Welcome to our next Weekly Bulletin. If you would like us to include something on our weekly news, please get in touch by emailing [email protected].
Postdoc Fellowship – VR Recovery Study
UK SMART Recovery is collaborating on an exciting research project with Dundee University Funded by the Chief Scientist’s Office for Scotland. The research project involves exploring the use of virtual reality nature settings to facilitate addiction recovery mutual aid. University is delighted to be able to offer a post doctoral research fellowship for the duration of the study which is for 2 years starting in April 2026. The position is for 18.75 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 31 July 2028. If you want to know more about the position or its eligibility please click on the following link for more details about the project or the role and who to contact for more information
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQI004/postdoctoral-research-fellow-uod2131
New SMART Recovery Resource – Book Recommendation
We’ve been asked to share news of a new resource from our global SMART Recovery community. Rick Kuplinski, a SMART Recovery meeting facilitator and Volunteer Support Coordinator in Nevada (USA), has recently published a book titled Supercharge Your Recovery! 30 Essays on Beating Addiction with SMART Recovery.
The book is a collection of short, practical reflections designed to support motivation for change and offer useful perspectives and strategies aligned with SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program. It has been promoted by SMART Recovery USA and is receiving very positive feedback from readers.
If you’d like to learn more, you can view the book here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G44WMGSQ
You can also listen to a recent podcast featuring Rick discussing the book:
https://smartrecovery.libsyn.com/supercharge-your-recovery-with-rick-kuplinski
Rick has also kindly offered free printable PDF chapters for facilitators who may wish to use them to spark discussion in meetings.