RECOVERY MOVIE MEET-UPsTM
Use Movies About Addiction & Recovery in Group Sessions to Generate Powerful Moments That Can Lead to Lasting Therapeutic Results
Now Available in Uganda
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A dynamic and simple to program meeting format proven to generate increased participant engagement & interaction, induce emotional arousal, and foster deep self-reevaluation
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Great for Alcohol/Drug Treatment Facilities / Sober Homes / Recovery Community Organizations
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"It's cinematherapy on steroids! Our staff and clients love it!"
- Clinical Director
"I come from a family with a history of addiction and I'm glad that my film THE GOOD HOUSE is included in this program and is a source of encouragement and support for everyone working hard to recover successfully."
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Sigourney Weaver
Award Winning Actress
AVATAR I & II, ALIEN I & II, GORILLAS IN THE MIST
"I am thrilled with the fun, innovative, and effective Recovery Movie Meet-Ups Program. It immediately increases client engagement, which ultimately improves outcomes, and that is why we do what we do."
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J. Gregory Hobelmann, M.D., M.P.H.
Co-CEO, President
ASHLEY ADDICTION TREATMENT
For Program Licensing in Uganda please contact: SSENGOOBA YUNUSA
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Ssengooba Yunusu is a mental health counselor with 2 years’ experience. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Consortium for Counselling Uganda. This is a multi-counseling mental health organization in Uganda aimed at addressing mental health disorders through providing professional counseling and guidance services.He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counselling from Kyambogo University and has completed over 50 certifications in continuous professional education.
Yunusu’s areas of expertise include substance-related and addiction counseling, Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Counselling, gerontological counseling, climate and environment counseling, workplace counseling, leadership-focused counseling, and providing psychosocial support in disaster and refugee management.
He is a registered member of the Uganda Counselling Association (UCA) and the International Society for Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), and is committed to advancing mental health care by providing professional counseling and guidance services to individuals affected by mental health disorders. He is further, passionate about promoting mental health education, leadership, and advocacy.
Contact Information
Email: ssengoobayunusu18@gmail.com
Phone: +256 705 154 351 / +256 762 346 751 (WhatsApp)
Dr. 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..."
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."
Dr. Judith Landau, MD, DPM, LMFT, CFLE, CIP, CAI, CRS
Co-Founder of the 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."
Ben Affleck
Oscar-Winning Producer, Director, Writer
ARGO, THE WAY BACK
"I think films can definitely help people reflect on these tough issues. What a great idea."
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."
