Smart Recovery Webinars

Expert webinars on addiction, behaviour change, trauma and facilitator practice

 

This webinar library brings together SMART Recovery presentations, expert interviews and evidence-based discussions. These sessions support facilitators, professionals and participants in understanding addiction and recovery using CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

1. Foundations of Addiction & Behaviour Change

Understand the science behind addiction and the principles that support behaviour change.

Interview with Dr Carlo DiClemente – Co-creator of the Stages of Change

This webinar features Dr Carlo DiClemente discussing the Stages of Change model and how to support sustained behaviour change using strengths-based approaches.

William R. Miller: Motivational Interviewing & SMART Recovery

An interview with Dr William R. Miller exploring Motivational Interviewing and its role in supporting behaviour change within SMART Recovery.

From Motivation to Management: Live Q&A with Dr William R. Miller

A live Q&A session with Dr William R. Miller on Motivational Interviewing and its application in SMART Recovery meetings.

Interview with Dr Joe Gerstein – SMART Recovery Founder

An interview with Dr Joe Gerstein exploring the history of SMART Recovery, its introduction to Australia and its global development.

Dopamine Nation with Dr Anna Lembke

This webinar explores the role of dopamine in addiction, craving and behaviour patterns, and how understanding these mechanisms can support recovery.

Research Evidence for SMART Recovery

This webinar explores the evidence base behind SMART Recovery and its effectiveness in supporting behaviour change.

2. Facilitator Skills & SMART Practice

Build practical skills and confidence to effectively facilitate SMART Recovery meetings.

Building Confidence as a Facilitator

This webinar shares practical strategies to build facilitator confidence and improve SMART Recovery meeting delivery.

Labels are for Jam Jars – Dan Raffell

This presentation explores destigmatising behavioural change and challenges the use of labels in recovery.

Motivational Interviewing as a Brief Intervention

This session explores how Motivational Interviewing can be used as a brief intervention in SMART Recovery group settings.

3. Trauma, Lived Experience & Recovery

Explore how trauma, lived experience and personal context shape recovery journeys.

Trauma Informed Practice | Dr Cathy Kezelman AM

This webinar explores trauma-informed approaches and how to create safe, supportive environments for participants in recovery

Trauma and Substance Use

This webinar explores the relationship between trauma and substance use and its impact on recovery.

Giving Birth to Change: Journey of a FASD Mother

A lived-experience webinar exploring recovery, trauma and the journey of a mother navigating FASD.

4. Emotional Wellbeing & Life in Recovery

Learn practical strategies to manage emotions and build a meaningful, balanced life in recovery.

Emotions of Addiction – SMART Webinar with Sally Boardman

This webinar explores the role of emotions in addiction and their impact on recovery.

Practical Strategies to Help with Emotional Distress – Sarah Edelman

This session provides practical tools to manage emotional distress and support wellbeing in recovery.

The Good Life: SMART Recovery with Dr Robert Waldinger

This webinar explores wellbeing, connection and what contributes to a meaningful life in recovery.