What is a 4 point recovery meeting?

What is a 4 point recovery meeting refers to a structured mutual support meeting format used by SMART Recovery and other secular recovery programs, based on four points or areas of focus for building and maintaining recovery from addictive behaviors. SMART Recovery, which stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training, uses a 4-Point Program: Point 1 building and maintaining motivation to change, Point 2 coping with urges and cravings, Point 3 managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors underlying addiction, and Point 4 living a balanced life and maintaining long term lifestyle. A 4 point recovery meeting follows this framework, typically 60 to 90 minutes, facilitated by trained volunteer or professional, where participants check in, discuss current challenges related to one of the points, learn cognitive behavioral tools like ABCs, cost-benefit analysis, and coping strategies, and set goals. Unlike 12-step meetings that emphasize spiritual surrender and powerlessness, 4 point meetings emphasize self-empowerment, self-reliance, and science-based tools. They are open to anyone with addictive behaviors including substances and activities, and focus on practical skills for self-directed recovery and balanced living.