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Recovery Coaching
Personalized coaching for those in recovery
You don't have to walk through recovery alone.
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Many people who are new to recovery assume that, because they've stopped drinking or using, their lives will immediately improve. They assume that the drinking and drugging were the problem – that everything will be perfect now that they have stopped or made the decision to stop.
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The illusion that "life will be perfect now that I've stopped drinking/using" usually dissipates when the person in recovery faces her first obstacle.
I'm in recovery now. Why isn't everything better!?
Those in recovery may begin to feel physically better as their bodies recover from the alcohol and drugs, but facing life's challenges without seeking respite from their favorite substance is a different story.
The first challenges or obstacles faced during recovery can be the hardest to overcome without relapsing.
It may be as small as a messy room, with clothes all over the floor, or it may be losing a job because her attitude towards work has not improved. These challenges can seem overwhelming on a good day, but in early recovery, they appear insurmountable and may drive her back to her substance of choice
Everything in early recovery is a "first"
When you're in early recovery, you encounter so many "new" experiences including:
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First Saturday night without drinking
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First dinner out with friends sober
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First holiday sober
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First vacation sober
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For some, a first date sober
The list goes on. And while these firsts are exciting, they can also feel daunting, like you're learning how to live all over again.
What does a recovery coach do?
A recovery coach guides the person in recovery through the transition from living under the power of her substance of choice to living happily while free of that substance.
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Because the early days and months of sobriety often present critical challenges to the recovering person's fledgling sobriety, a recovery coach helps the person navigate those challenges without drinking or using.
Does a recovery coach take the place of an AA or NA sponsor?
No. Sponsors provide invaluable guidance by taking newcomers through the twelve steps of their recovery program. A recovery coach's services complement 12-step sponsorship and expand the coaching client's recovery tools and resources by utilizing a much broader range of methods and services.
About Your Sober Living Coach
Lily Shanks
Certified Life Coach, Certified Relationship Coach, E-RYT 500 Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher, Attorney
Lily Shanks describes herself as “recovering” from lots of things, including “ recovering perfectionist,” “recovering attorney,” and - most importantly - recovering alcoholic. Lily has been in recovery since 2018, and she credits her incredible life today to a solid foundation in sobriety.
As someone who has walked and continues to walk the recovery path, Lily's recovery coaching clients benefit from her shared personal experience getting sober, navigating early recovery, and continuing to grow in sobriety, one day at a time. As someone who understands the trials and tribulations unique to recovery, Lily provides recovery clients with a nimble, thoughtful coaching experience, designed to help them transform from barely surviving to living to thriving.
Lily's Recovery Coaching Services
Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call to Learn More
If you'd like support in your recovery or are a family member needing assistance as your loved one recovers, please book a complimentary consultation to discuss how I can support you.
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You are not alone.
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There is hope.
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Recovery is possible.
A Few Recovery Coaching Examples
Since 2019, I have mentored and coached women recovering from alcoholism. Here are a few of the miraculous transformations I have witnessed in my clients:​
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A woman in her 20s who, when she decided to stop drinking, was working in an environment in which she was constantly surrounded by alcohol. She knew that she needed to find a new job and likely a new career path, but she was paralyzed by her fear of change. Following multiple confidence coaching and career-coaching sessions, she became more confident in her decisions overall and in selecting a career path that better aligned with her values.
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A woman in her 30s, who was contemplating separating from her husband of many years because she believed that they were no longer compatible. Two years later, they have strengthened their marriage and are excitedly expecting their first child.
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A successful career woman who was on the brink of destroying her marriage and likely her relationship with her child. Eighteen months later, she has repaired her strained relationship with her husband, restrengthened her family relationships, and is reenergized in her job.
Please note: If you are actively engaged in an eating disorder, have experienced untreated trauma, need medical detox from substances, or are otherwise undergoing intensive medical treatment or rehabilitation, you may not be ready to coach with Lily. If you are uncertain or would like to discuss where you are in your journey and whether coaching is appropriate at this stage, please book a Clarity Call so you and Lily can discuss appropriate treatment and strategies for you. Lily is not a medical professional and will always redirect clients needing services outside her training.
