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EP 313: Shelly-Anne with Viv - Coaching vs Therapy
EP 313: Shelly-Anne with Viv - Coaching vs Therapy
EP 313: Shelly-Anne with Viv - Coaching vs Therapy
Friday 23rd June 2023
Viv and Shelly-Anne break down sober coaching vs. therapy, sharing tips on finding the right support for your recovery journey. Listen for practical advice.
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Get the buttons here!Sober Coaching vs. Therapy: Finding the Right Support for Your Journey
Episode Overview
- Certified professional recovery coaches play a crucial role in the recovery journey, providing specialized training and understanding of addiction.
- It's essential for individuals to vet their coaches for the right credentials and training to ensure they receive quality support.
- The podcast emphasizes the need for individuals to establish chemistry with their coaches and seek support aligned with their cultural background.
- Recovery is possible, and individuals don't have to navigate it alone, encouraging them to embrace the support of certified professional coaches.
- The differences between life coaching and addiction recovery coaching are highlighted, emphasizing the specialized training and understanding of addiction that the latter brings.
If I can recover, so can anybody who's listening to this. Regardless of what we've been through, we all deserve to have that. We all deserve to live the best life possible. I never thought it was possible. I never imagined that I would be living this life that I live right now and if I can do it, so can you.
What if the key to your recovery lies in choosing the right kind of support? In this engaging episode of Sobertown Podcast, host Viv, known as @sober_ithrive, sits down with the seasoned Shelly-Anne to discuss the vital distinctions between sober coaching and therapy. Both internationally certified professional addiction recovery and life coaches, Viv and Shelly-Anne dive into the roles and benefits of sober coaching, offering a fresh perspective on how these coaches act as allies rather than just guides.
They provide a non-judgmental space that encourages personal growth and self-discovery, making a compelling case for why this approach might be the missing piece in your recovery puzzle. The episode doesn't stop there; it also breaks down the differences between a sober coach, therapist, counselor, and sponsor, helping you understand which might be the best fit for your needs.
Shelly-Anne, with over three decades of experience and a role in ensuring global coaching standards, shares invaluable insights on what to look for when seeking a certified professional sober coach. She emphasizes the importance of vetting your coach's credentials and finding someone who aligns with your cultural background and personal chemistry.
Whether you're just starting your recovery journey or looking for new ways to stay on track, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement to help you find the right support system.