Refuge Recovery World Services
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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- June 2025
Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- June 2025
Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- June 2025
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Explore Refuge Recovery's community-driven approach to addiction recovery with insights from the Group Rep and Q&A meeting.
62 minutes
informative
collaborative
hopeful
supportive
empowering
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Episode Overview
- Refuge Recovery uses Buddhist principles for addiction recovery.
- Group Rep meetings foster community collaboration.
- Russ Smith's documentary highlights recovery stories.
- Service roles rotation prevents burnout and ensures fairness.
- Resource sharing and peer support strengthen recovery networks.
May each of us do what needs to be done to free ourselves from the suffering of addiction and may our recovery benefit this world.
In this engaging episode of the Refuge Recovery Podcast, Vanessa, a dedicated volunteer and member of the Board of Directors, leads a Group Rep and Q&A meeting. This monthly gathering serves as a crucial platform for representatives from both online and in-person meetings to connect, share resources, and discuss important matters pertaining to the organization's mission of addiction recovery through Buddhist principles. Refuge Recovery is a non-profit organization that emphasizes mindfulness, compassion, and meditation as foundational elements for overcoming addiction.
Vanessa opens the meeting by explaining the role and intention behind these gatherings. They provide an opportunity for group representatives to act as liaisons between World Services and their respective groups, ensuring that information and resources are effectively communicated. A significant highlight of the meeting is the discussion of a documentary film created by Russ Smith, a board member, detailing the journey and impact of Refuge Recovery.
This film aims to reach a broader audience through potential streaming services, spreading awareness about the organization's transformative work in addiction recovery. Vanessa also addresses the importance of rotating service positions within the community. This practice not only prevents burnout but also promotes democratic involvement and fairness. By encouraging new members to take on roles, Refuge Recovery fosters a diverse and dynamic leadership structure. Throughout the meeting, Vanessa emphasizes the value of collaboration and mutual support among members.
Whether discussing resource sharing, managing meeting logistics, or addressing personal challenges faced by attendees, the tone remains hopeful and empowering. The episode concludes with a thoughtful Dedication of Merit, reminding members of the collective goal to overcome addiction and positively impact the world through their recovery journeys. Vanessa's leadership and the active participation of the group exemplify the strength and resilience inherent in Refuge Recovery's community-driven approach.