A Professional Coach with a Specialty in Addiction Recovery who works independently with clients in a private business/ financial arrangement, and provides non-clinical coaching services for anyone related to their life purposes.

A Specialty in Addiction Recovery means a Professional Coach has unique skills and understanding to work with individuals and family members impacted by addiction. They do not provide counseling or clinical treatment but can support the recovery work and goals the client may have established in treatment or counseling. Professional Recovery Coaches understand the Stages of Change and can support client needs in early, middle and long term recovery as well as support a range of people desiring to change their “using behaviors.”

"Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential." (SAMHSA/ Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration)

As the estimated market size is expected to reach $20 billion USD by 2022, the coaching industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. With more organizations and individuals using coaching services, there is an increasing demand for specialized expertise. In fact, it is predicted that specialized expertise will play an increasingly prominent role in the success of coaching in the coming years.

We believe there is only one reason for such an increase, coaching truly works. It is life-changing. The coaching profession is here to stay.

PRC Professional Recovery Coaches learn dynamic career skills that add new credentials to your resume so you can grow your client base. You will also learn tips on starting your business and receive Coaching tools you can customize with your own branding. PRC Coaches will learn Financially Valuable Skills.

• Training Manuals
• Coaching Tools and Course Handouts
• Course Study Guides
• Quick Reference Guides
• Selection of Coaching Tools and Templates You Can Customize with Your Brand
• Access to a library of past Coaching Webinars
• Group Coaching Sessions – Various topics such as How to Grow Your Practice
• Continuing Education CE/CEUs
• Membership in International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches
• Once your program membership has expired you will be charged $16.95 per month to retain membership. You will be given an opportunity via email to opt-out of continued membership as your expiration date approaches.

There are a number of benefits including ongoing access to the course and course materials and videos, Quarterly Connect meetings, and ongoing permission to use our coach badges and logos. See full list of member benefits HERE.

The PRC Program is a self-paced online course. You can study in the comfort of your home or office as you watch online videos, learn to use new skills and tools, and interact with practice clients. The PRC Program can be completed in your own time frame. Students who spend 6.5 hours per week can finish the self-study portion of the training in approximately 16 weeks or 4 months. Most students complete the PRC Program in 4-6 months.

The PRC Dual Program includes all the elements of the above program plus an additional 20 hours of instruction in Life Coaching and practicum of 6-8 weeks working with a practice client. Most students complete the PRC Dual program in 6-9 months.

Counseling involves a clinical evaluation or assessment to define a problem or pathology, the clinician is a trained expert who arrives at a diagnosis and creates a treatment plan designed to address the problem; Counseling will often focus on pain or issues from the past that are causing current problems.

Coaching, on the other hand, is focused on the future. Coaching is not clinical; it does not assess problems, or create a treatment plan or take the role of a therapist. Coaching provides a safe, trustworthy relational connection which supports clients in the process of self-discovery, personal growth, personal responsibility and taking the next steps in their life journey based upon constructive and beneficial priorities. Coaches provide accountability to help their clients clarify and build on their own internal motivations for positive life change.

No. Although our Life Coaching Essentials /CPC program includes instruction on ICF Core Competencies, we are no longer affiliated with ICF. Our CPC program is credentialed by IAPRC and we offer a certificate in the addiction recovery coaching specialty (PRCC).

Stigma prevents many people from seeking treatment or counseling or even attending 12 Step meetings. Coaching does not have this stigma. On the contrary, it is seen as positive and beneficial. PRC Professional Recovery Coaches will learn strategies for identifying and reaching the people they wish to serve.

Potentials clients come from all walks of life, from youth and young adults to families and baby boomers. Many professional people are seeking support to sustain and grow in their recovery lifestyle including formerly impaired attorneys, physicians, nurses, transportation workers, and people in the hospitality and service industry.

While many Professional Recovery Coaches serve people coming out of treatment, they are also very effective in helping people who are in a variety of life transitions (job, educational, marriage, parenting, health, retirement, etc.) and want to explore new possibilities with the help and support of a trained Professional Coach who also understands the dynamics of addiction recovery.