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Real recovery is possible — and it can start today.​​

 

Everybody's journey is different. What worked for someone else may not work for you. And it is definitely not a matter of will power or that "you just need to try harder". 

I invite you to try something different. 

As a Certified Recovery Coach (CCAR) I help you discover your unique path. I will introduce you to a wide variety of tools and resources. You will decide what works for you.

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Call or email me for a free consultation.

Also, if you are in recovery but still dealing with mental and emotional issues like depression, fear and guilt - I can help. Read my blog post about Bill Wilson.

Your privacy matters.
Growth can happen quietly, with respect and discretion.

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Never Give Up

I tried everything:

  • Talk Therapy

  • Twelve Steps, SMART, Life Ring, Naked Mind

  • Residential treatment

  • EMDR​

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Psychedelic Therapy

  • and many other recovery programs, therapies and methods.

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I use tools from a number of these modalities and experiences. 

I believe in the power of lived experience - I've been there. My story is one of persistence, ingenuity  and resilience. I will help you find a healthier, more fulfilling life.

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Call or email me for a free consultation.

Hans Anderssen

Founder of Soma18.ca

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Services

1 : 1 Recovery Coaching

  • ​In-person (Vancouver, Canada)

  • Online video coaching

  • Variable pricing on a sliding scale

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Speaking and Presentations​​

  • Workshops​

  • Treatment Centers

  • Wellness Events

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“What follows is not an attempt to prescribe a one-size-fits-all solution - no size does - but to point to the possibility of healing on individual and societal levels, even in the context of our increasingly anxious and disordered culture.”– Gabor Maté

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"I have no preferred treatment modality, as no single approach fits everybody … Each one of them can produce profound changes, depending on the nature of the particular problem and the makeup of the individual person.”– Bessel van der Kolk

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“There are no road maps for something that must find its own individual arc.”– Gabor Maté

 

 

​What is a Recovery Coach?

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  • A recovery coach can help a client find resources for harm reduction, detox, treatment, family support and education, local or online support groups; or help a client create a change plan to recover on their own.

  • Recovery coaches are not associated with any particular method or means of recovery. 

  • A recovery coach can help persons coming home from treatment to avoid relapse, build community support for recovery, or work on life goals not related to addiction such as relationships, work, or education.

  • Recovery coaching is action-oriented with an emphasis on improving present life and reaching future goals.

  • The coach provides expertise in supporting successful change.

  • Recovery coaching focuses on achieving goals important to the client, not just recovery-related goals.

  • The coach asks questions and offers reflections to help the client reach clarity and decide what steps to take.

  • Recovery coaching emphasizes honoring values and making principle-based decisions, creating a clear plan of action, and using current strengths to reach future goals.

  • The coach provides accountability to help the client stay on track

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