Recovery Coaching

Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. Recovery is more than simply abstinence from alcohol and other drugs.

Recovery coaching is a program that provides those recovering from addiction with support and assistance from a certified recovery coach to help identify what a person's "recovery capital" is and create recovery plans to reduce the risk of relapse and maintain sobriety.

 Committing to a drug and alcohol free lifestyle is just that – a commitment, and it’s a big one that will take a lot a dedication.

 A recovery coach is someone who is trained, certified, and interested in promoting recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery by serving as a personal guide and mentor for people who are recovering or looking for recovery from substance use disorders.

Recovery coaches teach you how to live again without the use of substances to keep you happy. They are there to build you up at your weakest point and they focus on your entire life as part of your healing process.

Often, recovery coaches are in recovery themselves so they have firsthand knowledge of the struggles of addiction and know what has worked best for them to maintain long-term recovery.

 A good recovery coach is a leader, a mentor, a partner, a therapist, a spiritual guide, and a cheerleader. They are there for you, day or night. They help you create a plan and achieve your goals. They keep you accountable. They connect you to important resources. They help you relearn how to communicate and reconnect with your family. They reintroduce you to sober fun. Having a recovery coach reduces the risk of relapse and promotes a healthy lifestyle. 

The recovery coach and client relationship is based on the belief that the client is the expert on their own life. The coach simply provides support and expertise based on their own life experiences their own journey of recovery from substance use addiction.

You can expect a coach to help guide and support you in the following areas:

• Overcoming obstacles by setting achievable goals
• Making healthier life changes 
• Identifying core values and passions
• Implementing a process of accountability to keep you on track
• Identifying short- and long-term recovery goals
• Identifying triggers or roadblocks to long-term recovery
• Working through blocks and fears
• Improving communication skills
• Finding employment in a desired career path
• Court proceedings and dealing with probation/parole officers
• Sober living and other housing arrangements
• Provide resources for those those seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment programs

 Aware of the stigma and repercussions surrounding addiction, Colorado Recovery Coaching, LLC makes every effort to protect the confidentiality of each client. We inform clients in writing of how their confidentiality will be protected and clearly describe the limits of confidentiality determined by law, which may require mandatory reporting of child abuse, threats of suicide, physical harm, elder abuse, and threats to harm self or others. We abide by local laws for mandatory reporting requirements.

When coaching groups, families, couples, or minors, the breadth and limits of confidentiality must be reviewed and outlined in writing, with each person receiving a copy of the confidentiality agreement. Clear agreements about reporting to third parties (insurance companies, courts, probation officers, lawyers, etc.) should be established at the beginning of the relationship, or as soon as a request for information is made. Valid consent to share or disclose confidential information must be given in writing.