top of page

“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

​

 

"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

​

 

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

 

 

​What is a Recovery Coach?

​

  • 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

bottom of page