6 Hr. A Coach Approach: Coaching Skills for Recovery Coaches & Peer Advocates

“My favorite part of this training was when the instructor said, “two people walked into this room, one person has all of the answers, and it isn’t me.” I found the perspective she offered very helpful and relevant to my work.”

— Isabella Mincarelli, FOR-DO, Feb. 2024

The International Coach Federation defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential”. Coming from a strength base and client centered perspective, coaching honors the individual in recovery/family member as the expert in his/her own life and believes that every individual is creative, resourceful, whole and fundamentally brilliant about their own lives. Coaching addresses the entire person, challenging them to expand their definition of recovery while focusing on the “gap” between the quality and scope of their recovery today and where they would like their recovery to be tomorrow.

Course Description:
In this 6-hour workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage in and practice using evidence-based coaching strategies and tools relevant to their work with substance use disorder, some of which include:

• The use of powerful questions and empathic reflections

• Using a coaching plan and a coaching working agreement

• Being "in the inquiry" vs. being "in the answer"

• Moving away from a focus on “helper as the expert” to the role of a coach who facilitates an inquiry-based and action-oriented process, viewing their client as the most important  resource (vs. object)

• Practice with several established coaching tools

• Staying out of judgment

This RCU Virtual Training is approved by NYCB for CRPA and CARC Renewal CE’s and CARC Initial (Elective) Certification Hours.

Participant's must have access to both audio and video connection.

Cancellation Policy

Amanda Toal, CARC, RCP, RCFP

“Amanda is a fantastic trainer! The training was immersive and full of engagement.”

— RCU Participant, June, 2025

“Facilitator, Amanda Toal did an amazing job at giving everyone a chance to give their input and ask their questions. You can tell she very much values you and what you have to say! ”

— RCU Participant, August, 2025