All About the New and Improved SMART Facilitator Training!All About the New and Improved SMART Facilitator Training!
SMART Recovery® Podcast
SMART Recovery has revamped its facilitator training to be more accessible and impactful. Gus Curran and Erin Clark discuss the collaborative effort behind this transformation.
38:01•26 Jan 2026
Revamping SMART: A Fresh Take on Facilitator Training
Episode Overview
- The new SMART Facilitator Training is designed to be more accessible and engaging.
- Collaboration with Endurance Learning was key to developing the updated program.
- Diversity and inclusion are central themes in the training's design.
- Feedback from facilitators is crucial for ongoing improvements.
- The training aims to prepare facilitators for real-world applications.
“"When someone says, I felt seen, I felt heard, and I can't wait to start a meeting, that's the feedback we love the most."”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Dive into the latest episode of the SMART Recovery Podcast, where the focus is on the revamped SMART Facilitator Training. Gus Curran, SMART's Senior Director of Training and Program Development, teams up with Erin Clark from Endurance Learning to share how this new training program came to life. With a fresh approach to learning, they aim to make facilitator training more accessible, engaging, and effective.
The duo discusses the challenges faced during development and how collaboration played a crucial role in overcoming them. From incorporating diverse scenarios to ensuring the content is relatable, every aspect has been carefully crafted to resonate with facilitators from all backgrounds. Gus and Erin also highlight the importance of adaptability in training, ensuring it evolves alongside the needs of those it serves. The episode is peppered with personal anecdotes and insights into the thought process behind the training's redesign.
Whether you're a current facilitator or someone interested in supporting recovery, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the power of education and community in addiction recovery. So, are you ready to explore how learning can lead to real change?
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