SMART Recovery Family and Friends Online Training
This training will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills required to confidently and competently facilitate SMART Recovery Australia’s award-winning SMART Family & Friends program. You will learn how to run the SMART Family & Friends program in two key formats: Video conference support meetings, so you can get started immediately In person support meetings, for when it is safe to do so.
Description
This will be an intimate training event (8 people max.) delivered via Zoom in 4 X 2.5 hour blocks, over 2 days.
The training course that will teach you to empower supporters of people with problematic behaviours, including:
- How to challenge unhelpful and self-defeating behaviours
- How to incorporate SMART Recovery tools and techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
- Key program pillars including self-care, setting boundaries, assertive communication, problem solving and others.
While all training costs are one off, before an organisation can commence running the SMART Recovery program, including starting a SMART Recovery meeting, they must purchase a subscription. Subscription fees only apply to organisations and not individuals voluntarily running meetings in the community.
Prerequisites
To attend this training, you must have completed SMART Recovery Australia's facilitator training.