Are You Addicted? Looking for rehab? Want to know how to stop drinking?

A Recovery Coach is an easy solution!

I am a Substance Abuse Counselor (MO) and Recovery Coach helping people figure out if they are addicted, learning the signs and symptoms of alcoholism and addiction, finding rehabilitation centers, and drug detox facilities. A Recovery Coach, also called a Sober Coach, is a person with personal experience and a connection to the world of addiction and recovery.

Recovery Coaches are professionals. Helping to guide and support you as you enter recovery, and while active in recovery wanting extra support. We uphold ethical practices, motivate, and support clients and have a personal understanding of the recovery process.

Research shows promise for people with substance abuse issues working with peer-based helping professionals. That is the basis of a Recovery Coach. We are peers, walking the same walk, learning the same lessons, doing it together.

As a Recovery Coach, I also support the family. Everyone needs healing from the damage of addiction and I can help identify local resources like alcohol treatment, drug detox, how to deal with alcohol withdrawal, and anything else the family needs.

My personal recovery began in January of 2006. I received another charge for DUI and, finally, I realized I didn’t want to live like that anymore. When I began to see changes in myself I knew my passion was to help other people achieve the same.

First, I became a Certified Life Coach or Certified Coach Practitioner. I began helping my friends with goal setting and other things. Practicing as a Life Coach the first couple of years of my sobriety prepared me for a later transition to Interventionist, Addiction Counselor, and Recovery Coach.

My Training

I trained initially through the state of Kansas as a Certified Peer Mentor (Recovery Coach). And, consequently, became a Trainer of Certified Peer Mentors (Recovery Coaches). In addition to that, I was invited to participate in a ground-breaking, 5-day intensive training called the Recovery Coach Academy. This specialized training was provided by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). CCAR is a recognized leader in the profession of Recovery Coaching.

So, that is a bit about my history and some of my training and education as a substance abuse counselor (CRADC, MO) and Professional Interventionist. I am constantly working on my education and attending trainings in different areas to be the best support I can be for my clients. Addiction is a field that is evolving and changing everyday. We are learning more about this illness all the time and we are constantly looking at new ways to approach it and interrupt its growth. My commitment is to always know what is happening, what is available, and what can help me serve my clients better.

There are many obstacles to overcome in addiction recovery. It is nice to have a teammate who understands and who has been there personally.

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