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Cinematherapy

Nation's #1 Cinematherapy Program

Bring the Power of Movie Storytelling to Your Programming

Scientifically-validated, ready-to-use mutual support group curriculums that spark healing conversations through great Hollywood films

Successfully implemented in hundreds of leading addiction and mental health treatment centers and recovery organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada

Why Request a Quote?

Every treatment program has unique needs and client populations. That’s why we design Recovery Movie Meetups pricing to fit organizations of all sizes and resources. 

Plug-and-Play Curriculum

Easy to launch and use in your program today

Flexible Formats

Facilitator or peer-led, adaptable to your setting and staffing situation

Dual Modalities

Support for both AUD/SUD and Mental Health/Co-Occurring Disorders

Scalable Pricing

Solutions for small groups to large treatment facilities

What Included in Your License(s)

Full Onboarding

90-Minute Zoom Onboarding for all staff - captured on video and made available for future staff training

All Materials White Labelled

Workbooks and Facilitator Manuals beautifully branded with your facility logo and colors

Training & Support

Licenses include 2-Hour online training + 2 ASAM-accredited CE Credits

Full Certification

Framed certificates shipped to your facility

Branded Assets Folder

Print-ready flier templates (Word/Photoshop) to promote your meetings on site

Language Diversity

Spanish language versions available at no extra change (if requested)

Customer Support

Trained support specialist available 12/7/365

eNewsletters & Events

Receive free weekly eNewsletters with movie reviews, blogs, vodcasts, and invitations to compelling webinars

One-and-Done Pricing

License fees are for unlimited printing of all movie exercises in perpetuity; no monthly or yearly renewal fees

Inclusivity & Accessibility

Workbooks tailored for different audiences (general population, teens and young adults, women-only, etc.

Free Updates & New Exercises

Updated editions and movie exercises automatically emailed at no additional charge (20+ movies planned)

Ongoing Support & Networking

Monthly best practices & meeting tips webinars with other licensees (great networking opportunity)

Register and get a free no-obligation quote for your facility

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Increase patient engagement through the stories that mirror their journey

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J. Gregory Hobelmann, M.D., M.P.H.

Co-CEO, President

ASHLEY ADDICTION TREATMENT

"I am thrilled with the fun, innovative, and effective Recovery Movie Meet-Ups Program. It immediately increases client engagement, which ultimately improves outcomes."
#1 Cinematherapy Program in the Country

Claudia Black, Ph.D.

Clinical Architect, The Claudia Black Young Adult Center at The Meadows

Author, Speaker, Activist, Multiple-Award Recipient

"We need to adapt our therapy processes for the young person and that means less traditional talking therapy and more experiential work. Viewing other people’s story via a movie creates enough of a distance, offering safety to let go of defenses to share more honestly..."
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Mark Hyman Rapaport MD

Founding CEO, Emeritus, Huntsman Mental Health Institute; Former Chair at Emory, Cedars-Sinai, and UCLA

"Recovery Movie Meetup is an important new intervention that is complementary to traditional therapies because it employs carefully evaluated popular films to facilitate growth through discussion of the feelings and behaviors engendered by these stories."
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Gabor Maté

NY Times Bestselling Author

IN THE REALM OF HUNGRY GHOSTS

"This is a rare morsel of inside knowledge, from one who knows, about a topic that runs like an underground theme through many films, but only recently has become a subject of public acknowledgement..."
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Carlo DiClemente, PhD, ABPP

Emeritus Professor of Psychology -UMBC

Creator of the Transtheoretical Model of Change (TMM)

“Recovery Movie Meetups provides an innovative way to engage and challenge patients' thinking and promote the self exploration and reevaluation needed for change.”
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John F. Kelly, PhD, ABPP

Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry

Harvard Medical School

“I love this idea and I’m happy to support it.”
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Ben Affleck

Oscar-Winning Producer, Director, Writer

ARGO, THE WAY BACK

"I think movies can definitely help people in their recovery. What a great idea."
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Sigourney Weaver

Academy Award Nominated Actress

AVATAR I & II, ALIEN I & II

"I come from a family with a history of addiction and I'm glad that my film is included in this program and is a source of encouragement and support for everyone working hard to recover successfully."
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Susannah Grant

Oscar-Nominated Writer

ERIN BROKOVICH, 28 DAYS

"I didn't write 28 DAYS to become an inspiration to the recovery community per se, but I'm thrilled that it is. How great that this program is using films like mine to help people heal."
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A. Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP

President, Practical Recovery

Founder, SMART Recovery

"This program is a great tool to help residential or outpatient treatment centers, community centers, and sober homes create new high impact mutual support meetings that could really become a turning point for people."
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Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, Dr. HHL, BSW, NCAC II, SUDP

Former Executive Director of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals

"People of all ages relate to movies - movies tell a story in a manner that is not as confrontative as therapy or talk-therapy may come across. Movies can be an enhancement to recovery and add to the process of traditional therapies."
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Dr. Judith Landau, MD, DPM, LMFT, CFLE

Founder, International Recovery Institute

"Movies have always been one of my passions, and I'm delighted to join the RECOVERY MOVIE MEET-UPs Advisory Committee because I truly believe there is an important place for movies as inspiration for recovery."
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