It might be easier to start out by explaining where one finds recovery coaches. Recovery coaches are found in drug rehab centers such as G&G Holistic Drug Rehab. They work with those who are participating in a drug rehabilitation program, or are considering entering into one. Now that it has been established where recovery coaches can be found, the next step is to answer the question posed in the title. In order to do that, it might be better to first explain what these people cannot or do not do.
They cannot make any type of addiction diagnosis. That must be done by a licensed or certified health professional, either in the physical health or mental health field. They do not administer treatment in the true sense of the word. Rather, they work in partnership with the patient by encouraging the patient to think for himself while working through issues, reaching specific goals, and remaining on track both at the beginning of drug rehabilitation and when the patient is ready to leave.
Recovery coaches are not counselors or therapists, nor are they licensed, certified, or otherwise equipped to offer counseling or therapy. They cannot tell patients how they will respond to recovery treatment, nor do they try to fit patients into a specific “recovery mode." They don’t tell someone what to do or how to do it, whether it deals with recovery decisions, working through the program, or anything else.
By now, one may be wondering what exactly recovery coaches can or will do. Recovery coaches can help someone who is considering seeking treatment to take the first steps necessary to becoming ready to seek treatment. They can help those who need drug rehab explore treatment and recovery options. They can, and will, and do ask questions, provide reflective feedback, and basically support clients as they consider decisions that they need to make on their own.
For more information on G&G Holistic Drug Rehab and how our recovery coaches can help or someone who has a substance abuse problem, please visit our website at http://www.holisticdrugrehab.com/ or call 1-800-559-9503.
