Referring to Mutual Support Groups - Distinguishing between the Choices
A Recorded Webinar
Recorded on November 28, 2012
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Description
A major component of a client's recovery plan is often attending mutual support groups, which provide a common space for individuals who are struggling in similar ways to get support. This webinar outlines the ways in which mutual support groups can be beneficial to clients with addiction-related struggles and how to select the most appropriate option based on the client's needs. It also details the various mutual support group options available and how to connect clients to them.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the difference between mutual support group options
- refer clients to appropriate mutual support groups for their needs.
Presenters
Shari Allwood
Shari Allwood is the Executive Director of SMART Recovery, a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to help individuals gain independence from addictive behavior and live a balanced life. SMART Recovery believes in supporting the availability of choice in recovery programs. Shari is pleased to join us to represent a wide variety of mutual support groups, and how each may appeal to individuals with differing needs or beliefs. Information about various groups will be presented as well as compared and contrasted. Shari suggests, "of the program options, not one specific recovery program is likely to be helpful to all. The best recovery outcomes occur when people know of and have access to a variety of programs and are free to choose among them."
Shari Allwood is the Executive Director of SMART Recovery, a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to help individuals gain independence from addictive behavior and live a balanced life. SMART Recovery believes in supporting the availability of choice in recovery programs. Shari is pleased to join us to represent a wide variety of mutual support groups, and how each may appeal to individuals with differing needs or beliefs. Information about various groups will be presented as well as compared and contrasted. Shari suggests, "of the program options, not one specific recovery program is likely to be helpful to all. The best recovery outcomes occur when people know of and have access to a variety of programs and are free to choose among them."
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Beginning
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Who Should Attend
Addiction professionals, employee assistance professionals, social workers, mental health counselors, professional counselors, psychologists, and other helping professionals that are interested in learning about addiction-related matters.
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