Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Recovery Coach Academy

Trainings at this time are for residents of Monroe, LaCrosse or Vernon Counties only.

Dates:
The next training will be in March 2023 unless enough interest is shown to add another training.

Attendees MUST complete all sessions. Trainings are virtual via Zoom.

Please send an email indicating your interest to: [email protected] to get the link to register for this Recovery Coach Academy.  

This course typically costs $850 per person.  The cost for this training will be covered for you by the LaCrosse County Human Services State Opiate Response grant, therefore it ultimately will be free to you.  We do require a $100 deposit to hold your spot that will be refunded once you have completed the course.  Please ask about scholarships if this is a concern for you.

The CCAR Recovery Coach Academy is a 30 hour intensive training focused on providing the skills needs to remove barriers and obstacles to recovery and serve as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion for Recovery Coach Academy. CCAR certified Recovery Coach Academy trainers will be leading the class.

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy participants will be trained to:

  • Describe Recovery Coach role and functions

  • List components, core values and guiding principles of recovery

  • Build skills to enhance relationships

  • Explore many dimensions of recovery and recovery coaching

  • Discover attitudes about self disclosure and sharing your story

  • Understand the stages of recovery

  • Describe the stages of change and applications

  • Increase awareness of culture, power and privilege

  • Address ethical and boundaries issues

  • Experience recovery wellness planning

  • Practice newly acquired skills

To learn more about being a Recovery Coach, please visit https://addictionrecoverytraining.org/.

Interested in signing up for Recovery Coach Academy? Contact us today to get more information!