Senior Recovery Coach
Robyn
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Hi! I’m Robyn,
My journey to wellness has been full of experiences, some incredibly difficult and some wonderful. I have learned that I would not be the person I am today if it weren’t for that journey. I started my career working in an office, completing a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management (thinking I would be working with people which was not the case) and spent my days hiring people to do a job that I longed to do myself. I bit the bullet and had a career change where I completed a Double Diploma in Community Services and Counselling and commenced a Master of Social Work. It was when I was sitting in a Mental Health Recovery lecture listening to a lived experience speaker that I realised that is where I belonged. For a long time, I was searching for a place where I felt accepted, and eventually realised I needed to accept and believe in myself to be truly happy. I’m at that place now and I like it here, and I know from the relationships I have built that I am able to help people find their own place too. So here I am, someone who has worked across the industry, from the corporate office to one on one with people, and I have found a way to use all of my skills at the same time in the role of Recovery Coach. I love what I do! |
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"The best part of being an RC is when a participant contacts me to share that they have achieved a goal that we had set together. Being an RC is helping you see the future you want and supporting you to walk towards it. A bit like the "footsteps" poem: "We walk alongside you, and occasionally, we may help carry you until you can walk again." But for the most part, we walk together.
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What is a Recovery Coach?
A recovery coach is a professional who provides personalised guidance to individuals as they navigate their journey towards recovery from mental health issues, addiction, or trauma. Their role involves offering encouragement, practical support, and tailored strategies to meet each person's unique needs.
Recovery coaches work collaboratively with clients to set and achieve personal objectives, helping them develop effective coping skills and create a sustainable recovery plan. They draw on their own experiences and knowledge to inspire and support individuals in their pursuit of wellness.
Key elements of a recovery coach's role include:
In essence, a recovery coach acts as a supportive ally who helps individuals navigate their recovery journey, providing practical advice and emotional support to help them achieve a fulfilling and healthy life.
A recovery coach is a professional who provides personalised guidance to individuals as they navigate their journey towards recovery from mental health issues, addiction, or trauma. Their role involves offering encouragement, practical support, and tailored strategies to meet each person's unique needs.
Recovery coaches work collaboratively with clients to set and achieve personal objectives, helping them develop effective coping skills and create a sustainable recovery plan. They draw on their own experiences and knowledge to inspire and support individuals in their pursuit of wellness.
Key elements of a recovery coach's role include:
- Tailored support: Recognising that everyone’s recovery path is different, recovery coaches offer customised support based on individual circumstances and challenges.
- Goal setting: Coaches assist clients in defining clear, realistic goals and developing actionable plans to achieve them. They provide continuous support to navigate challenges and celebrate progress.
- Skill building: Recovery coaches help clients enhance vital life skills, such as managing stress, regulating emotions, and communicating effectively, which are crucial for maintaining long-term recovery and improving overall quality of life.
- Encouragement and empowerment: By providing motivation and positive reinforcement, recovery coaches help clients build self-confidence and take an active role in their recovery process.
- Resource assistance: Coaches guide clients to additional resources like support groups, therapy, or community services, helping them integrate these supports into their recovery plan.
- Supportive environment: They create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss their experiences and progress, fostering a trusting relationship.
In essence, a recovery coach acts as a supportive ally who helps individuals navigate their recovery journey, providing practical advice and emotional support to help them achieve a fulfilling and healthy life.
