help guide strategic planning and shape the future of SMART Recovery. The survey will be open until February 29. Please respond […]

About SMART Recovery

Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including such things as alcohol, drugs, gambling, eating disorders, shopping, and internet use.

Each week, many thousands of people discuss recovery progress and challenges at more than 3,000 in-person meetings in 23 countries, 40+ online gatherings, and 24/7/365 internet message board forums.

Participants use SMART to assume responsibility for their own recovery and become empowered using its 4-Point Program®: building motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life.

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