How is Recovery, Inc. Helpful to Medical Professionals?
As a non-profit community service organization, Recovery, Inc. is designed to work in conjunction with professional help and medication to reinforce the therapists' objectives.
Recovery, Inc. has been a tremendous help because it enhances my own treatment regime by teaching the patient important self-management skills in coping with their illness.-- Jorge Lindenbaum, M.D.
As
an adjunct to therapy, weekly self-help meetings can provide understanding,
support, hope, reassurance, encouragement and practical coping techniques
between appointments. Members learn how to identify and change the negative
thoughts, beliefs, reactions and behaviors that lead to emotional pain
and disturbing psychosomatic complaints.
I see my patients in Recovery doing much better clinically than those with comparable problems not in a Recovery group.-- Earl N. Solon, M.D.
The benefits of group attendance can continue even after therapy is complete. To find a group meeting nearest you, go to the Group meetings page.
If you are looking for specific information that you do not find here, write to: inquiries@recovery-inc.org for assistance. Or you can write to Recovery, Inc. headquarters at 802 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610. The telephone number is 312-337-5661 and the fax is 312-337-5756. Our office hours are 9 to 5 Monday through Friday.
For additional information about the work and writings of Abraham A. Low, M.D. contact the Abraham A. Low Institute .
Brochures and Articles
To read brochures and articles related to professionals in the mental
health community, go to the Recovery resources
page . The articles illustrate how professionals in the 
mental
health community have used Recovery, Inc. as a resource and supplement
to psychotherapy and managed care. There you will see a congruence between
Recovery Inc. and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Reading materials used by Recovery, Inc. are available in three languages: English, Spanish, and French.
So many patients might benefit from Recovery: All types of anxiety disorders, depression, psycho-physical disorders, and stress of psychological symptoms. Those suffering from manic depression and schizophrenia can benefit after some medical treatment.-- Mark Hansen, M.D.
Group Meetings
For 65 years, Recovery Inc. has sponsored weekly group meetings , which now number in the hundreds across North America and abroad. Its practices are widely endorsed by the professional community. For more information see our Introduction page , Frequently Asked Questions , and the Referral Desk Reference: Who, When, and How to Refer Clients to Recovery, Inc. , Healthcare Providers Guide , and other articles.
The meetings all demonstrate the same systematic techniques, not unlike the more recent cognitive and behavioral therapies, techniques which help patients to prevent relapses and reduce chronic suffering from mental disorders.
To find how what happens in a meeting, go to the Guests page .
