The Journey to a Better Me

I am finishing my last class for Certified Recovery Coaching although I am a Certified Peer Support already. This new certification is more focused on groups and longer term peer support than just the typical crisis aversion peer support that is usually provided at the time of the crisis. A Recovery Coach actually stays with you on your journey providing that continuity that most people in recovery really need. I had a string of su***de attempts that started in 2014 -2019 after the death of my husband and my long slow downward spiral. I entered DBT Therapy and I began attending Behavioral Health Arts Program that changed my life forever. I am now a professional artist and Certified Peer Support, Recovery Coach and entreprenuer. I want to make a living helping others on their journey and provide continuity that doesn't really happen in behavioral health. Case managers change with the wind and peer supports fly in and out but a Coach is longer term for as long as you need. It is my hope that some group members will grow to be peer supports and coaches themselves expanding the benefits of the group to more and more people. I use Art to communicate healing techniques, coping skills and distress tolerance.