SMART Recovery South Africa Meetings

Monday SMART Recovery Meeting

Tuesday Family & Friends Meeting

Smart Recovery Meetings - science based addiction support online meetings using practical tools.

Every Monday at 19h45 - 21h00 - For the month of January, thereafter at 19h30.

South African Time (GMT+2)

Zoom:

Meeting ID: 863 6488 8232

Contact: info@smartrecoverysouthafrica.org

Cost: Free - no registration required

Program: SMART Recovery 4 Point

SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program is the organization’s flagship secular program serving those with an addictive behavior, including both substance and activity/process addictions.

Trained facilitators lead effective mutual support group discussions on these topics:

Building and maintaining motivation
Coping with urges and cravings
Managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Living a balanced life

Related tools consistent with evidence-based motivational and cognitive behavioral theories are also offered and discussed.

Specific audiences: Adults Welcome (18+)

Languages spoken: English

Tuesday Family & Friends Meeting

1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month

19h30 - 20h30

South African Time (GMT+2)

Zoom:

Meeting ID: 845 3066 6087

Contact: info@smartrecoverysouthafrica.org

Cost: Free - no registration required

Program: SMART Recovery Family & Friends

SMART Recovery Family & Friends is a secular mutual support program for family and friends of individuals with addictive behaviors. If you are struggling with addiction, this meeting is NOT for you (please look for 4-Point meetings instead). The program is based on the tools of SMART Recovery and Community Reinforcement Approach & Family Training (CRAFT). Studies have shown that CRAFT results in a significantly higher rate of treatment entry for Loved Ones than Al-Anon or Johnson Intervention. At our meetings, trained volunteer facilitators address specific issues encountered by family and friends of those with addictive behaviors. Tools consistent with evidence-based motivational and cognitive behavioral theories are also offered and discussed.

Specific audiences: Adults Welcome

Anyone 18 and over fitting the purpose of the above program is welcome to join the meeting. Please read the program description to make sure it's the right meeting for you.

Languages spoken: English

Friday SMART Recovery Meeting

Tuesday Family & Friends Meeting

Friday SMART Recovery Meeting

Every Friday at 18h00 - 19h00

South African Time (GMT+2)

Zoom:

Meeting ID: 839 9442 2367

Contact: info@smartrecoverysouthafrica.org

Cost: Free - no registration required

Program: SMART Recovery 4 Point

SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program is the organization’s flagship secular program serving those with an addictive behavior, including both substance and activity/process addictions.

Trained facilitators lead effective mutual support group discussions on these topics:

Building and maintaining motivation
Coping with urges and cravings
Managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Living a balanced life

Related tools consistent with evidence-based motivational and cognitive behavioral theories are also offered and discussed.

Specific audiences: Adults Welcome (18+)

Languages spoken: English

What to expect at a SMART Meeting

Welcome to SMART Recovery!

We have 2 meetings in South Africa per week (open to anyone worldwide over the age of 18), as well as almost hourly meetings across the world. SMART Meetings are 60 - 90 minutes long. We are very flexible with the flow of the meetings, as we allow participants to take it in the direction that they need it to. If there is a common theme, we will discuss SMART tools to help with the topic brought up. Meetings generally follow this pattern:

1. Check In's - each person gets a turn to introduce themselves to the group, let us know what brings you to SMART, and any particular challenges or successes you have had over the past week. At SMART Recovery, we do not dwell on the past but focus on the present and future, so a history of your addiction is not needed.

If you do not wish to check in, you are welcome to just listen.

2. SMART Tool or Recovery Related Topic - We will present how to use a SMART tool, or show some other recovery related material which can include a video, game, presentation or other.

3. Discussion - we love cross talk at SMART Recovery and allow for discussion time for members to comment, give input or suggestions, or say what has worked for them. We use "I" statements and do not tell others what they should do, but rather what worked for you.

4. Check Out - time permitting, we do a short check out for any last thoughts and something you took from the meeting.

Questions are welcome at any time during the meeting, simply raise your hand.

Participation is helpful to your recovery, but is always optional.

MEETINGS: Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to us at info@smartrecoverysouthafrica.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Can I attend SMART Recovery Meetings elsewhere in the world?

Yes, absolutely!

Please see the "SMART Around The World" tab for all the international SMART websites.

In the Meeting Finder,

Choose any city and choose ---- by distance. Choose the day of the week and hit search!

Are there any in-person meetings in Africa?

Unfortunately, not yet, but our South African online meetings are open to anyone in the world.

Do I have to identify myself as an alcoholic or addict?

Absolutely not. In fact, SMART Recovery does not allow these labels in our meetings as you are not your behaviour.

Are drugs discussed by name in meetings?

Yes. Most members will state what their DOC was in their check ins. You don't have to do this if you prefer not to, it just helps to identify who had the same addiction as you. But do be aware that you will likely hear drugs mentioned by name in meetings.

Is crosstalk allowed?

YES!! We strongly encourage cross talk at our meetings. This is a peer support space and sharing what has worked for you may help someone else.

May I attend a SMART Recovery meeting if I am also in AA/NA?

Absolutely! Just be aware that SMART is a science based program based on tools, not steps. We do not allow promotion of other programs during meetings, but if you find other recovery programs helpful, we always encourage you to do what is best for your recovery. No two paths to recovery are the same.

What language are the meetings conducted in?

For now, all South African meetings are conducted in English.

Is it compulsory to participate in the meeting?

No. Whilst active participation makes for a better meeting and is helpful to your personal recovery journey, you are more than welcome to just listen and leave your camera off if you prefer to.

Am I allowed to attend a meeting if I have not yet given up using/drinking?

Yes, if you are considering going into recovery you are more than welcome to join our meetings. We just ask that if you have been drinking or using on the day of the meeting, that you rather don't participate but just listen in.

SMART Recovery South Africa Meetings

Monday SMART Recovery Meeting

Tuesday Family & Friends Meeting

Tuesday Family & Friends Meeting

Tuesday Family & Friends Meeting

Tuesday Family & Friends Meeting

Tuesday Family & Friends Meeting

Friday SMART Recovery Meeting

Tuesday Family & Friends Meeting

Friday SMART Recovery Meeting

What to expect at a SMART Meeting

Welcome to SMART Recovery!

MEETINGS: Frequently Asked Questions

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