Principles And Guidelines For Facilitators

SMART Recovery facilitators play an important role in supporting participants and creating a safe, respectful and productive meeting environment. The Principles and Guidelines for Facilitators outline the values, responsibilities and behavioural standards expected when facilitating SMART Recovery meetings. These guidelines help ensure meetings are delivered in a consistent, ethical and supportive way.

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Key Principles

SMART Recovery facilitators are expected to:
- Promote independence from problematic behaviours using SMART Recovery tools and principles
- Respect the dignity, diversity and experiences of all participants
- Act with honesty, integrity and professionalism
- Support participants in setting and working towards their own goals
- Contribute positively to their local communities and the broader SMART Recovery network

Facilitator Responsibilities

Facilitators are expected to follow several important guidelines when running meetings, including:
- Maintaining structured and focused meetings
- Encouraging balanced participation within the group
- Respecting participant confidentiality and privacy
- Avoiding conflicts of interest Creating a safe and respectful environment free from harassment
- Representing SMART Recovery accurately and responsibly
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These guidelines help facilitators support participants while maintaining the integrity of the SMART Recovery program.

Read the Full Principles and Guidelines

For the complete document outlining all principles and facilitator guidelines, read the full document below.