Members then volunteer examples that describe how they are using the self-help method to cope better. After a brief question period, the meeting becomes more informal and members may talk in small groups. This is an opportunity to see how the members encourage and support each other. Confidentiality and anonymity are maintained. Members may choose to tell their own success stories to inform others of Recovery.
Members learn specific strategies for coping with the stress and strain of everyday life.
There are no hopeless cases. Recovery does not deal directly with past problems or analyze the causes of problems. The Recovery Method offers techniques to help manage a wide variety of problems such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, exaggerated fears, compulsions, obsessions, phobias, etc. Members learn how to face and tolerate nervous symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweats, fatigue, headaches, numbness, chest pressure, and sleep problems. Because members are lay volunteers and this is a self-help program, all members wanting additional help with a major problem are encouraged to seek advice from the appropriate professional.