What to Expect from the Recovery Coach Academy

This 30-hour intensive recovery coach training is held over five consecutive days and is facilitated in a retreat-like setting-either virtually or in person. The training is rooted in CCAR’s “Art and Science of Recovery Coaching” approach and emphasizes relationship-building, communication, ethics, and recovery planning. By the end of the training, participants are empowered with the tools to become effective recovery coaches in a variety of settings, including recovery community organizations, treatment centers, emergency departments, and justice systems.

What You Will Learn:

• The role and responsibilities of a Recovery Coach
• Core values and guiding principles of recovery
• Strategies to build trust and enhance communication
• Understanding multiple pathways of recovery
• Appropriate use of self-disclosure and storytelling
• Stages of recovery and stages of change
• Cultural awareness, power dynamics, and privilege
• Ethical issues and boundary management
• How to develop and implement a recovery wellness plan