Hi, everyone. The new site looks great, so well done to the person who did the
redesign. Nice and clean, great palate, simple and appealing font, easy nav,
beautiful image. (If only the national site could get a face lift!)
I mentioned this in a meeting last night, but I'm not seeing any of the Thursday
Manhattan meetings on the calendar in the monthly or weekly view. I was told
that they're going on, but they don't show up. I've cleared cache, refreshed,
etc., but no Manhattan Thursday. Just Suffolk.
Thanks!
The
Thursday night Manhattan meetings were apparently overlooked during the process
of creating the calendar. I’m emailing the person who can get them on there.
Thanks for catching that and bringing it to the attention of the group!
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SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 4:24 AM To: SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: [SMARTNYCForum] Digest Number 416
Hi, everyone. The new site looks great, so well done to the person who did the
redesign. Nice and clean, great palate, simple and appealing font, easy nav,
beautiful image. (If only the national site could get a face lift!)
I mentioned this in a meeting last night, but I'm not seeing any of the
Thursday Manhattan meetings on the calendar in the monthly or weekly view. I
was told that they're going on, but they don't show up. I've cleared cache,
refreshed, etc., but no Manhattan Thursday. Just Suffolk.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting was attended by a total of 10 persons,
1 of whom was new to SMART Recovery meetings.
After check in, we discussed Point 3 (managing thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors). We read Section 5, pages 2-4 in the SMART Recovery Handbook.
Michael.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting was attended by a total of 5 persons,
all regulars to the Rego Park group. After check in, we had a general
discussion of recovery related topics.
Michael.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by a total
of 9 persons, including 1 person new to SMART Recovery meetings.
After check in, we had a general discussion on a bunch of recovery related
topics, including acceptance of the changes recovery brings our way.
Michael.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by a total
of 8 persons, all regulars to the Rego Park group.
After check in, we read and discussed two readings from the SMART Recovery
Handbook:
1) "You CAN Change; You Better Believe It" (Section 3, Page 3).
2) "How To Set SMART Goals" (Section 6, Page 8).
Michael
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by a total
of 6 persons, all regulars to the Rego Park group.
After check in, we read "A Word About Coping Statements" from the SMART Recovery
Handbook (Section 5, Page 9). We then discussed coping statements we used
ourselves.
Michael.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by a total
of 9 persons, including 1 person new to SMART Recovery meetings.
After check in, we discussed our new participant's emotional disturbance
regarding her spouse's addictive behavior. Much feedback was given.
Michael.
Before you laugh, keep in mind that a lot of people use this silly little
service as a search engine, so it's a good place to get SMART's name out there
and build awareness.
If you use Twitter and don't mind talking about SMART Recovery (or if you want
to set up an anonymous feed, like I did!), I created a list for SMART Recovery,
REBT, and CBT:
@sum_zero/smartrecovery-rebt-cbt
My feed is sum_zero. If you follow me, I'll follow you and add you to the list.
There are a bzillion AA feeds out there, but I could only find two or three
about SMART, and only a few more about REBT and CBT. I've seen a decent amount
of traffic from Twitter onto my SMART blog, which is massively linked back to
smartrecovery.org and smartrecoverynyc.org.
If you create a feed, consider using tags like #SMART, #addiction, #recovery,
#sobriety, #REBT, etc. It's free and easy digital marketing!
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by a total
of 8 persons, including 1 person new to SMART Recovery meetings.
After check in, we had a reading and discussion of Prochaska and DiClemente's
stages of change model of recovery.
Michael.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by 10
persons, including 3 persons new to SMART Recovery meetings.
After check in, we conducted a CBA to help a regular participant firm up her
committment to strive for recovery.
Michael.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by a total
of 7 persons, all regulars to the Rego Park group.
Due to the depth of the issues afffecting our participants, the check in led to
long discussions throughout.
Michael.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by a total
of 9 persons, including 1 person new to SMART Recovery meetings.
After check in we read the handout "Accept Yourself".
Michael.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by a total
of 9 persons, all regulars to the Rego Park group.
After check in, we conducted a CBA for the benefit of one of our participants.
Michael.
Five of us made it through a foot of snow to have a meeting this morning, one
being new to SMART Recovery meetings.
We had a general discussion, with an intro to doing a CBA for the newcomer.
Michael.
now that is dedication ...........I am impressed !!
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael <egoist1943@...>
To: SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Dec 20, 2009 3:17 pm
Subject: [SMARTNYCForum] Sunday Morning In Rego Park 12/20
Five of us made it through a foot of snow to have a meeting this morning, one being new to SMART Recovery meetings.
We had a general discussion, with an intro to doing a CBA for the newcomer.
The Sunday morning SMART Recovery meeting in Rego Park was attended by a total
of 8 persons, all regulars to the Rego Park group.
After check in, we had a discussion on anger, what triggers it, and how to
defuse it.
Michael.
hello,
i'm looking for support in getting sober and i'd like to learn more about Smart
Recovery in NYC.
please send any information you think would be helpful - i'm also signing up to
get the weekly emails about meetings...
...is there anyone that frequents the meetings in Manhattan? i'd like to make
contact with someone who does so going to the first meeting won't be so tough.
thanks so much,
kate
Welcome Kate!
I'm Michael, I facilitate in Queens and am the moderator for this list.
Things have been quiet here for a while. I hope someone will respond to you, in
the meanwhile I wanted to welcome you and offer any info you need. I know
Manhattan meetings are solid and well attended, I rarely venture in, but several
of my attendees here in Queens also attend in Manhattan.
Michael.
--- In SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com, kate <kblack0656@...> wrote:
>
> hello,
>
> i'm looking for support in getting sober and i'd like to learn more about
Smart Recovery in NYC.
>
> please send any information you think would be helpful - i'm also signing up
to get the weekly emails about meetings...
> ...is there anyone that frequents the meetings in Manhattan? i'd like to make
contact with someone who does so going to the first meeting won't be so tough.
>
> thanks so much,
> kate
>
hi Michael,
thanks for responding-
i also live in Queens, actually within walking distance to The Long Island
Consultation Center...is that still where the meetings are held...Sundays at
11:30am?
i think i will try to be there this Sun. if you are definitely meeting. how
many people attend? do i need to bring anything? i ordered the handbook and
expect it in a day or two.
i'm serious about getting sober (from alcohol) but need support in this new
decision - so i really appreciate you getting back to me.
thanks - talk to you later,
kate
--- On Tue, 1/18/11, Michael <egoist1943@...> wrote:
> From: Michael <egoist1943@...>
> Subject: [SMARTNYCForum] Re: hello-
> To: SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:43 PM
> Welcome Kate!
>
>
>
> I'm Michael, I facilitate in Queens and am the
> moderator for this list.
>
>
>
> Things have been quiet here for a while. I hope someone
> will respond to you, in the meanwhile I wanted to welcome
> you and offer any info you need. I know Manhattan meetings
> are solid and well attended, I rarely venture in, but
> several of my attendees here in Queens also attend in
> Manhattan.
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> Michael.
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> --- In SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com,
> kate <kblack0656@...> wrote:
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> > hello,
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> > i'm looking for support in getting sober and
> i'd like to learn more about Smart Recovery in NYC.
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> > please send any information you think would be helpful
> - i'm also signing up to get the weekly emails about
> meetings...
>
> > ...is there anyone that frequents the meetings in
> Manhattan? i'd like to make contact with someone who
> does so going to the first meeting won't be so tough.
>
> >
>
> > thanks so much,
>
> > kate
>
> >
>
>
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Kate:
Yes, we meet every Sunday at 11:30 A.M. at The Long Island Consultation Center.
The only time we wouldn't meet is if the center is closed for a holiday such as
Easter Sunday, or if there was a bad snowstorm, which is rare.
Meetings usually average from 6 to 12 people. For example, we had 8 last
Sunday, 5 the week before, and 10 the week before that. We have a solid core of
regulars, although there have been several newcomers in the past few weeks, so
you won't be alone.
Just bring yourself! It's great you will be getting the Handbook, in addition,
we usually work on handouts at most meetings. I'm sure you will find the
support of others on the same journey.
I look forward to meeting you.
Michael.
--- In SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com, kate <kblack0656@...> wrote:
>
> hi Michael,
>
> thanks for responding-
> i also live in Queens, actually within walking distance to The Long Island
Consultation Center...is that still where the meetings are held...Sundays at
11:30am?
> i think i will try to be there this Sun. if you are definitely meeting. how
many people attend? do i need to bring anything? i ordered the handbook and
expect it in a day or two.
> i'm serious about getting sober (from alcohol) but need support in this new
decision - so i really appreciate you getting back to me.
>
> thanks - talk to you later,
> kate
thanks again Michael...!
see you Sunday!
best,
kate
--- On Wed, 1/19/11, Michael <egoist1943@...> wrote:
> From: Michael <egoist1943@...>
> Subject: [SMARTNYCForum] Re: hello-
> To: SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 10:25 AM
> Kate:
>
>
>
> Yes, we meet every Sunday at 11:30 A.M. at The Long Island
> Consultation Center. The only time we wouldn't meet is
> if the center is closed for a holiday such as Easter Sunday,
> or if there was a bad snowstorm, which is rare.
>
>
>
> Meetings usually average from 6 to 12 people. For example,
> we had 8 last Sunday, 5 the week before, and 10 the week
> before that. We have a solid core of regulars, although
> there have been several newcomers in the past few weeks, so
> you won't be alone.
>
>
>
> Just bring yourself! It's great you will be getting the
> Handbook, in addition, we usually work on handouts at most
> meetings. I'm sure you will find the support of others
> on the same journey.
>
>
>
> I look forward to meeting you.
>
>
>
> Michael.
>
>
>
> --- In SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com,
> kate <kblack0656@...> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > hi Michael,
>
> >
>
> > thanks for responding-
>
> > i also live in Queens, actually within walking
> distance to The Long Island Consultation Center...is that
> still where the meetings are held...Sundays at 11:30am?
>
> > i think i will try to be there this Sun. if you are
> definitely meeting. how many people attend? do i need to
> bring anything? i ordered the handbook and expect it in a
> day or two.
>
> > i'm serious about getting sober (from alcohol) but
> need support in this new decision - so i really appreciate
> you getting back to me.
>
> >
>
> > thanks - talk to you later,
>
> > kate
>
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Hi everyone,
Starting in March we will be down to two facilitators for the Tool Time
meetings.
Tool time runs Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 at The Addictions Institute in
Roosevelt Hospital, 10 Av at 59 St.
The meeting has a core group and the usual newcomers, many of whom are trying to
decide what will work for them.
After 4 months, we're just starting to gain momentum.
If you're an existing facilitator, that's great.
If you're thinking about becoming a facilitator, I'll be your mentor and we can
co-facilitate meetings to start.
Send me an email note if you're potentially interested.
Lee
Hi Lee:
I'm glad you posted here, it's good to see the Forum getting some life!
So, Wednesday night at AI is the Tool Time Group. I like it!
I agree with you that any group should have a minimum of 3 facilitators on the
team. You made a wise choice calling for assistance when it fell to 2.
Hopefully you will get more facilitators or trainees to join your team.
Is it harder to facilitate a Tool Time meeting than a standard or other type of
SMART meeting? Folks might be intimidated by the heavy emphasis on tools and
need reassurance we aren't doing rocket science.
I also looked at the meeting stats for Wednesday night. You can use some
outreach for Tool Time Group. There are a bunch of outpatient programs very
close to AI. Perhaps you might want to shoot an e-mail to Stan, he is head of
the Outreach Committee and discuss having the Outreach Committee do some
presentations in the upcoming months.
Michael.
--- In SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com, "Lee" <iamleeinnyc@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> Starting in March we will be down to two facilitators for the Tool Time
meetings.
> Tool time runs Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 at The Addictions Institute
in Roosevelt Hospital, 10 Av at 59 St.
> The meeting has a core group and the usual newcomers, many of whom are trying
to decide what will work for them.
> After 4 months, we're just starting to gain momentum.
>
> If you're an existing facilitator, that's great.
> If you're thinking about becoming a facilitator, I'll be your mentor and we
can co-facilitate meetings to start.
>
> Send me an email note if you're potentially interested.
>
> Lee
>
I'm glad you posted here, it's good to see the Forum getting some life!
So, Wednesday night at AI is the Tool Time Group. I like it!
I agree with you that any group should have a minimum of 3 facilitators on the team. You made a wise choice calling for assistance when it fell to 2. Hopefully you will get more facilitators or trainees to join your team.
Is it harder to facilitate a Tool Time meeting than a standard or other type of SMART meeting? Folks might be intimidated by the heavy emphasis on tools and need reassurance we aren't doing rocket science.
I also looked at the meeting stats for Wednesday night. You can use some outreach for Tool Time Group. There are a bunch of outpatient programs very close to AI. Perhaps you might want to shoot an e-mail to Stan, he is head of the Outreach Committee and discuss having the Outreach Committee do some presentations in the upcoming months.
Michael.
--- In SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com, "Lee" <iamleeinnyc@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > Starting in March we will be down to two facilitators for the Tool Time meetings. > Tool time runs Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 at The Addictions Institute in Roosevelt Hospital, 10 Av at 59 St. > The meeting has a core group and the usual newcomers, many of whom are trying to decide what will work for them. > After 4 months, we're just starting to gain momentum. > > If you're an existing facilitator, that's great. > If you're thinking about becoming a facilitator, I'll be your mentor and we can co-facilitate meetings to start. > > Send me an email note if you're potentially interested. > > Lee >
Since you are new here, why don't you introduce yourself to the group?
Michael.
--- In SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com, "scotttl82" <scotttl82@...> wrote:
>
> 303.564.9239
>
> Feeling very lost right now. Need help.
>
Hey everyone,
I'm new to the face-to-face SMART Meetings, though I've been checking out the
online stuff for quite a while. I went to the Saturday meeting at Hudson Guild
a little over a month ago, which I found really useful/supportive. I haven't
made it back yet (I've had a lot of weddings, weekend trips & other Saturday
commitments - plus Irene last weekend!) but I should be able to get back
tomorrow.
What I'm wondering about is the Wednesday 1 pm meeting in Brooklyn. I live in
Brooklyn and work in the Financial District, but if that's a strong meeting, I'd
love to make connections with people who live in my part of town. Anyone go to
that one? Should I have an "appointment" that requires me to miss work so I can
make it one week soon? Any info would be much appreciated!
Best,
Sam
Hey Sam:
From what I understand, the Wednesday Brooklyn meeting is very small. We have
been working on moving the day and location, we have potential meeting space on
Saturdays near Atlantic Terminal to use if we can get a team of facilitators to
commit to.
There's been fits and starts in getting a solid presence in Brooklyn over the
past ten years, hopefully we can pull this off once and for all.
Michael.
--- In SMARTNYCForum@yahoogroups.com, "viciouslies" <fun@...> wrote:
>
> Hey everyone,
>
> I'm new to the face-to-face SMART Meetings, though I've been checking out the
online stuff for quite a while. I went to the Saturday meeting at Hudson Guild
a little over a month ago, which I found really useful/supportive. I haven't
made it back yet (I've had a lot of weddings, weekend trips & other Saturday
commitments - plus Irene last weekend!) but I should be able to get back
tomorrow.
>
> What I'm wondering about is the Wednesday 1 pm meeting in Brooklyn. I live in
Brooklyn and work in the Financial District, but if that's a strong meeting, I'd
love to make connections with people who live in my part of town. Anyone go to
that one? Should I have an "appointment" that requires me to miss work so I can
make it one week soon? Any info would be much appreciated!
>
> Best,
> Sam
>
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