FOUNDATIONS OF RECOVERY COACHING

This five-day, 30-hour in-person training is an intense, immersive experience designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to support individuals in recovery effectively.

 

Participants should expect to be fully involved throughout the week, as this training will ask a lot from them: mentally, emotionally, and even personally. The content is challenging and will push participants to reflect deeply, confront biases, and engage in difficult but meaningful conversations.

 

This journey is not just about learning skills. It’s about growth, self-awareness, and stepping into the role of a Recovery Coach with confidence and authenticity. It will be challenging, thought-provoking, and at times, uncomfortable, but ultimately, it is designed to transform the way participants engage with those in recovery and strengthen their ability to provide impactful support.

 

By the end of this training, participants will not only understand the core principles of Recovery Coaching but will have also experienced firsthand the depth of connection, resilience, and commitment required in this field.

 

• Establishing working agreements and setting expectations
• Defining recovery and exploring different recovery pathways
• Understanding what a Recovery Coach is and is not
• Exploring recovery capital and how it supports long-term well-being
• Practical example of coaching in action

• Introduction to the COACH Approach in Recovery Coaching
• Identifying and addressing biases and stigma
• Beginning coaching practice and self-reflection

• Understanding the role of personal storytelling in Recovery Coaching
• Exploring the assets and liabilities of sharing your story
• Boundaries in coaching and maintaining ethical relationships
• Coaching exercises focused on uncovering participant background information

• The power of open-ended questions in coaching
• Defining and applying values in coaching
• Using the COACH Framework effectively
• Coaching skills practice

• Developing wellness plans with participants
• SMART goals vs. NOT SMART goals
• Importance of record-keeping in coaching
• Understanding crisis situations in Recovery Coaching
• Final reflections, big takeaways, and planning for next steps