SMART Recovery: An alternative, non-theistic solution

SMART Recovery:  An alternative to twelve step methods for those seeking a non-

theistic solution

Speaker: John B. Hooper

Tuesday, March 14, 7:30 pm (In-person only)

Sponsored by the First Church Humanist Group

John Hooper presents an overview of SMART Recovery, an alternative to classic AA or NA programs. The meeting begins at 7:30 in the Schweitzer Room and is in-person only.  Come learn what John has to share about this program and plans to expand its presence in our community. We also look forward to a robust discussion period during this face to face, or should we say, mask to mask presentation.

Since its founding in 1935, millions of people have found their way to recovery from addiction through Alcoholics Anonymous and related 12-step programs. AA remains a viable resource for many. However, its requirements for submitting to a “higher power” and its emphasis on powerlessness discourage others from joining AA. We have learned a lot about human behavior and addiction in the 88 years since Bill W. and Dr. Bob founded AA.

“Self-management and Recovery Training” (SMART Recovery) is a fact-based program that takes advantage of these learnings to provide people struggling with addiction with an empowering, non-theistic pathway to recovery. SMART Recovery preserves the compassionate group dynamics so important to recovery, while also providing each member with the necessary behavioral tools to overcome and be released from the urges that lead to relapse. It has been documented to be remarkably successful.

Please join us!

Participants are encouraged to join PFC if not already a member.
https://pghfreethought.org/Become-a-member