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Above and Beyond Recovery Center
SMART Recovery Chicago
Services Offered
Addictions Counseling • Support Groups • Substance Use
Description
SMART Recovery provides support to individuals who have chosen to abstain, or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behaviors (substances or activities), by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions; and to work towards long-term satisfactions and quality of life.
The SMART Recovery® 4-Point Program® employs a variety of tools and techniques to help individuals gain independence from addiction and addictive behaviors. Participants are encouraged to learn how to use each tool and to practice the tools and techniques as they progress toward Point 4 of the program — achieving lifestyle balance and leading a fulfilling and healthy life. These tools include:
– Stages of Change
– Change Plan Worksheet
– Cost/Benefit Analysis (Decision Making Worksheet)
– ABCs of REBT for Urge Coping
– ABCs of REBT for Emotional Upsets
– DISARM (Destructive Images and Self-talk Awareness & Refusal Method)
– Hierarchy of Values
– Brainstorming
– Role-playing and Rehearsing
– USA (Unconditional Self-Acceptance)
Location
Service Options
Languages Spoken
- English
Eligibility
- This service is free
Payment
- Adults accepted
- Seniors accepted
Age
How to Apply
Groups meet daily. For more information, contact the meeting facilitator at 773-940-2960 or kdunn@anb.today.