Welcome Newcomers
Welcome to Recovery International!
Recovery International meetings provide a safe space to receive guidance, fellowship, acceptance, and support from peers with similar problems. All meetings follow the Recovery 4-Step Method that addresses the underlying cause of most symptoms. Through the structured meeting and encouragement from their peers, participants learn to “spot" their angry and fearful temper and use their will-power to manage symptoms and lead productive, healthier lives.
Watch a 4-Step Method example by clicking above.
Although Welcome Meetings are not required prior to joining any meeting, they are helpful in learning the basic concepts and 4-Step Method in a slower-paced environment.
If you can’t find a Welcome Meeting time that works for you, then watch these short videos to get you started.
You can also purchase the Better Mental Health for Everyone workbook for beginners on the Store tab.
Videos to Get you Started
Learn the Basic Concepts of the Recovery Method (10 minutes)
Watch a 4-Step Method Example (14 minutes)
See the Concept Review in Action (13 minutes)
Find a Welcome Meeting
Zoom or Phone Options
Meeting Structure
All Recovery International peer-led Support Meetings follow these five parts.
- Reading – The group reads from one of Dr. Abraham Low’s books or listens to one of the recorded lectures.
- Examples – Participants take turns describing an event from everyday life that caused distress. They explain how they used Recovery International tools to address their discomfort and control their responses.
- Spotting – After each example, other members offer comments, referred to as “spotting,” that highlight the example-giver’s use of Recovery International tools.
- Mutual Aid – At the end of the meeting is a time for informal discussion. It is a good time to ask about specific Recovery International “spots” that were discussed.
- Voluntary Contributions – Participants are asked at each meeting to help support the organization, with the suggested donation being $5 per meeting. However, no one is turned away due to inability to pay-- this should not deter anyone from attending.
Meeting Materials
To learn about the Recovery 4-Step Method and to participate in any Recovery International group (Community, Telephone or Online), you will need these meeting materials.
