Addiction Recovery and Life CoachingAddiction?? Recovery coaching, life coaching – Does it work? Will hiring a coach be a waste of time and money? Coaching is not for everyone. Find out if it’s right for you. 
Addiction Recovery and Life Coaching -- What's this??The first thing that you should know is that addiction recovery and life coaching is not therapy.Think of the coach on a sports team. The coach helps you, motivates you, gives you direction, but you’re the one who has to take that ball and run with it. You’re the one who has to take the lead and know what you want to accomplish.
In addiction recovery, coaching should help you regain confidence and overcome your challenges of a life without substances. Addiction recovery does not conflict with the 12 step program. It compliments the steps. If you’re in the program it’s not a problem, coaching can take you beyond the 12 steps. It’s also an ideal support for aftercare after rehab. You explore and test new options, all the while focusing on relapse prevention and creating a new and positive future. It is particularly effective, if you’ve had a slip and want to get back on track.
Why Coaching WorksAn experienced coach is a specialist in their field. The coach should be able to identify patterns that you may not see. The coach is your partner, guiding you to implement solutions.A good coach not only gets you to see improvement, but you become the empowered person that you want to be. Coaching is one of the fastest way to tackle challenging problems as well as develop personal growth. When is a good time to get coaching?When you know what you want: lose weight, stop gambling, get out of a codependent relationship etc. … If you’ve been trying and trying and keep falling back or you’re overwhelmed with challenges or stuck in a rut, that’s a perfect time for coaching.Finding a CoachAnyone can call themselves a coach. There are even simple courses and certificates you can get on the internet, so don't be afraid to ask questions about their credentials. Your coach should be a specialist in their in their field of expertise as well as being knowledgeable, experienced, and have legitimate credentials.But credentials don’t say everything. I don’t believe that anyone should hire coach who doesn’t give you some time for free. You need to have rapport with the coach. You should like and respect the person you’ve chosen and you can only do that if you speak to them, before you making a financial commitment.
The CostA good coach can't be cheap, but then again, coaching is not a long process. An experienced coach will get you there faster and you’ll improve quickly and learn new techniques and ideas in each session.If you're worried about cost, take a moment to look at coaching in a different way. You can put a price on the call, but how can you put a price on changing your life? Will Coaching Work For You?Some people choose to have 1 session per week. Others choose 2x per week or per month -- depending on the time,finances and well as the problem. This will be discussed in our free session. We’ll also discuss the payment arrangements in case you prefer not to pay on the the internetDon’t hire a coach unless you seriously want to change. If you do, contact me to make an appointment for a free 30 minute session I am so confident that you’ll benefit from your session, that if you don’t, just tell me, and your session will be refunded – no hassle. There’s nothing to lose. That’s my personal guarantee. Opt-in for the free self-help newsletter |
