Professional Coach Training

Recovery Coaching is a strengths-based approach to addiction and one of the fastest growing specialties. Learn the skills of professional coaching and advanced skills of Recovery Coaching. Earn more money and work with clients leaving treatment or already in recovery, in alliance with cutting edge treatment programs or your own private business.

ICF Credential or Continuing Education

Join us for a series of six 7-week telecourses in coach training based on the 11 core competencies of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and Recovery Coaches International (RCI). This program prepares you for initial ICF coach credentialing (ACC) and for becoming a Certified Recovery Coach (CRC). Lots of practice time; coaching feedback/assessment; addiction topics, and business development.

What: Six Module Curriculum (each module is 7 weeks long)

Where: On The Phone

When: Begins 15 September 2008 (3pm-5pm PT, 6pm-8pm ET, 9am-11am Sydney)

Cost: $3300 USD for Certification program (Save $200 when you pay in full by 9 September 2008)

Facilitators:

Alida Schuyler MS PCC Crossroads Coaching; President, RCI
Jan Brown, BA Director, SpiritWorks Foundation
Mark Brower, M. Div., Director of Training Faithful &True Ministries
Catherine Campaigne, Treetop Coaching
Doreen Cardwell, Bac Soc Sci SoulSong Recovery Coaching
Susan Sussman, MCC Fast Track Coaching

More Information: Contact enrollment counselor Deborah Drake at 425.223.5335 or email: crossroadscoaching@gmail.com, or call Alida Schuyler 206.715.4143

Non-Refundable Recovery Coaching Certification Training Deposit $100 USD
Please save my place in Recovery Coaching Certification Training #5. This is my non-refundable for $100 USD. I will now contact enrollment counselor, Deborah Drake: 425.223.5335 or crossroadscoaching@gmail.com, or virtual assistant, Mike Johnsen: 425.772.9618 crossroads-assistant@comcast.com to complete my enrollment.

Alida Schuyler MS, PCC ("AL-ih-duh SKY-luhr") is an ICF credentialed coach, a certified hypnotherapist, and leading expert in Recovery Coaching. She is the chair of the "Great Life in Recovery" Special Interest Group sponsored by the ICF, and co-founder & current president of Recovery Coaches International. She is Director of Crossroads Coaching. Ms. Schuyler has a private practice as a Financial Recovery Coach and is dedicated to helping men and women in recovery start small businesses and overcome underearning.

To register, or for more information, contact Alida Schuyler via phone: 206.715.4143 or email: AlidaCoach@CrossroadsCoaching.net.

I am new to coaching. Am I eligible to take these courses?
Yes, the new curriculum was designed to meet the needs of all those interested in becoming Recovery Coaches including chemical dependency counselors and other addiction professionals, sponsors, folks in recovery, and already trained coaches who want to make Recovery Coaching their niche.

What if I am already an ICF credentialed coach?
If you are already an ICF credentialed coach you can apply these hours toward your PCC or MCC credentialing or renewal as continuing coach education.

What will I learn in these courses?

• You will learn how to apply and integrate the eleven core competencies of the ICF as they relate to a specialty in Recovery Coaching.
  
  
• You will learn basic and advance coaching skills in alignment with the 11 core competencies of the International Coach Federation.
  
  
• You will learn the founding principles and skills of a Recovery Coach so you can effectively coach people with addiction issues.
  
  
• You will learn the unique qualities of Recovery Coaching so you can differentiate yourself as a Recovery Coach from other coaching specialties.
  
  
• You'll learn the unique coaching needs of recovery clients and how to meet them so that you can enroll and serve clients with confidence.
  
  
• You will learn how to recognize and handle ambivalence as a natural part of change, so that you can coach client resistance with ease and grace.
  
  
• You'll learn tools to help your client move through feeling stuck or relapse so that you hold confidence even when client does not.
  
  
• You'll learn what stresses you as a coach, what your buttons are, and have a plan of how to handle triggers during a call so you can relax, knowing you have exceptional professional coaching skills.
  
  
• You will develop a sense of your special gifts and interests so you enjoy a unique style and signature presence as a Recovery Coach.
  
  
• You will learn skills to model or pass on to your clients to help them self-sooth, relax, and avoid stress that can lead to relapse.
  
  
• You will learn to bring the professional coach's skill set to your other work (i.e. as a sponsor, CDC etc.).

Will this apply to: food additions, gambling, sex addiction, alcoholism, polydrug use etc.?
Yes, this program teaches principles of coaching that will apply to any addiction, any addict or family member as well as to changing simple "habits!" Each course will focus on a different addiction or addictive pattern.

How many people will be in each class?
The maximum class size will be 15 students per section.

What will be expected of me as a student?
To come to class prepared, that is, having read and considered the class material; to discuss coaching and addiction principles, to join in brain storming sessions, to volunteer to be coached for your life challenges, to participate in team coaching, to coach other students live, to be a client or coach in role plays, to submit scenarios related to challenging addiction/ recovery clients.

How long is each class and what is a coaching lab?
Each class is two hours long. We meet by phone. The first hour is devoted to the materials for that week's subject, core competency and skill set. The second hour is coaching practice. Students will coach each other on scenarios related to coaching clients in addiction recovery as well as their own life challenges. A coaching lab is a 2-hour practicum of coaching and feedback.

How long is a course?
Each course is six weeks long plus one coaching lab.

How many courses are there?
There are six courses total.

How long is the whole program?
The total hours for the program come to 84 hours.

How much does the whole program cost?
The total cost is $3300 [US]. If you pay for the course by the stated discount date, you save $200 [US]. The total module cost is then $3100.

What if I am already trained as a coach; can I take a single course as continuing education?
Yes, please join us.

Will I be an ICF credentialed coach at the end of the training?
You will meet the coach training requirements of the International Coach Federation at the 60-hour level and can apply for your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the portfolio process. This is done directly with the ICF by going to www.coachfederation.org.

Is this training pre-approved by the ICF?
It will be. Each course has been specifically written within the context of the 11 Core Competencies in accordance with ICF criteria. That means 60+ hours will be in the core competencies and are immediately applicable to the portfolio process of credentialing offered by the ICF. Bottom line: yes you can get credit for this program through the ICF.

What about ICF continuing education credits?
The program or individual courses can be used for continuing education credits because the curriculum is based on the core competencies. However An earlier version of Recovery Coaching Training has been approved ICF for three consecutive years.

Are you going to submit it to the ICF for approval?
Yes, we expect to submit it this year.

Why all this emphasis on the ICF? What is that about?
The ICF is the world wide accrediting foundation responsible for setting the standards for the coaching profession. It has over 10,000 members in more than 42 countries. By aligning with and meeting ICF standards for coaching, Recovery Coaches may favorably distinguish themselves for meeting the highest standards of coaching excellence.

Will I be a Certified Recovery Coach (CRC) at the end to the training?
You will meet the coach training requirements and can apply for your CRC directly with Crossroads Coaching. See next.

How do I become certified as a Recovery Coach?
Not everyone chooses to get certified. If you wish to become a Certified Recovery Coach (CRC) the cost for certification is $500 [US]. (By comparison, one popular coaching school charges $5000 [US] for certification.) You become a CRC by successfully completing the six courses, logging 50 hours of coaching with a recovery client, passing a written exam, and demonstrating competency in coaching. Here are the steps in order:

      1. Live attendance in 75% class hours (missed classes can be listened to via recording).
      2. Document 50 hours of coaching time with recovery clients (any recovery client or issue).
      3. Pass a written exam on Recovery Coaching.
      4. Submit a 30 minute tape demonstrating your best coaching skills with a recovery client.
      5. Demonstrate competency during a live exam with an assessor coach
      6. Submit your materials and CRC application with a payment.

Your materials will be evaluated and scored by an assessor. If you have a passing score you will have earned the CRC.

Do you have a payment plan?
The course may be paid in two equal payments of $1650. If you need a personalized payment plan, please contact Mike Johnsen at Crossroads-Assistant@comcast.net, and he will work with you to find a suitable arrangement.

Tell me again, who can take these courses?
This is program is open to those interested in becoming Recovery Coaches including coaches, chemical dependency counselors, therapists, sponsors, folks in recovery, etc. The series of courses are designed to meet ICF criteria for basic coaching training and is based on the 11 core competencies and addiction best practices. Additional training specific to Recovery Coaching (for example pharmacology) is included, and recovery topics are coached in each class session. Both basic and advanced coaching skills are taught as well as information will be useful when working with other addiction professionals. At the end of the program you will be able to offer excellent coaching and work as a Recovery Coach either in private practice or in association with treatment centers or other employers of Recover Coaches.

I'm in Sydney; which section should I be in?
The section listed as Monday 3pm Seattle time will be 8am Tuesday in Sydney.

I'm in London; which section should I be in?
The section listed as Tuesday at 10 am Seattle will be 6pm in London.

Hey, Alida, it sounds great. How do I sign up?
To sign up, give me a call at 206.715.4143 or send me an email at alidacoach@crossroadscoaching.net, and tell me about your background and interest in Recovery Coaching. Upon acceptance, a $100 [US] non-refundable deposit will be required to hold your place. You can pay by check or pay by going to my website www.crossroadscoaching.net. My mailing address is Crossroads Coaching, 492 Walkabout Way, Port Angeles, WA 98363.

One last question, how do you pronounce your name?
Ah yes, how do I pronounce my name? Well, this is pretty close: Alida Schuyler is pronounced "AL-ih-duh SKY-luhr."

What the students say:

"I learned how people make lasting changes in their lives and how to effectively support clients in doing so. This course is a must for anyone who seriously wants to coach people to live great lives." Julie M Daley, CPCC, Leadership Development through Personal Creativity

"Recovery coach training added a new dimension to my coaching toolbox. Alida Schuyler teaches concepts that are practical and inspiring." Andrew Susskind, Life Transition Coaching

"I have benefited tremendously from taking this workshop. It has given me the opportunity to both coach and be coached, and a wealth of applicable tools. This hands-on experiential process has provided me with a solid foundation in Recovery Coaching." Andrea St. Clair BA, CCDC I, CSAC

"Alida Schuyler has a broad understanding of the challenges of coaching people in recovery. This workshop has given me tools to confidently work with people in early recovery, as well as with all my clients. I highly recommend her class." Linda Landon, Business and Life Coach

"I have 18 years in recovery, am a trained counselor and have been coaching for 5 years-and this class far surpassed my expectations. Alida is a very effective teleclass leader, and a real expert on the subject of recovery coaching. I highly recommend this course." Trudy McKnight, M.Ed., Ed.S, CPC, Life and Career Coach and Centerpoint Institute

"Alida has brilliantly created this ICF-sanctioned training by blending the best work out there with her own background and considerable experience." Pam Bredouw, CPC