CHRISTIAN RECOVERY LIFE COACH 2025 COHORT

The Christian Recovery Life Coach program empowers you to support individuals struggling with the aftermath of addiction, relationship strains and other injuries of the heart. This coaching certification is recognized by our ministry, Living Free Institute, and will also carry the endorsement of ACADC (Association of Alcohol & Drug Counselor Institute) to further enhance its credibility. Both organizations boast a combined fifty years of experience in training and educating men and women in church settings, professional treatment environments, and beyond, utilizing Christ-centered healing and support.

As a coach, you will acquire tools that help you develop personalized plans while being guided by the Holy Spirit. While this program serves as a training exercise, it will also encourage your own pursuit of healing. We will emphasize the integration of recovery principles along with trauma-informed care—addressing emotional and spiritual issues—will provide a holistic understanding of body, soul, and spirit. Our most effective ministry preparation comes from what God does within our hearts; essentially, we are our own first clients!

What Does a Coach Do?

• Provides emotional and spiritual support by creating a safe space for clients to express their feelings without judgment.
• Facilitates recovery processes by guiding individuals through challenges such as codependence, addiction, trauma, and relationship strains using experiential solutions.
• Encourages spiritual exploration of personal belief systems to understand underlying motivations; gently guide seekers deeper into their potential found in God.
• Educates on trauma-informed approaches to comprehend how trauma affects the body, soul, and spirit while offering both practical and spiritual support options.
• Develops prayer ministries that utilize specific heart-healing techniques alongside other gentle methods for those who are suffering.
• Offers support groups within your church or community that foster connections through shared experiences and supportive opportunities.
• Advocates for codependence healing solutions within your area of influence.
• You can customize this coaching with your own unique flare! 

To Be Eligible You Must

1. Read The Christian Codependence Recovery Workbook: From Surviving to Significance. Upon completion, write an essay explaining how you identify with each chapter based on your personal experiences and how God has taught you to apply these lessons. The essay should be at least one typed page but no more than three pages long. You will include this in your application.
2. Pay for the program in full or each semester. (Sorry, we cannot do payment plans, but we will have limited scholarship opportunities.)
3. Attend all classes—both live and recorded.
3. Participate in scheduled group interactions.
4. Complete internships with certified counselors or coaches who can sign off on your hours OR complete those hours at Living Free through an application process.
5. Complete an oral exam with Director Stephanie Tucker.

Cohorts, Tuition & Application

Semester 1: $900 (Begins January 2025)
Semester 2: $900 (Begins April 2026)
This is Cohort format, meaning you will be going through the training with a specified group who will begin and end at the same time. This aids in the use of group interaction and skills development. 

For a limited time we are offering this tuition reduced to $1500 if paid in full.
Additional expenses: Cost of additional books or hard copies of required books.

Application Process

You will fill out the application and attach your written essay onto it.
The last date to submit your application and essay is December 13, 2024. 

Application Fee

We require a $10 application fee.

Learn more at the informational session.