Category: mini series
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Beyond Dry January Question #4: Do I have to do this alone? (I don’t want to do this alone).
Get your clicking finger ready because LINKS abound! I am a Certified Professional Recovery Coach and a She Recovers Designated Coach so I definitely have a bias towards working with a Recovery Coach at some point in time. It might be after a group, in conjunction with a group, or before you try a group,…
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Beyond Dry January Question #3: How long do I have to commit to this?
One of the first questions I ask new clients is, “What is your short term goal and what is your long term goal?” THEN I immediately follow up with, “If you don’t have an answer, that’s okay.” Some people are very clear on exactly what they want to do and some are still figuring it…
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Beyond Dry January Question #2: What do I do at 5pm/2pm/10pm/10am?
MAKE A PLAN. “But I am a spontaneous free spirit and I hate plans!” That is wonderful! I love that about you, MAKE A PLAN. The planing and prep actually begins WAY before your first drink. Set yourself up all day to still have will power leftover by the evening. In coaching, this can be…
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Beyond Dry January Question #1: What do I tell people?
The first thing I say when I get this question or when working with people is: You do not owe anyone an explanation beyond your comfort level. Meaning… you do not owe anyone your story, your explanation, your drinking habit log, you get to pick who knows what details, what you feel comfortable talking about,…
Cori Lyon 