C.C.A.R.

Recovery Coach Academy

Sponsored By 70X7 Life Recovery Muskegon
1128 Roberts Street, Muskegon 49442

Dates
April 20, 21, 22,
23 and 24th.

About the Training

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The C.C.A.R Recovery Coach Academy is an intensive 5-day training that 8:30am - 4:30pm
focuses 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. You do not have to be in recovery yourself. You can be
an ally, sponsor, employer, pastor, spouse or loved one who is interested in
helping others.

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Muskegon, MI

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complete the class and learn how Recovery Coach Training
application and pay to help others. Certificate and 32 of
course fee. MCBAP Hours.

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The C.C.A.R. Recovery Coach Academy is a five day training program
designed to provide participants with a general understanding of what it
takes to be a Recovery Coach. The role of the Recovery Coach is to promote
recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery and serving as a
personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery. There
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are no prerequisites for attending this class and ALL are welcome!

The CCAR Recovery Coach Academy was conceived in 2008 in response to

the needs of volunteers in the C.C.A.R. recovery community centers. They
requested more training to better handle the variety of scenarios and
situations generated from recoverees who frequented the centers. This
included engagement and communication skills. When graduates returned C.C.A.R. Website
from the academy, they started calling themselves recovery coaches.

Recovery coaches do not provide clinical services. However, they do work

with people experiencing difficult emotional and physical states. The
training will provide participants with a basic understanding of substance
use and mental disorders, crisis intervention and how to respond in crisis
situations. Click here to
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According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
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Bureau of Substance Abuse and Addiction Services (MDHHS/BSAAS), the
C.C.A.R. Recovery Coach Academy provides individuals with the desired
You can also
standard of preparedness and the tools necessary to perform the job of
register by
Recovery Coach.
calling
231-220-4814

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We believe that this is one of the best
training programs for anyone interested in
recovery coaching. Whether you are in
recovery, friend, or family member of
someone in recovery, or recovery ally, this Dates
course will provide you with the knowledge April 20, 21, 22,
and skills necessary to guide and mentor
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others through their own recovery process.
Much like the journey of recovery, this Times
training provides you with a transformation 8:30 to 4:30pm
experience. Whether you end up coaching
professionally or use these services in a Lunch Provided
volunteer role, or just use it to work on your
own recovery, you will be transformed. RCA Manual
provided

CCAR RECOVERY COACH ACADEMY

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO:
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Understand the stages of recovery
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List the components, core values and guiding principles of recovery Training
Describe the stages of change and their applications

Build skills to enhance relationships

Increase their awareness of culture, power and privilege

Explore many dimensions of recovery and recovery coaching 70x7 Website

Address ethical and boundaries issues

Discover attitudes about self-disclosure and sharing your story

Experience recovery wellness planning

Practice newly acquired skills

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IN AN EMOTIONALLY SAFE ENVIRONMENT

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 Cost of Training
Dates
April 20, 21, 22,
The fee for the Recovery Coach Academy is $400, which includes RCA 23 and 24th.
Manual and lunch for each day. This fee also includes 32 contact hours
from Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). A Times
limited number of Church sponsored scholarships are available. 8:30 to 4:30pm

Lunch Furnished
About the Trainers
RCA Manual
provided
Priscilla Shafor, BS, CADC, CPRM

Certified Trainer for the C.C.A.R. Recovery Coach

Academy

Priscilla is a Certified Recovery Coach for the Click here to

Ottawa County Drug Court and Ottagan Addictions register and pay
Recovery. Priscilla is a person in long term for your RCA
recovery. Training

Scott M. Brown, BSM, PA, CRCT

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Certified Trainer for the C.C.A.R. Recovery Coach
Academy

Scott has worked in the field of medicine for over

32 years. He is the Executive Director of Recovery
Resources of West Michigan and is contracted with C.C.A.R. Website
70x7 as their Recovery Services Director. Scott is a
person in long term recovery. You can also
register by
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Priscilla has been teaching the C.C.A.R. Recovery Coach Academy since
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2012. Scott and Priscilla have a combined 50 years of recovery
experience.

Please feel free to call Scott Brown at 231-220-4814 with any questions or
to register by phone for this training.