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On March 7, 2019, CCAR celebrated 20 strong years serving the recovery community (people in recovery family members, friends and allies).  CCAR founder Bob Savage […]

On a ship, wheelhouses are typically the small, sheltered parts of a bridge that house the steering wheel.  So “in someone’s wheelhouse” refers to something being within

When you’ve worked for a while as a recovery coach, I hope you look at all the recoverees you’ve had the privilege of coaching and

Ever since I can remember, I’ve had this strange ability to see things others don’t see. Around 2005, I saw something. I experienced a vision

Recovery coaching is gaining momentum.  Coaches are being hired in a variety of locations. In a recent webinar I hosted, attendees indicates the following places

I remember saying in my first year of recovery, “For this holiday season, I am actually going to cook Christmas dinner for my family for

In November, Sandy and I obtained silver. Silver in the anniversary sense. 25 years. She says we are on our way to gold, but I’ll

I have often said that I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me. Many incredible people have mentored me. All have been

By Phil Valentine Can you imagine saying you are not culturally competent during a job interview? Probably wouldn’t go too well from that point forward.

Back in 1988 (or maybe it was 1987), Smokey “The Cab Driver” Orcutt handed me a beeper, also known as a pager.  Some of you