What Is Recovery Coaching?

 Thanks for checking out my blog. I've recently become a certified Addiction Recovery Coach and will soon be launching an online practice called Breaking Free Recovery Coaching. It promises to help many people get back on track with their lives and it's exciting to be a part of this innovative, pro-active method of addiction recovery. 
So, just what is Addiction Recovery Coaching?
An Addiction Recovery Coach's services fall somewhere between those of an addiction counselor and an A.A. sponsor, although it is neither. Unlike an addiction counselor/therapist, a Recovery Coach’s duties don’t involve mental evaluations or psychological counseling, while an A.A. sponsor’s primary responsibility is to teach A.A.’s 12 Steps.   
Simply put, Recovery Coaching focuses not on an addict’s weaknesses, but on his or her strengths. By focusing on a client’s assets and strengths, the Recovery Coach helps people to identify and remove obstacles blocking the path to recovery and assists them in getting their lives back on track. Rather than dictating what the addict must do in order to remain clean and sober, a Recovery Coach helps the client identify his or her own strengths, interests and goals. The Recovery Coach then works with the client to create a personalized step-by-step plan to achieve their goals. This approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and their recovery. 
Addiction Recovery Coaching is truly a method designed to help struggling addicts move forward in life and to become a key player in their own recovery. It's clear to see that empowering people through coaching will become a growing trend in addiction recovery.