Recovery Coaching Knowledge and Skills1

This manual provides a solid educational foundation to understand the unique skills and the remarkable value of a Recovery Coach. If your goal is to become a Recovery Coach the material in this manual will serve as an excellent start for your new career. Each of the 17 chapters represents a Recovery Coach training session. The learning curriculum is built on solid theoretical foundations, evidence from quality research, and the expertise of seasoned Recovery Coaches. The learning objectives, the Recovery Coach Competencies and the Code of Ethics included in this manual meet the certification requirements of Canadian and international organizations for primary Recovery Coach training. The learning materials in this manual are currently being used by several teams of Recovery Coach trainers in two Canadian provinces. This manual is designed and written to be useful both for people whose qualifications consist of their lived experience of addiction recovery and for health professionals, therapists, researchers, and policymakers. It can also be a helpful resource for anyone negatively affected by substance use and addiction. Read more