The Recovery Method
An overview of the Recovery Method presented by Greg Gumble on his program "Eye on America" (5 mins).
In Recovery participants learn how to discuss anger and fear in a supportive environment. Recovery tools teach self sufficiency and independence, allowing members to use what they learn in meetings to build constructive strategies for dealing with tough situations (9 mins).
In meetings participants present examples of how they used Recovery tools to help themselves through situations that they struggled with. Fred describes an everyday event where he is ignored in a line and how he controlled his temper (5 mins).
A list of Recovery tools presented as a slide show with music (5 mins).
A slide show featuring photos from original meetings and a historical overview (4 mins).
Testimonials from the Web
Rick is a Recovery leader who was reclusive and isolated. Since joining Recovery he has been able to do things he never would have been able to do before learning Recovery techniques (1 min).
Julie is a Recovery leader and has been involved in Recovery for over 50 years. After being diagnosed with deep seated anxiety neurosis, panic disorder, and compulsive obsessive disorders Recovery helped her to become well and face her fears (2 mins).
Kelly an assistant Recovery leader talks about how she found Recovery, and about the tools that helped her like being average, group minded, avoiding arguments, and doing things in part-acts (3 mins).
Interviews with Rob Winike
The following four links are to audio interviews with long time Recovery volunteer Rob Winike who runs a Recovery group in Portland Oregon. The interviews are conducted by Daniel Davis and provide a variety of details about the program. Each discussion is about 30 minutes.
An overview of Recovery international and its 80 year history. How participants can learn to lead more peaceful lives by changing their habits.
Interview with Rob Winike, Jan 2016 (32 mins)
What defines a nervous person, what happens when they have a panic attack or an anxiety attack. The difference between angry temper and fearful temper.
Training to help with mental health recovery, signs of hope and improvement, mental health stigma, and the importance of mobilizing more mental health activists.
Interview with Rob Winike, Oct 2016 (36 mins)
Learn about peer based self help through cognitive behavioural training, examples of bad habits regarding one's mental health, and strategies for dealing with mental health issues.
Interview with Rob Winike, Mar 2017 (29 mins)
More Information
RecoveryIntl You Tube Channel
Hamilton Recovery Meetings
Books1: Mental Health Through Will-Training
