This workshop will run on September 22, 23, 29, 30 and October 1, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. It is fully remote, with no in-person meetings. Pre-register for next steps for enrollment.

The CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© is a 5-day intensive training academy focusing on providing individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter into or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Provided in a retreat like environment, the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© prepares participants by helping them to actively listen and ask questions.

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© participants will:

• Describe Recovery Coach role and functions
• List the components, core values and guiding principles of recovery
• Build skills to enhance relationships
• Explore many dimensions of recovery and recovery coaching
• Discover attitudes about self disclosure and sharing your story
• Understand the stages of recovery
• Describe the stages of change and their applications
• Increase their awareness of culture, power and privilege
• Address ethical and boundary issues
• Experience recovery wellness planning
• Practice newly acquired skills