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How long should I stay with you for coaching?
One session can absolutely be helpful—but real change takes time. How long you stay in coaching depends on your personal goals and needs. Here's a general guide:
- 3 sessions – A great starting point to build trust, explore your story, and create a basic plan. Perfect for learning core skills or getting support around a specific challenge.
- 6 sessions – Allows time to dive deeper, practice new tools, and start building healthier habits and routines with weekly guidance.
- 12 sessions (3 months) – Creates space for real transformation. This level of support helps reinforce positive change, prevent relapse, and increase confidence in your recovery journey.
You’re welcome to start with just one session—but committing to a series often provides the strongest foundation for lasting progress.
Are you my sponsor?
No—my role is different. As a Professional Recovery Coach and Peer Support Specialist, I’m not a sponsor in the traditional AA or NA sense. Sponsors are peers who guide others through the 12 steps based on their own experience, without formal training. I offer structured, skills-based support focused on your individual needs. Together, we’ll build coping strategies, set meaningful recovery goals, and work through challenges.
Do I have to pay for services if it’s a nonprofit?
Yes, a required contribution is needed to access coaching sessions. PAWSitive Growth operates under a nonprofit model, but your contribution helps keep services sustainable and available to others in need.
Can you help me detox?
While I can provide emotional support and resources during your detox journey, I strongly recommend working with a doctor for the medical aspects of detoxification. Your safety is crucial, and medical supervision ensures that withdrawal symptoms are managed effectively. I will be available as your support, offering encouragement and guidance throughout the process.
What if I relapse while we are working together?
Relapse can be a part of the recovery journey, and it's important to approach it with understanding and without judgment. If you relapse while we are working together, here’s what we will do:
- Support: I will provide emotional support and help you process the relapse. We'll discuss what happened and how you’re feeling about it. A scheduled appointment will be needed to ensure we have dedicated time to address this.
- Assessment: Together, we will assess the factors that contributed to the relapse. This can help identify triggers, stressors, or situations that led to it.
- Revisiting the Plan: We will revisit and adjust your recovery plan to address the new challenges and reinforce your coping strategies.
- Learning Opportunity: We will treat the relapse as a learning opportunity. Understanding what led to the relapse can provide valuable insights for strengthening your recovery.
- Continued Commitment: My commitment to your recovery remains unwavering. We will continue to work together, focusing on your goals and supporting your journey toward lasting recovery.
Remember, relapse does not mean failure. It is a signal that adjustments need to be made to your recovery plan. Together, we will navigate through this challenge and work towards building a stronger foundation for your recovery.
Is my privacy protected?
Yes, your privacy is protected. PAWSitive Growth is HIPAA Compliant, ensuring that all your personal information and communication remain confidential.
What should I expect during my first session?
In our initial session, we'll discuss:
- Your Current Situation: Where you are now in your recovery journey.
- Past Experiences: What strategies you've tried before and their outcomes.
- Future Goals: Where you aspire to be in your recovery.
This conversation will help us create a personalized coaching plan tailored to your unique needs.
What’s the Difference Between Coaching and Education?
At PAWSitive Growth, we combine education and coaching to offer well-rounded support.
- Education means clients learn about topics like triggers, relapse warning signs, harm reduction, substance effects, and healthy coping strategies. It gives them the knowledge to better understand themselves and their choices.
- Coaching means clients get personalized support through honest conversation, goal setting, encouragement, and accountability. It’s about helping them apply what they’ve learned in real life—at their own pace, without judgment.
Together, education and coaching help people reflect, grow, and move forward with confidence.