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1 RI NW AREA #150 NEWS Winter 2016 News and Features from Area Leaders About Members and Recovery-ites RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL: READY to HELP Editor: Rob Winike [email protected]
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RI NW AREA
#150 NEWS
Winter 2016 News and Features from Area Leaders
About Members and Recovery-ites
RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL:
READY to HELP
Editor: Rob Winike [email protected]
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THE LATEST RI AREA NEWS: RI National Leader Training Kicks Off RI 2016 Programs
NW Area #150 members who attended the leader trainings this past fall gave RI trainers high marks and commendations -- see comments below. If you are a leader with assistants or potential assistants that would benefit from training, please read the recent notice from RI Corporate below and respond soon!
WE LOVE TRAINING IN RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL
AS OUR WAY OF TRYING TO START OFF 2016 RIGHT, PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
THIS SPECIAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING OFFER FOR RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL LEADERS
AND ASSISTANT LEADERS WHO ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A FOUR-SESSION TRAINING EVENT
IN THE NEW YEAR.
Recovery International leaders and assistant leaders are invited to attend a four-session training event
followed by a Q&A Session starting in January. The training will be conducted by three experienced
trainers, using the Recovery International One Day Trainer's Manual. This is a phone conference training
that will be limited to 20 people. Participants are requested to attend four sessions followed by a Q&A
Session, which will be offered on Saturday mornings at 11:00 AM Central Time on:
Training Session #1: Saturday, January 16, 2016
Training Session #2: Saturday, January 30, 2016
Training Session #3: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Training Session #4: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Q&A Workshop: Saturday, March 12, 2016
How to Apply: Please send an email to [email protected] including your name,
phone, email and zip code
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Leaders from 15 states plus Canada and Puerto Rico attended the recently
completed round of RI National Training. Approximately 25 attendees used the RI
Training Manual in a series of two-hour phone conference trainings with four RI
trainers and guest speakers. Thanks go to all participants who contributed their
experience and techniques, from Rob Winike, Charlotte Moran, Monique Casbeer
and Scott Dixon. Some comments from recent attendees:
I did take notes. I did not have the Manual and /or Hand-out, but I understood all of the trainers. Your efforts were a good example of group-mindedness. I look forward to more.
I appreciated the part where you suggested we self-endorse with a pat on the back. I actually did it, and then, looking in the mirror, I realized I had a big smile on my face! Well done!
I am very grateful to be able to participate. I could tell that the trainers worked very hard to make this a success. The "Baby Manual" is well organized, very easy to understand and does a good job of explaining key concepts. The conversations after the session were really helpful.
I'm glad you had us endorse ourselves for working with the "technical difficulties" using the phone, *6 procedures, garbled voices, etc. (Maybe in your reminder emails before the next session, you could explain those procedures. Sarah's version was crystal clear.) Thanks again for offering these sessions.
I liked the first training session. I couldn't understand what you were saying sometimes. I wonder if you were too close to the microphone or if you were using the speaker mode in your phone. Just ideas. I plan to continue on with the rest of the meetings. Thank you very much to all the Trainers. Good job and much needed!!
Wow, I'm so glad this session is recorded - the topics are just what I need to learn
about. Since I couldn't participate today, the recording will be very helpful - unless, of course,
you've come out with some written material on this!
First of all, I must tell you that today's training session was The Best! So much participation,
so much clear, info-packed guidance. Thanks a million.
That was a great meeting today. The group was really working together, exchanging views and
experiences, which was very educational for me.
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AREA LEADER MEETINGS ARE THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Our leader meeting is a 60-minute phone conference that meets on the
first Sunday of every month. If you are a leader or assistant in our
area, please join us – the agenda is below.
December 6th, 2015 NW Area #150 Leader’s Meeting AGENDA
Sunday, 12/6/15 at 4:00 PM Pacific, 5:00 Mountain, 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Phone Conference Line: 1-712-432-8773; access code: 112799#
1. INTRODUCTIONS: name and current meeting information/location
2. READING: Wisdom of Dr. Low book pg. 45, “Frustration”
3. READING: RI Group Leader Guide pg. 7-8, “Role of the Leader”
4. RI LEADER EXAMPLE: (a triviality about leadership at an RI meeting or something that
happened at a RI meeting with voluntary spotting to follow). Assistant Leaders are also
encouraged to share an example
5. LEADER MEETING UPDATES: Reports from leaders and assistant leaders regarding
member meetings. Updates for current Area Meeting List (attached below). Discussion and
suggestions for leaders having a problem that needs attention
6. PUBLICITY EFFORTS: Rob W.
7. NEW ROUND OF NATIONAL LEADER TRAINING IN JANUARY: Rob W.
8. HOLIDAY PARTY REPORT: Rob W., Mary B.
9. TREASURER NEWS: Tom G.
10. RI ONLINE: If possible, encourage RI members to sign up for an upcoming Power
to Change Online Website (www.recoveryinternational.org) Below are the dates of upcoming
presentations:
Meeting Date Time Group Leader
NW Area #150 News for Oregon,
Idaho, Washington and Montana
Recovery International Meetings
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Power to Change
Wednesday
December 2,
2015
4:00 PM PT Randall Walker
Power to Change
Thursday
December 3,
2015
6:00 PM PT Steven Ferradino
Power to Change
Wednesday
December 9,
2015
4:00 PM PT Randall Walker
Power to Change
Thursday
December 10,
2015
6:00 PM PT Steven Ferradino
Encourage members to investigate the Online Meetings, and RI Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryInternational. We want to stress to members what an
advantage it is to have the new web resources, and if possible, encourage them to sign up for
an upcoming Power to Change Online. https://www.recoveryinternational.org/meetings/online-
meetings/
There are also chat meetings where you type at
https://www.recoveryinternational.org/resources/chat/
http://www.recoveryinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/OnlineMeetingSchedule_2-18-15.pdf
The forum also has useful information https://www.recoveryinternational.org/resources/forum/
The leader information page is at https://www.recoveryinternational.org/leaders/
11. NEXT LEADER MEETING for NW Area #150: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM Pacific
Time, 5:00 Mountain Time, 7:00 PM Eastern Time
12. ENDORSEMENTS or what you liked in the meeting, as we end.
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Telephone Meetings Serve RI Members from the
comfort and convenience of home or office
Everyone is welcome to attend Recovery International Telephone Meetings. Whether you are
brand new to the Recovery International Cognitive Behavioral Training Method, or a veteran
member who has attended community meetings and would enjoy additional meetings
throughout the week, we are here for you. Telephone meetings also serve those who are
unable to attend R.I. community-based meetings in person due to distance, illness or other
challenges. *Meetings are accessed at participant’s own expense; they are toll calls with the
exception of the Intro Meetings.
INTRODUCTION TO RI (INTRO MEETINGS): 60 Minutes
Meetings Are Held Twice Per Month. Recovery International (RI) telephone meetings are
designed to introduce individuals to the Recovery group meetings method and structure.
Meetings include a question and answer period. *Practicing RI participants are welcome to
attend to demonstrate the method to newcomers.
Intro to Recovery Meeting Schedule is as follows (all in Eastern Standard Time):
2nd Sun. of the month at 7:00 pm ~ 4th Wed. of the month at 12 Noon ~ Phone: 1-800-371-8200
Access Code 107109#
OPEN TRADITIONAL PHONE MEETING: 90 Minutes
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Once you have attended at least one Introduction to Recovery International meeting, we
encourage you to attend our Open Meetings. These meetings use the traditional RI group
meeting format and process. Meeting materials are recommended for newcomers. A basic
schedule is shown below, or click on the options below to access downloadable materials. If
you are unable to access the materials, please call Headquarters at 1-866-221-0302 and
request a newcomer packet.
Open Meeting Schedules are as follows (all in Eastern Standard Time):
OPEN TRADITIONAL MEETING: Friday at 12 Noon ~ Saturday at 7:30 pm ~ Sunday at 8:00 pm
OPEN TRADITIONAL MEETING IN SPANISH: 90 Minutes Wed. 7:00 pm EST
OPEN LITERATURE MEETINGS: 60 Minutes: These meetings focus on the reading and
discussion of the works of Dr. Abraham A. Low; founder of Recovery, 1937. This meeting is
also useful for people with visual impairment or are reading challenged.
Literature Meeting Schedule (all in Eastern Standard Time):
Tues. at 8:00 pm ~ Thurs. at 4:15 pm
To Access Any Of The Above OPEN MEETINGS: Phone: 1-605-475-6333 Access Code: 25632#
Additional Meetings Available To Those With A Current Paid Membership In R.I. ($30.00 Per
Year) And Meet The Following Requirements:
SUPPLEMENTAL MEETINGS: 60 Minutes: For those that have attended a combination of 6
Intro & Open meetings, is currently an active R.I. meeting participant and understands the
basic R.I. method and concepts. Members may attend as many Supplemental meetings as
they wish.
Supplemental Meeting Schedule is as follows (all in Eastern Standard Time):
Sun. 2:30 pm ~ Mon. 12 Noon ~ Tues. 5:30 pm ~ Wed. 9:15 pm ~ Thurs. 12:45 pm ~ Fri. 7:30 pm
~ Sat. 11:00 am
TRADITIONAL ASSIGNED MEETINGS: 90 Minutes: For those that are currently an active
participant on R.I. Supplemental meetings and have demonstrated a working knowledge and
practice of the R.I. method.
Assigned Meeting Schedule is as follows (all in Eastern Standard Time):
Sun. 7:30 pm ~ Mon. 7:30 pm ~ Tues. 3:30 pm ~ Wed. 7:30 pm ~ Thurs. 2:30 pm ~ Thurs. 7:30
pm ~ Sat. 2:00 pm. *(One Assigned and /or Special Focus Meeting Per Member)
SPECIAL FOCUS MEETING: RIPP: 90 Minutes: An Assigned meeting using the RI method for
persons with physical problems: Fridays 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time)
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NEWCOMER’S CORNER:
Because we’ve all been beginners…
If you’ve only been to a few RI member meetings,
please check this summary of all the RI meetings in NW AREA #150. No matter where you
travel in the Northwest, you are in reach of an RI leader! If you’ve attended a meeting or two
give it another try.
When in symptoms, attend a meeting or make the call!
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All RI leaders have common problems. We intend to use this newsletter to connect leaders
with the ideas and techniques that are working for other leaders and assistant leaders in the
broad network of RI meetings and conferences. Some of the issues we have discussed in the
course of our training this past fall are listed below. In the next two newsletters we’ll relate the
responses and strategies that were discussed for each issue. These were the issues we dealt
with at the final training session, a freestyle Q & A Workshop. Stay tuned for some valuable
ideas!
1. How to grow member meetings – in attendance and in the impact meetings are having
in your community.
2. How to grow your area, so you have more resources and manpower to increase the RI
presence in your communities.
3. How to recruit, train and motivate assistant leaders that can help you grow your
meetings and area.
4. How to get meeting materials such as books and workbooks.
5. How to get and pay for publicity materials.
6. How to put on panel presentations for more RI exposure in your community.
7. How to retain newcomers.
8. How to encourage more voluntary giving and membership in RI.
9. How to partner with community mental health groups.
10. How to find a new meeting location.
11. Where to look for funding.
LEADER’S CORNER:
Because Dr. Low said, “It had to be
done and it WAS done!”
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Tools for Increasing RI Meeting
Membership and Attendance
Ideas that have worked for other leaders
With this month’s newsletter we offer a template of a flyer that has been used
successfully by leaders in Oregon, Washington and Montana. It’s called a Penny
Flyer in honor of the low cost of production – three two-sided flyers for pennies
each. Color, of course, is more expensive and far more attractive. You can modify
it to suit your needs, but make plenty so you and your members can distribute
them freely throughout the community. If you have problems copying this
template and adapting it for your use, email [email protected]
1. Copy the contents to a new file with a new name
2. Revise the information to fit the needs of your meeting and contact info
3. Print double sided so the front and back of the flyers line up
4. Cut flyers into thirds – they are narrow enough to fit in standard brochure
holders. If you post them on a community bulletin board you should post two –
front and back alongside each other
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ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, FEARS, PHOBIAS, STRESS, FEELINGS OF
ANGER OR HOPELESSNESS? RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL CAN HELP YOU TO HELP YOURSELF!
SELF-HELP MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING SINCE 1937 with
MEETINGS WEEKLY IN PORTLAND YOU ARE NOT ALONE – Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Panic Attacks can be overcome with
SELF-HELP, SELF-WILL TRAINING MEETINGS TUESDAYS @ 6:30 PM ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1704 NE 43rd (and Broadway)
Call about other meetings!
Leader: Rob 503-810-2789 [email protected]
www.selfhelptools.org www.recoveryinternational.org
The Recovery Method will help you to use cognitive-behavioral skills so you lead a peaceful and productive life encourage anyone who might benefit from Self-Help skills and a boost of self-confidence. Meetings are friendly, safe and anonymous, based on a self-will training system developed by Abraham Low, M.D. in 1937. This is a peer-led self-help system for controlling behavior and changing attitudes that can work for you. Visit and see!
Free Will Offering MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR
LIFE TODAY THROUGH SELF-WILL TRAINING! TAKE CONTROL AND
TREAT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AS A BUSINESS AND NOT A GAME.
RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL GIVES YOU THE POWER TO
CHANGE YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE !
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, FEARS, PHOBIAS, STRESS, FEELINGS OF
ANGER OR HOPELESSNESS? RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL CAN HELP YOU TO HELP YOURSELF!
SELF-HELP MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING SINCE 1937 with
MEETINGS WEEKLY IN PORTLAND YOU ARE NOT ALONE – Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Panic Attacks can be overcome with
SELF-HELP, SELF-WILL TRAINING MEETINGS TUESDAYS @ 6:30 PM ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1704 NE 43rd (and Broadway)
Call about other meetings!
Leader: Rob 503-810-2789 [email protected]
www.selfhelptools.org www.recoveryinternational.org
The Recovery Method will help you to use cognitive-behavioral skills so you lead a peaceful and productive life encourage anyone who might benefit from Self-Help skills and a boost of self-confidence. Meetings are friendly, safe and anonymous, based on a self-will training system developed by Abraham Low, M.D. in 1937. This is a peer-led self-help system for controlling behavior and changing attitudes that can work for you. Visit and see!
Free Will Offering MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR
LIFE TODAY THROUGH SELF-WILL TRAINING! TAKE CONTROL AND
TREAT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AS A BUSINESS AND NOT A GAME.
RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL GIVES YOU THE POWER TO
CHANGE YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE !
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, FEARS, PHOBIAS, STRESS, FEELINGS OF
ANGER OR HOPELESSNESS? RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL CAN HELP YOU TO HELP YOURSELF!
SELF-HELP MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING SINCE 1937 with
MEETINGS WEEKLY IN PORTLAND YOU ARE NOT ALONE – Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Panic Attacks can be overcome with
SELF-HELP, SELF-WILL TRAINING MEETINGS TUESDAYS @ 6:30 PM ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1704 NE 43rd (and Broadway)
Call about other meetings!
Leader: Rob 503-810-2789 [email protected]
www.selfhelptools.org www.recoveryinternational.org
The Recovery Method will help you to use cognitive-behavioral skills so you lead a peaceful and productive life encourage anyone who might benefit from Self-Help skills and a boost of self-confidence. Meetings are friendly, safe and anonymous, based on a self-will training system developed by Abraham Low, M.D. in 1937. This is a peer-led self-help system for controlling behavior and changing attitudes that can work for you. Visit and see!
Free Will Offering MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR
LIFE TODAY THROUGH SELF-WILL TRAINING! TAKE CONTROL AND
TREAT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AS A BUSINESS AND NOT A GAME.
RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL GIVES YOU THE POWER TO
CHANGE YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE
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Since 1937, Recovery International has helped people
who suffer from symptoms of fearful and angry temper with a low-cost self-help self-will training program. Trained leaders help people recovery from tension, anxiety and panic, anger and sleeplessness. Meetings are held in safe locations in communities, online through our website and chat rooms, and by phone.
Recovery International, the premier provider of self-help and mental health wellness
training, is ready to help anyone, anywhere, at any time.
Our trained leaders are volunteers who have compassion and empathy because they have all been in your shoes. They offer weekly meetings that are safe and anonymous, at a cost anyone can afford – a free will offering. Just show up, listen and take part however and whenever you feel comfortable, and receive hope and healing skills. Here are some of the proven benefits of attending a Recovery International meeting:
Perseverance, patience, hope, willingness to fail and try again
Self-endorsement skills, which is the antidote for self-blame, guilt, and lost self-esteem
A proven method to add stability in managing our lives
The measures necessary for love, forgiveness and healing
That inner calms that is the greatest friend of the nervous system, with the bonus of making our self our own lifelong best friend and traveling companion
GET HELP from RI phone, chat, and online meetings at
www.recoveryinternational.org For info about other meeting times and locations, call ROB
503-810-2789; email: [email protected] www.selfhelptools.org
Since 1937, Recovery International has helped people
who suffer from symptoms of fearful and angry temper with a low-cost self-help self-will training program. Trained leaders help people recovery from tension, anxiety and panic, anger and sleeplessness. Meetings are held in safe locations in communities, online through our website and chat rooms, and by phone.
Recovery International, the premier provider of self-help and mental health wellness
training, is ready to help anyone, anywhere, at any time.
Our trained leaders are volunteers who have compassion and empathy because they have all been in your shoes. They offer weekly meetings that are safe and anonymous, at a cost anyone can afford – a free will offering. Just show up, listen and take part however and whenever you feel comfortable, and receive hope and healing skills. Here are some of the proven benefits of attending a Recovery International meeting:
Perseverance, patience, hope, willingness to fail and try again
Self-endorsement skills, which is the antidote for self-blame, guilt, and lost self-esteem
A proven method to add stability in managing our lives
The measures necessary for love, forgiveness and healing
That inner calms that is the greatest friend of the nervous system, with the bonus of making our self our own lifelong best friend and traveling companion
GET HELP from RI phone, chat, and online meetings at
www.recoveryinternational.org. For info about other meeting times and locations, call ROB
503-810-2789; email: [email protected] www.selfhelptools.org
Since 1937, Recovery International has helped people
who suffer from symptoms of fearful and angry temper with a low-cost self-help self-will training program. Trained leaders help people recovery from tension, anxiety and panic, anger and sleeplessness. Meetings are held in safe locations in communities, online through our website and chat rooms, and by phone.
Recovery International, the premier provider of self-help and mental health wellness
training, is ready to help anyone, anywhere, at any time.
Our trained leaders are volunteers who have compassion and empathy because they have all been in your shoes. They offer weekly meetings that are safe and anonymous, at a cost anyone can afford – a free will offering. Just show up, listen and take part however and whenever you feel comfortable, and receive hope and healing skills. Here are some of the proven benefits of attending a Recovery International meeting:
Perseverance, patience, hope, willingness to fail and try again
Self-endorsement skills, which is the antidote for self-blame, guilt, and lost self-esteem
A proven method to add stability in managing our lives
The measures necessary for love, forgiveness and healing
That inner calms that is the greatest friend of the nervous system, with the bonus of making our self our own lifelong best friend and traveling companion
GET HELP from RI phone, chat, and online meetings at
www.recoveryinternational.org For info about other meeting times and locations, call ROB
503-810-2789; email: [email protected] www.selfhelptools.org
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WHERE TO LEAVE PENNY FLYERS ADVERTISING YOUR MEETING
Places where other leaders leave Penny Flyers are listed below. Be sure to take
some tacks or a stapler with you. Whenever you circulate Penny Flyers if possible
take other group members with you, especially new or potential assistant leaders.
It gives them a great appreciation for and hands-on experience with publicity.
And a chance to move their muscles while they enjoy the benefits of your
leadership!
Clinics and Physicians’ Offices
Mental Health agencies
Hospitals VA and mental health
wards
Naturopathic clinics
Alternative Medicine clinics and
bookstores
Counseling centers
Mental health support groups
Supermarket community boards
Starbucks community boards
Library community boards
Senior Center community
boards
AIDS/Hospice centers
Local, county and state mental
health agencies
Premier providers of self-help self-will training
Peer-based Cognitive Training for peace and balanced mental health
For the cost of a free will offering, the greatest bargain in mental health aids
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HUMOR – our most trusted companion and
friend!
“…arrogance is due to the sense of one's own importance and cannot be overcome unless the sense of humor is cultivated.”
--- Dr. Abraham Low, MHTWT, pg. 106
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HONORED GUEST GEORJEAN W. WITH FORMER ASSISTANT LEADERS HOLLY H. AND KEVIN H. GREET THE GUESTS AT 2014 RI HOLIDAY PARTY IN PORTLAND, OR
