About This Book
The Recovery Coaching Curriculum is a complete, hands-on companion for anyone doing the daily work of recovery from substance use - and for the coaches, counselors, families, and facilitators who walk beside them.
Created by Stanley Scott Jr., a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC-I) and Labor Assistant Professional Certified (LAP-C) who has lived continuously in the solution since 2011, this book pairs a personal client workbook with an eight-module substance abuse education series in a single, usable volume. It is grounded in three pillars: relapse prevention planning, career and workplace navigation during recovery, and optional faith integration.
The workbook guides readers through understanding their own story, identifying triggers, building a personalized relapse prevention plan, and creating an emergency response protocol they can follow even in a crisis. The education modules translate the science of addiction into plain language - how the brain changes, the real risks of prescription pills and alcohol, how to find recovery resources, how to cope with stress and trauma without substances, how faith can support recovery, and how loved ones can help without enabling.
Every section is designed to stand on its own, so it works one-on-one, in small groups, or as a self-guided resource. Worksheets, reflection prompts, and room to write make it a working document - not just something to read.
Whether you are early in recovery, years down the road, supporting someone you love, or delivering substance abuse education professionally, this curriculum meets you where you are.
"Respond, don't react. Breathe, don't break."