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Transformational Recovery Coaching

Transformational Recovery Coaching is designed to proactively educate, engage, support and manage the individual’s process of recovery. We offer a variety of recovery coaching support options designed to meet the specific needs of each client. Our highly qualified coaches provide a personalize strategy and specific coaching system for each stage of the recovery process; foundational, transitional and life recovery. In addition we have created a unique system for supporting the family healing process.

  • Foundational Recovery Coaching- Designed to support the initial stage of the recovery process. Some of the areas of focus are; clarification of foundational recovery concepts, connection to a healthy recovery routine, identification of a healthy recovery support structure, development of healthy recovery practice habits, increased awareness of relapse patterns and implementation of goals that target development of self.
  • Transitional Recovery Coaching- To support the recovery plan developed in the earlier stages of treatment, we offer transitional recovery coaching. It is designed to support and stabilize clients during the transitional process by helping them to stay focused on implementation of recovery goals while engaging in life’s daily activity. We pay close attention to identifying and shifting the destructive patterns that often lead to relapse. We continue to monitor and reinforce the positive and constructive patterns of feelings and thoughts that will support a healthy recovery process and connection to life.
  • Life Mastery Coaching- This level is designed specifically for the recovering person who has a healthy recovery foundation yet is not fully connected to life. This system reinforces clarity and deepens the commitment to expanding foundational recovery. Clients discover a purposeful life direction and an increased sense of well-being.
  • Family Coaching- This system is designed specifically for the family and runs parallel to the client’s recovery process. By the time an addicted person reaches a point where they are seeking treatment, the devastating effects of addiction have begun to wreak havoc on the family system. We believe that it is essential to provide treatment not only to the addicted person but to the family as well. Through unique, personalized daily coaching support and family therapy sessions, the family will have the opportunity to take part in various stages of the recovery process with a focus on the family and the relationship with the recovering person. Here are just some of the issues we will be addressing:
  • How to Take Care of “Self”
  • Enabling & Codependence
  • How to Set & Maintain Appropriate Boundaries
  • Healthy Communication Techniques
  • Awareness of Addictive Behavior Patterns & Appropriate Responses
  • Do’s & Don’t of Supporting the Recovering Person