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Recovery coaching
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<p>Recovery coaching is a form of strengths-based support for people with <a href="/facts/Addiction/76UrWQuT">addictions</a> or in recovery from <a href="/facts/Alcohol_(drug)/IeK2fVd5">alcohol</a>, other <a href="/facts/Drugs/FFFUI9n4">drugs</a>, codependency, or other addictive behaviors. There are multiple models, with some programs using self-identified peers who draw from their own lived experience with substance use and recovery and some utilizing people who have no lived experience but some training in support, depending on local standards and availability. They help clients find ways to stop addiction (abstinence) or reduce harm associated with addictive behaviors. These coaches 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. </p><p>Recovery coaches do not offer primary treatment for addiction, do not diagnose, and are not associated with any particular method or means of recovery. They support any positive change, helping 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. </p><p>Recovery coaching is unlike most therapy because coaches do not address the past, do not work to heal <a href="/facts/Psychological_trauma/7UMnzzBy">trauma</a>, and put little emphasis on feelings. Recovery coaches are unlike licensed addiction counselors in that they are non-clinical and do not diagnose or treat addiction or any mental health issues. </p>