Recovery International

Recovery International Recovery International gives people the tools to lead more peaceful and productive lives using peer Thus evolved the peer-led self-help model we know today.

The mission of Recovery International is to to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. Recovery was founded in 1937 by neuropsychiatrist Dr. Abraham Low and his patients who sought to re-enter society after hospitalization, to talk about their conditions, and to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. The group was originally called “The Association of Nervous and

Former Mental Patients.” After one of their members was evicted from his rooming house because he received a letter with the Association’s return address, they decided to change the name to Recovery. The Recovery method wasn’t invented overnight—it was the result of more than 25 years of cognitive behavioral work. As the organization grew, Dr. Low realized that he needed to train others in his methods. Because he knew how overworked and understaffed many psychiatric hospitals were, he also realized the need to develop a consistent approach that could be replicated by nonprofessionals. When Dr. Low died in 1954, his widow, daughters and thousands of former patients ensured that his work continued. As the organization grew and expanded across the country and abroad, the name was changed to Recovery International.

According to Mental Health America, 1 in 5 teens live with mental illness, stress, or depression. You are not alone!The ...
06/07/2025

According to Mental Health America, 1 in 5 teens live with mental illness, stress, or depression. You are not alone!

The Power Your Mind program uses graphic novel stories to show how recognizing what gets you worked up and applying our tools to your thinking can create better outcomes to life’s everyday aggravations.

Topics include:

Angry and Fearful Temper
Internal and External Environment
Will-training
Spotting Tools
The 4-Step Method
Hidden Meaning
Humor
Facing Your Fears
Group-Minded vs. Self-Focused
You can use the workbook on your own or as participant in a group workshop. We’ll show examples of ideas in action and then offer tips for you to put them to use in your daily life. This complete program will help you recognize when you get worked up over daily trivial situations, give you tools to manage your symptoms, and relieve stress and anxiety.

Max's 4-Step Method ExampleStep 1: I was waiting for a friend, and she was late. That's when I started getting worked up...
06/05/2025

Max's 4-Step Method Example
Step 1: I was waiting for a friend, and she was late. That's when I started getting worked up.

Step 2: I was clenching my jaw, thinking angry thoughts.

Step 3: I was afraid she blew me off, that she didn't care to show up. I was angry she kept me waiting. I spotted that I should excuse, not accuse, that I shouldn't take it personally - maybe she couldn't help it. I endorsed for realizing I could control my reaction.

Step 4: Before this, I would have yelled at her when she got there, we would have fought, and it would have ruined the whole evening. Now, I can relax and figure out a plan B.

RI and Your Workplace:Perfect Together - register by visiting https://bit.ly/4iJvYvC Special SessionSunday, June 22, 202...
06/04/2025

RI and Your Workplace:
Perfect Together - register by visiting https://bit.ly/4iJvYvC
Special Session
Sunday, June 22, 2025
4:00pm Eastern

Have you ever thought, “Wow, I wish I could bring the RI Method to my workplace?” Well, now you can. Through a unique relationship with the well-regarded East Coast consulting firm DillonMarcus, you can bring the Dr. Low’s Method into your workplace. Join us to learn more about their offerings and their mission to bring the magic of the 4-Step Method to workplace professionals.

The session is free for everyone but please register.

Book Study!Topic: ExtremismSunday, June 8, 20255pm Eastern TimeCome and join the conversation! Let’s explore together wh...
06/03/2025

Book Study!
Topic: Extremism
Sunday, June 8, 2025
5pm Eastern Time

Come and join the conversation! Let’s explore together what extremism means to us. Bring your coffee or decaf and settle in for a deeper dive into Dr. Low’s writings.

If you received an email for the previous book club session, you are on the list. Otherwise, please email davesdecafe@gmail.com to be added to the list. You will receive a reminder email the week before with the Zoom link and dial-in instructions for those who wish to participate by phone.

Free for everyone.

The Recovery ReporterSummer Issue is UnderwayDeadline for Submissions: July 1stWe are seeking your stories of hope, poem...
06/03/2025

The Recovery Reporter
Summer Issue is Underway
Deadline for Submissions: July 1st

We are seeking your stories of hope, poems, examples and testimonials of how the Recovery Method has helped you. We also welcome Area and Group meeting news and summer events (with photos) from the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, Ireland and India (and elsewhere) for the issue.

Submissions may be edited for length, and we may not be able to use every story due to space constraints, but we want to hear from you! Send via e-mail to: editor@recoveryinternational.org or mail to the main office in Oak Brook: Recovery International, 1415 W. 22nd St., Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL, 60523. Thank you!

06/02/2025

The RI App is now available!

Featuring 85+ RI spots at your fingertips and more!

This app makes it easy for you to:

Find a meeting
Access your member portal
Check your membership status
Donate to RI
And best of all, find spots (and mark your favorites) when you are feeling anxious, sad or have negative feelings.

FREE on iPhone and Android devices. Just search "Recovery International" on your phone's app store.

Visit https://amzn.to/4bPWuQZ to order yours today.This workbook teaches life skills to young adults to alleviate anxiet...
06/02/2025

Visit https://amzn.to/4bPWuQZ to order yours today.

This workbook teaches life skills to young adults to alleviate anxiety; control anger; foster peaceful relationships at home, school, and work; and establish realistic expectations and beliefs. This program helps young people learn to gain control of themselves, rather than being controlled by the people and events around them. Designed for teens and young adults, graphic novel pages and real-life situations teach tools for coping with everyday events that may trigger symptoms of stress, anger, anxiety and depression. It can be used by individuals as a self-help workbook, or as part of a group workshop. Power Your Mind is a simplified introduction to the Recovery Method, an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral program developed by psychiatrist Dr. Abraham Low to help individuals manage their symptoms. It is produced by Recovery International, a 501(c)(3) non-profit mental health organization.

06/01/2025

It is easy to set up a fundraiser for Recovery International on your page. Nick walks you through the actual steps of setting up a fundraiser on Facebook. Then learn to invite your friends and family to support an organization that is very meaningful to you.

05/31/2025

Address

1415 West 22nd Street #Tower Floor, # Tower
Oak Brook, IL
60523

Telephone

+13123375661

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