Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAC) 
WCI’s Certified Addiction Recovery Coach training program gives you the necessary foundation to coach with a 100 percent success rate. Through our addiction recovery coach training course you learn how to apply WCI’s Proven Methodology with confidence, generate business and maintain long-term client relationships. With WCI’s addiction recovery coach certification you will support clients through the addiction recovery process and work with clients to rebuild their lives once the addiction has been overcome.
We offer two great ways to obtain your professional addiction recovery coach certification. You can take advantage of our interactive Certified Addiction Recovery Coach Teleclass or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach Self Study Course, our online addiction recovery coach training option.
- CAC Teleclass Certification
- CAC Self Study Program
- Niche Add-ons
Program Title: Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAC) Teleclass Coach Training Course
Program Overview: Comprehensive 8 week teleclass addiction recovery coach certification course includes WCI Coach Training Methodology Learning & Application, Addiction Recovery Coach Training Practicum, Business Builder Mentoring Program, & Buddy Coaching
Addiction Recovery Coach Certification Earned:
Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAC)
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Credits Earned:
WCI - 48 Teleclass and 46 Self-Study Coach Training Hours
Prerequisites: None at this time
Addiction Recovery Coach Course Includes: Coach Tools, Client Forms for Your Business, Module Materials, Business Resources, Student Center Log-in, WCI Graduate Community Access
Additional Materials Required: None at this time; all materials are in downloadable electronic format
Coaching Training Practicum: Observe up to 25 coaching sessions, coach twice and be coached twice, receive feedback and provide feedback to others
Buddy Coaching: Meet with a new classmate each week to conduct one 30 minute coaching session with one another applying the skills learned that week; make connections, develop alliances and connect with a support group and new friends, sometimes for life!
Those Who May Be Interested Include But are Not Limited to the Following:
Professional Coaches:
Those who wish to start a coaching business such as 12-Steppers, 9 to 5ers, Solopreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Career Changers, Retirees & Young People, High School & College Grads, Stay-at-Home & Single Moms, or anyone who has had a challenging situation they have overcome, especially if it pertains to addiction recovery.
Coaching Professionals:
Those who wish to enhance their current business or career such as 12-Steppers, Educators, Teachers & Instructors, Human Resources Professionals, Executives, Managers & Employees, Doctors, Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists & Therapists, Nutritionists, Personal Trainers, Yoga & Pilates Teachers
Course Objective: Deliver top notch successful coaches armed with the confidence, skill, process, tools, and an ability to attract, please and maintain clients.
Estimated Time for Completion: Meet twice per week for 8 weeks
Class Length: 3 hours which includes coach training practicum, mentoring, lecture, discussion and Q&A
Testing: Open book multiple choice final exam and 21 module assignments
Included Addiction Recovery Coach Tools: 3-Day Food Journal, Emotional Eating Log, Diet Calculator, Meal Replacement, Organic Replacement, Replace Toxic Foods, Replace Toxic Products, Choose Your Friends, Five Ideal Friends, Zen To-Do List, Cycle of Deteriorating Health
Upon Successful Completion: You will hold the title of Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and receive a certified coach logo for your marketing materials
Upon Payment of Full Balance: You will receive via mail a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAC) certification as well as a WCI / ICF letter detailing your addiction recovery coach training credits.
Course Topics:
Addiction Recovery Coaching – Theory, Addiction Therapy vs. Addiction Coaching, Determining Addiction Coachee Types, Addiction Stages & Journey, Creating Awareness, 12 Step Programs, Clearing Space for Recovery, Role of Relationships, Values, Life Purpose & Life Strategy, Thought Habits, Beyond Recovery - Connections and Contribution, Coaching Family & Friends of Addicts
Personal Foundation - Personal Vision, Values Based Living, Goal Setting, Law of Attraction, Mindset for Success, Managing Emotions, NLP, Transformational Coaching, Creativity, Time Management, Intuition, Conflict, Boundaries, Success, Prosperity, Abundance
Foundational Coaching Skills - Meeting Ethical Guidelines, Establishing the Coaching Agreement, Establishing Trust & Intimacy, Coaching Presence, Powerful Questioning, Active Listening, Empowering, Acknowledging, Direct Communication, Designing Actions, Planning and Goal-Setting, Managing Progress and Accountability, Advanced Coaching Skills, Coaching Models for Creating Awareness, Group Coaching, Transformational Coaching, Seminars, Workshops, Client Tests and Assessments, The Enneagram and Myers Brigg's
Setting Up Your Business – Vision, Strategic Positioning, Naming your Business, Choosing Your URL, Payment System, Legal Structure, Accounting, Business Plan, Website Creation, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Accreditation by the ICF
Marketing Your Business - Marketing Plan, Positioning, Branding, Target Audience Definition, Channel Plan, Social Media Strategy, Speaking, Earning Six Figures, eBook Authoring, Self-publishing, Article, Marketing, Networking, Measuring Return, Secrets of Successful Coaches
Included Coach Tools:
Included Client Forms - Welcome Letter, Client Data Sheet, Client Guidelines Client Agreement, Client Testimonial Form, Client Prep Sheet - Regular Coaching with Ongoing Commitment, Coaches Income & Expenses Worksheets, Event Disclaimer, Client Promise, Tracking Template for IRS Expenses
Included Professional Coach Tools - WCI Optimum Life Assessment, Goals Sheet, 10 Goals in 90 Days | Strengths and Weaknesses, Zero Tolerations, Brainstorm Mind Map, Building Success Formulas, Saying "No", Setting Boundaries, Map Your Journey, Goals by Design, 100 Smiles, New Year's Resolutions
Included Addiction Recovery Coach Tools – Fear No More, Examples of Fear, Healing the Past, Choose Your Friends, Five Ideal Friends, Detach Yourself, New Habits, Map Your Journey - With Amends, List of Character Defects, Cycle of Addiction
Program Title: Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAC) Self-Study Coach Training Course
Program Overview: Comprehensive online relationship coach certification course includes WCI Coach Training Methodology Learning & Application and Business Builder Program.
Coaching Certification Earned:
Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAC)
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Credits Earned: WCI 62 Self-Study Coach Training Hours
Prerequisites: None at this time
Online Addiction Recovery Coach Course Includes: Coach Tools, Client Forms for Your Business, Module Materials, Business Resources, Student Center Log-in, WCI Graduate Community Access
Additional Materials Required: None at this time; all materials are in downloadable electronic format
Those Who May Be Interested Include But are Not Limited to the Following:
Professional Coaches:
Those who wish to start a coaching business such as 12-Steppers, 9 to 5ers, Solopreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Career Changers, Retirees & Young People, High School & College Grads, Stay-at-Home & Single Moms, or anyone who has had a challenging situation they have overcome, especially if it pertains to addiction recovery.
Coaching Professionals:
Those who wish to enhance their current business or career such as 12-Steppers, Educators, Teachers & Instructors, Human Resources Professionals, Executives, Managers & Employees, Doctors, Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists & Therapists, Nutritionists, Personal Trainers, Yoga & Pilates Teachers
Course Objective: Deliver top notch successful coaches armed with the confidence, skill, process, tools, and an ability to attract, please and maintain clients.
Estimated Time for Completion: 2 – 8 weeks; it’s really up to you!
Testing: Open book multiple choice final exam and 21 module assignments
Upon Successful Completion: You will hold the title of Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and receive a certified coach logo for your marketing materials
Upon Payment of Full Balance: You will receive via mail a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CAC) certification as well as a WCI / ICF letter detailing your online addiction recovery coach training credits.
Course Topics:
Addiction Recovery Coaching – Theory, Addiction Therapy vs. Addiction Coaching, Determining Addiction Coachee Types, Addiction Stages & Journey, Creating Awareness, 12 Step Programs, Clearing Space for Recovery, Role of Relationships, Values, Life Purpose & Life Strategy, Thought Habits, Beyond Recovery - Connections and Contribution, Coaching Family & Friends of Addicts
Personal Foundation - Personal Vision, Values Based Living, Goal Setting, Law of Attraction, Mindset for Success, Managing Emotions, NLP, Transformational Coaching, Creativity, Time Management, Intuition, Conflict, Boundaries, Success, Prosperity, Abundance
Foundational Coaching Skills - Meeting Ethical Guidelines, Establishing the Coaching Agreement, Establishing Trust & Intimacy, Coaching Presence, Powerful Questioning, Active Listening, Empowering, Acknowledging, Direct Communication, Designing Actions, Planning and Goal-Setting, Managing Progress and Accountability, Advanced Coaching Skills, Coaching Models for Creating Awareness, Group Coaching, Transformational Coaching, Seminars, Workshops, Client Tests and Assessments, The Enneagram and Myers Brigg's
Setting Up Your Business – Vision, Strategic Positioning, Naming your Business, Choosing Your URL, Payment System, Legal Structure, Accounting, Business Plan, Website Creation, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Accreditation by the ICF
Marketing Your Business - Marketing Plan, Positioning, Branding, Target Audience Definition, Channel Plan, Social Media Strategy, Speaking, Earning Six Figures, eBook Authoring, Self-publishing, Article, Marketing, Networking, Measuring Return, Secrets of Successful Coaches
Included Coach Tools:
Included Client Forms - Welcome Letter, Client Data Sheet, Client Guidelines Client Agreement, Client Testimonial Form, Client Prep Sheet - Regular Coaching with Ongoing Commitment, Coaches Income & Expenses Worksheets, Event Disclaimer, Client Promise, Tracking Template for IRS Expenses
Included Professional Coach Tools - WCI Optimum Life Assessment, Goals Sheet, 10 Goals in 90 Days | Strengths and Weaknesses, Zero Tolerations, Brainstorm Mind Map, Building Success Formulas, Saying "No", Setting Boundaries, Map Your Journey, Goals by Design, 100 Smiles, New Year's Resolutions
Included Addiction Recovery Coach Tools – Fear No More, Examples of Fear, Healing the Past, Choose Your Friends, Five Ideal Friends, Detach Yourself, New Habits, Map Your Journey - With Amends, List of Character Defects, Cycle of Addiction
NICHE ADD-ON CERTIFICATIONS
At WCI we like to offer options! Therefore we currently offer 18+ niche coach certification areas which you may wish to pursue. Use these to broaden your target audience and business opportunities as a coach!
Pre-requisite: You must be registering or you must have already registered for one of the following courses.
- WCI Foundational Teleclasses or
- WCI Self-Study Course or
- WCI Certified Coach Master Class or
- Completion of a foundational or advanced coach training course from another qualifying coach training school
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