A sobriety coach helps ease the transition from your recovery program to your home life. They step in to offer advice and support as you acclimate to your home environment. Many of the coaches are recovering addicts with a long history of sobriety. They know exactly what you’re going through and how it feels.
What a Sobriety Coach Does
Your coach is someone that you can turn to during the early stages of the home transition after completing rehab. They provide emotional and psychological support during this most challenging time. They’ll help you stay on track and avoid relapse, which is common after completing a treatment program and returning home.
Relapse Prevention
Your coach provides relapse prevention by looking around your house for alcohol or drugs. They’ll go with you to social events where you may be tempted to use them. They’ll accompany you to your 12-step meetings, but most importantly, they’ll be a trustworthy friend and companion.
Types of Coaches
Some coaches are live-in. They stay at your home and are there 24/7 to offer support. This doesn’t work for everyone due to the living situation. You can have an on-call coach that you can call for help at any time, and an escort-based coach will travel with you to appointments and social gatherings.
If you have just completed a recovery program and want to take precautions to ensure you remain sober, a sobriety coach will help. Visit Drew Horowitz & Associates, LLC, to learn more.