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All recovery meeting format

All Recovery Meeting Format

Welcome to the Young People in Recovery – __________ Chapter all-recovery meeting. This meeting is open to all who have experienced addiction, are affected by addiction, or support the recovery lifestyle. We meet every (day of the week) at (time). If you have your phone, please take a moment to put it on vibrate or silent.

YPR chapters engage people in or seeking recovery and their allies in communities across the country to take a stand for recovery. If you have any questions about YPR or the ________  Chapter, please see a chapter member after the meeting. (Ask for chapter members to raise their hands).  

We’ll pause for a moment to allow everyone to check in to this meeting. Please get out your phones and text (CHAPTER SPECIFIC ARM KEYWORD) to 844-779-6749. This is how you check in to this meeting and stay connected to YPR events. Additionally, this will allow you to start tracking your recovery capital to get an overall picture of the progress you’re making in various areas of your life along your recovery journey. Please see me after the meeting for more information about the recovery capital index.  We will pause now to give everyone a moment to complete that. (Pause for 10-20 seconds)

As our name suggests, an all-recovery meeting supports all pathways of recovery. With that said, this meeting is not directly affiliated with any other recovery program. We are not here to replace anybody’s existing program or pathway but rather to enhance it and give us the chance to come together for support. You don’t have to be a young person to join us – all are welcome here! 

In addition, we would like for everyone to feel safe and know this is a safe space to discuss your personal experiences. If you feel unsafe at any time, please speak to the facilitator or any of the chapter members. We ask all participants to keep what they hear in this meeting private to protect individuals who attend.

Let’s begin with a moment of silence to remember why we’re here. 

(After a moment of silence) Thank you. 

Optional:

We will go around for each person to introduce themselves. However, you choose to introduce yourself is completely up to you. (Introduce yourself first. Example: My name is ____ and I’m a person in long-term recovery) 

Introduce a topic  

Please feel free to share about anything that you feel will enhance your recovery or the recovery of others. (If the group is large, say, “We ask you to keep your shares around 5 minutes or less.”) The floor is now open. 

Are there any announcements? 

(After announcements) The meeting is back open. 

In closing, I would like to thank everyone who attended today. We will close this meeting with a positive affirmation about ourselves (Go around the circle so each person can share their positive affirmation).

All Recovery Meeting Format Ideas

All Recovery Meetings (ARM) can be conducted in various formats to keep participants engaged and foster meaningful discussions. Here are some ideas for different ARM formats:

Focus on specific topics such as powerlessness, forgiveness, or mental health. Use guided questions to facilitate conversation.

Invite guest speakers to share their recovery stories or expertise on relevant topics.

Incorporate activities like meditation, art therapy, writing prompts, or group exercises to engage participants in different ways.

A popcorn style meeting refers to a format where participants speak spontaneously rather than following a pre-assigned order. Individuals “popcorn” into the conversation whenever they feel ready to contribute, similar to popcorn kernels popping at random. This approach encourages free-flowing dialogue and active participation, allowing people to share ideas as they emerge.

After someone shares, they “tag” the next person to speak, promoting inclusivity and participation. This practice encourages inclusivity and participation by ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute. It helps break down any hesitations participants might have about speaking up, while also fostering a more engaged and interactive meeting environment.

Celebrate recovery milestones and anniversaries. Allow the celebrant to choose the format and chair the meeting. Begin with introductions, where those who know the celebrant say a few words, making the meeting special and personal. Family members, friends, and even professionals like Drug Court Judges can be invited to speak, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.