Recovery Coaching

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Innovative, client-centered recovery services

At Bowline, our recovery coaches are central to our mission of providing personalized recovery care, as well as the tools and resources needed for a sustainable recovery.

Recovery coaches are knowledgeable, dedicated, compassionate professionals. They are invaluable partners in guiding participants through their recovery journeys.

A unique approach

The Role of a Recovery Coach

Recovery coach professionals are trained to provide individualized support to people struggling with addiction.

Recovery coaches provide practical support and guidance. They work with participants to develop and implement effective recovery wellness plans, offering motivation, accountability, and resource navigation to help participants achieve their recovery goals.

Unlike therapists or counsellors, recovery coaches do not diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

Truly Dedicated

How Recovery Coaches Interact with Clients

At Bowline, our recovery coaches are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in recovery.

Through their personalized support, practical guidance, and unwavering commitment, they help clients achieve lasting recovery and build fulfilling lives.

Building trusting relationships: Recovery coaches build trusting and supportive relationships with participants, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for them to explore their recovery goals.

Motivational support: Recovery coaches provide ongoing motivation and encouragement, helping participants stay committed to their recovery plans and celebrate their successes.

Practical guidance: Recovery coaches offer practical guidance on various aspects of recovery, including developing healthy routines, building support networks, and finding resources for employment, housing, and education.

Accountability partners: By holding participants accountable to their recovery plans, recovery coaches help ensure that participants stay on track and make consistent progress towards their goals.

Recovery Coach

Key Responsibilities

Individualized recovery wellness plans: Recovery coaches help participants develop recovery wellness plans tailored to their unique needs. The plans are designed to address both immediate and long-term recovery objectives.
One-on-one coaching sessions: Coaches conduct regular one-on-one sessions to provide continuous support, guidance, and motivation. These sessions are a safe space for participants to discuss their progress, challenges, and any adjustments needed in their recovery plans.
Evidence-based practices: Recovery coaches employ evidence-based practices to help participants build coping strategies and resilience. This includes techniques like motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and goal setting.
State-of-the-art virtual centre: Our recovery coaches operate within Bowline’s virtual Recovery Coaching Navigation Centre, a cutting-edge platform designed to provide online support. This virtual service allows participants to access help as quickly as possible.
Remote engagement: By leveraging technology, recovery coaches can provide continuous engagement and support, making recovery assistance accessible from the comfort of participants’ homes. This approach is especially beneficial for individuals in remote areas or with mobility challenges.
Timely access to care: Recovery coaches provide essential care and support for participants on waitlists for bed-based services, such as recovery communities. They coordinate with healthcare providers to streamline referrals and provide services and support for individuals awaiting treatment.
Streamlined referral process: Recovery coaches work to efficiently navigate participants through the referral process, helping to ensure smooth transitions into appropriate recovery programs.
Transition assistance: Recovery coaches help participants adjust to living in their communities after leaving a structured program, such as an inpatient treatment centre. They provide the necessary support to help clients maintain their recovery momentum during this critical period.
Ongoing support: Even after participants have completed formal programs, recovery coaches offer ongoing support to prevent relapse. This includes regular check-ins, continuous encouragement, and assistance in overcoming new challenges.
Community resources: Recovery coaches connect participants with community resources and support networks, such as support groups, housing assistance, and employment services, to enhance their recovery journey.

Limitations

What Recovery Coaches Do Not Do

Therapeutic counseling: While recovery coaches provide support and guidance, they do not offer therapeutic counselling or psychological treatment. Individuals requiring these services are referred to licensed therapists or counsellors.

Medical advice: Recovery coaches do not provide medical advice or treatment. They work in collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure participants receive appropriate medical care.

Diagnosing conditions: Recovery coaches do not diagnose mental health or substance use disorders. Their role is to support participants through their recovery journey, not to diagnose or treat conditions.

12-step sponsorship: Recovery coaches do not act as 12-step sponsors for individuals in recovery. They provide support and guidance but do not work through a 12-step program with a participant.