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The Power of Sober Coaching: Why It Works - 3 min Read

Erik Frederickson - Life Coach and Recovery Coach
Nov 8, 2023
3 min read

In a world where addiction and substance abuse are running rampant, finding effective solutions to help individuals on their path to recovery has become of extreme importance. Sober coaching, a relatively new but highly effective approach, has gained traction and success for its ability to provide the necessary support, guidance, and accountability that individuals in recovery desperately need. In this blog, we will explore the reasons why sober coaching works and why it has become a valuable tool in the journey to sobriety.

1. Personalized Support

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One of the primary reasons why sober coaching works is its focus on providing personalized support and guidance. Every individual's journey through addiction and recovery is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. At Recovering Reality we work closely with our clients to develop customized plans tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. By addressing the unique challenges and triggers that you are facing, we provide a level of support that is hard to achieve through a one-size-fits-all approach.

2. Continuous Accountability

Accountability is a fundamental aspect of recovery. At Recovering Reality we offer continuous accountability, ensuring that our clients stay on track and make progress in their journey toward healthy and sustainable recovery. This accountability extends beyond our one-on-one sessions. We stay in touch throughout the week, in between sessions, providing support when it's needed most. This constant presence can be a game-changer for someone struggling with addiction, as it lessens the likelihood of relapse and keeps our clients focused on their goals.

3. Building Healthy Habits

Recovery is not just about abstaining from substances; it's much more than that. Our coaching helps our clients build a new, healthy way of life. Sober coaching plays a pivotal role in helping individuals establish and maintain healthy habits, and our coaches assist our clients in setting goals related to physical health, mental well-being, faith, and relationships. We guide our clients in creating routines and structures that promote connection to God, sobriety, and overall well-being. By building these positive habits, our sober coaches help our clients replace old, destructive patterns with new, constructive ones.

4. Emotional Support

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Addiction often goes hand in hand with emotional turmoil, past traumas, and mental health challenges. At Recovering Reality our sober coaches are well-equipped to offer emotional support to our clients. We help our clients process their emotions, deal with underlying issues, surrender to God, and provide a safe and non-judgmental space for open conversations. This emotional support is invaluable in helping our clients navigate the emotional ups and downs that can accompany recovery.

5. Relapse Prevention

Preventing relapse is a top priority in the recovery process, our coaches work diligently to identify potential triggers and warning signs that may lead to relapse. By addressing these factors early on, we help our clients develop coping strategies and techniques to avoid falling back into destructive behavior. With a strong emphasis on relapse prevention, sober coaching significantly reduces the risk of returning to substance use.

6. Real-Life Application

Our sober coaches operate in the real world, outside the confines of a treatment facility. We provide clients with the tools and skills they need to navigate daily life while maintaining sobriety. Clients practice their newfound coping strategies, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities under the guidance of their coach. This real-life application has helped us guide hundreds and hundreds of clients into resilience, confidence, and long-lasting recovery.

Conclusion

At Recovering Reality, our sober coaching is a highly effective approach to addiction recovery for several reasons. It provides personalized support, continuous accountability, and emotional support, all while focusing on building healthy habits and preventing relapse. By addressing the individual needs and challenges of each client, Recovering Reality Sober Coaching offers a holistic approach to recovery that increases the likelihood of long-term success. If you or someone you know is on the path to recovery, we would love to see if we're a good fit for your journey.

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Make sure you continue to ask yourself the "WHY" question.

Erik Frederickson - Life Coach and Recovery Coach
Jun 7, 2021
3 min read

Updated: Sep 1, 2022

Why?

It's a great question. But why is asking "why" a great question?

I've worked with hundreds of clients through my coaching practice over the course of 7yrs, and asking the simple "why" question is one of my favorite questions to ask.

Why? Because it immediately changes the vantage point of the person being asked.

Asking the "why" question doesn't necessarily change what I am looking at, it changes how I am looking at it. It moves our perspective from the issue at hand into the perspective of, "How did I get to the issue at hand?"

In the midst of hearing hundreds of responses I observed something, many people can't tell you why they believe what they believe.

Here is the truth...they do know what they believe. They just haven't done the work of following the trail that the "why" question unveils because it's digging into the "why" question that leads us to the core of our beliefs. And what we believe steers our worldview, and the way we decide to engage with the world. Therefore, if we know what we believe and why we believe it we can begin to understand the "why" behind our actions.

Once people start to dig into the motives that lead to the action, I have seen time and time again that people's morales shift because they begin to understand that asking the "why" question helps them see their motives, and when we can honestly assess our motives we can begin to understand and change them.

3 Tips for asking the "why" question.

1- Process your "why" with a trusted friend and/or professional.

There are many people out there that mean well and have great hearts, but guiding someone through a process of understanding themselves at their core isn't necessarily their strong suit.

Find someone that's been through what you're trying to process, knows how to get past it, and knows how to live free from it. Seek help, just make sure it's the right help.

2- Do a lot of writing.

Multiple studies have revealed the many benefits of writing. Here is a good article on some of those benefits, "Pen, Paper, Power!"

Writing through the process will greatly enhance your ability to understand the "why" behind your motives.

3- Be patient, it took years to end up where you are now. It's not all going to change overnight, even if you put the time in and do it honestly.

It won't take years to get clarity and answers if you're truly engaged in the process, I've seen people's lives change dramatically in weeks or months of doing the work, but it won't happen overnight. Be patient and stay engaged.

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"I relapsed, now what?"

Erik Frederickson - Life Coach and Recovery Coach
Feb 18, 2021
3 min read

Updated: Sep 1, 2022

Relapse does not have to be part of your story.

Relapse can, unfortunately, be common with some people in recovery, but you don't have to buy into the thinking that you're going to relapse at some point.

Over 11 yrs into my recovery journey and after helping hundreds of people get clean and sober I have identified two time periods when people most often relapse. The first is obvious, it's early recovery.

Years of active addiction put us on a course of creating and avoiding problems.

That and the fact that changing from active addiction into healthy recovery is hard enough by itself and it can sometimes feel like the perfect storm. But no matter the mess someone has created, recovery is possible and the choice to recover is always the best one.

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The second time that I see people relapse is a not-so-obvious one, and that is when life gets good again. When life gets good again we can sometimes fall into the trap of thinking, "I got my life back in order. I can manage my drinking and using now."

Let's say you fall into one of these categories and you've relapsed, first of all, it's OK. I'm not condoning a relapse, but you are still loved and recovery is still worth it. Also, know this...you may have lost your sobriety date but you didn't lose the experience you gained.

If you're really ready to change, take accountability and responsibility as fast as you can. The sooner you face it, the sooner you get past it. Admit your wrongs and start getting back to what you know works.

One of the biggest things I emphasize with my clients when it comes to relapse prevention, or what to do if you relapsed, is the importance of daily habits and discipline.

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Just about every time I talk with someone that has relapsed I ask them what their daily spiritual fitness was like and almost always they admit that it was few and far between, or nonexistent.

If you feel yourself in a bit of shape, spiritually speaking, the best way I have found to get back into clear thinking and actions is by getting back to the daily disciplines of reading, writing, praying, and talking with people in recovery.

So you might have relapsed, but you don't have to dig that hole deeper. Rock bottom is simple, it's where you decide to stop digging. Call someone and admit what's going on, and start getting back into spiritual shape today.

And remember this...

God loves you, forgives you, and wants you to be happy even more than you do. He is on your side. He is the best partner you'll ever have, and remember, "No one that matters is keeping track of your failures." - Mike Maeshiro