Q&A: How long should I wait before becoming a Recovery coach?
If you are in recovery yourself it may be a good idea to wait at least a year before becoming a recovery coach. If you are wondering why you should wait at least a year before you become a recovery...
View ArticleRecovery Options for a Chronic Relapser
The recovery options for a chronic relapser have to be a little different than for those who have no history of relapses what so ever. A chronic relapser struggles to stay sober. Each time they manage...
View Article12 Steps to a Relapse
12 Steps to a Relapse The 12 step model for addiction recovery have long been accepted by the addiction treatment community as a way to stay clean and sober in the long term. Another commonly held...
View ArticleQ&A: What credentials do I need to be a recovery coach?
Q&A: What credentials do I need to be a recovery coach? In most states, you don’t need any credentials in order to be a recovery coach yet. Although, if you want you can get your recovery coach...
View ArticleIn Person vs. Online Recovery Coaching
Recovery Coaching is a professional relationship that helps people who are in or want recovery from alcoholism and addiction. Recovery coaching helps to produce results in addict’s and alcoholic’s...
View Article5 signs your child is using mollies
5 signs your child is using mollies “Molly” is the street name of the powder or crystal form of the drug MDMA, a chemical most commonly known for its use in the drug ecstasy. Unlike Ecstasy, which has...
View ArticleCoaching Your Client Through Grief
Coaching your client through grief can be a tough process. However, it is very important to be there for your client during this time, because they run a high risk of relapse. Stay available to your...
View ArticleQ&A: How do I coach a client with low self-esteem?
Many people have low self-esteem when they come into recovery. It’s pretty common for an addict or alcoholic to look in the mirror and see someone they don’t like very much. Usually, in addiction, an...
View Article5 Ways to Motivate Your Client to Take Action
Some people come into recovery with a ton of motivation. They can’t wait to get started on a new way of life. Over time, their motivation may begin to wane. They start feeling better and they stop...
View Article3 Ways You Might Be Enabling and Not Coaching
In order to know if you might be enabling and not coaching you first have to recognize the difference between enabling and coaching. Enabling is when you are doing something for your client that they...
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