Our staff at Moving On are trained to delivery and facilitate a number of recognised support groups and training programmes. In addition to this, we encourage our service users to train to be peer support leaders and facilitate groups, in particular SMART Recovery meetings.

Pacific Institute STEPS To Excellence

The STEPS programme is designed around the core concepts of the Pacific Institute’s knowledge base and will enable service users to develop and understand important areas of thinking in relation to;

  • Developing motivation and Self Confidence

  • Increased productivity

  • Increased confidence , self belief and motivation

  • Increased ability to successfully manage growth in themselves

  • Improved resilience and morale

  • Builds spirit

  • Improves communication

  • Improves the ability to manage stress

The theory behind STEPS is that everyone is capable of being more effective, engaged and productive in their personal and professional lives but not everyone realises their true potential. This programme helps to unlock the secrets of how habits, attitudes and beliefs and expectations can either support or inhibit positive outcomes in their everyday lives, and empowers the changes that lead to sustained improvements in all aspects of life.

SMART Recovery

At Moving On, we solely focus on Drugs and Alcohol as a closed group for our service users - to find a group that supports other problematic behaviours you can search for groups on the SMART Recovery UK website (link at the bottom of the page).

SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) is a programme that provides training and tools for people who want to change their problematic behaviour, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, food, shopping, Internet and others.

Guided by trained peer facilitators, participants come to help themselves and each other using a variety of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational tools and techniques.

The SMART 4-Point Programme includes:

  • Building and maintain motivation

  • Coping with urges

  • Managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours

  • Living a balanced life

You can find out more about SMART Recovery here:

SMART Recovery UK : https://smartrecovery.org.uk/

SMART Recovery - Friends and Family

SMART Recovery Friends and Family uses the same 4-point Programme and adapted these to suit the needs of family and friends of people with problematic drug and/or alcohol behaviours. This programme explores ways participants can look after themselves better; even in difficult and stressful circumstances, and establish healthier relationships with their loved ones.

Taking steps to make changes in life requires considerable courage. Participating in supportive environment, comprised of people sharing similar experiences, will hopefully lessen feelings of isolation and instil a sense of hope.

Examples of topics covered includes:

  • Change and Motivation

  • Self Care and Self rewards

  • Positive Communication

  • Healthy Boundaries

  • Safety and Support

  • Disable the Enable

  • Trust and Forgiveness

SMART Recovery - InsideOut

Community based programme of support for those in recovery with an offending background

CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)

CRAFT is an evidence based, non judgemental programme for family members and carers affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use.

CRAFT can help family members and carers to:

  • Communicate positively with their loved one

  • Reduce their feelings of stress

  • Improve feelings of self worth

  • Encourage their loved one to enter treatment

Support can be provided one to one or to members of the same family.