Demonstration of a SMART Recovery Meeting- Tools for Living

SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. Based on REBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, it serves as an alternative to AA and other twelve step approaches for those seeking to recover from addiction. During this workshop attendees will view a typical SMART Recovery meeting and learn three SMART Recovery tools for living a balanced lifestyle. 

Objectives

• View a demonstration of a typical SMART Recovery Meeting. 
• Learn three SMART Recovery tools to cope with urges. 
• Ask questions about SMART and learn how to become a SMART Recovery facilitator. 

About Micah Perkins

Micah Perkins M.S., L.P.C, L.A.D.C. completed his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences both from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. He is a recognized Certified Reality Therapist from the William Glasser Institute and has completed Advanced Training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York and is a S.M.A.R.T Recovery facilitator. His experience includes working with children and teens in therapeutic foster care and in acute and residential treatment programs. 

In addition, Micah has worked with adults in a community mental health center and in his own private practice. In 2014, he founded Edmond Counseling and Professional Development, LLC, whose mission is to provide evidence-based counseling to children, teens, and adults, training to mental health professionals, and wellness training to organizations.