Who draws the line between you and them? Between helping and harming? Between lived experience and professional integrity?
You do. But first, you have to learn how.
Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches
What’s Covered in This Training
16-Hour Live, Virtual Training
Stand alongside those in recovery without overstepping, overpromising, or burning out. Define and honor the boundaries that make your support effective, ethical, and sustainable.
Training Preview*
What are Ethics?
Accountability vs. Responsibility
Recovery Coach Roles
Staying in your Lane & Boundaries
Ethical Assumptions Regarding Recovery Coaching
Core Recovery Values & Ethical Conduct
Self-Care & Recovery Wellness
Creating a Personal Code of Ethics
*This course outline is a summary and may not include every learning module covered.
Ethical Considerations
A New Start. A New Standard.
Ethical decision-making is an essential skill for every Recovery Coach navigating today’s complex behavioral health systems.
In this highly interactive 2-day virtual training, participants will deepen their understanding of ethics, explore real-world ethical dilemmas, and build a personalized decision-making framework they can immediately apply in their coaching practice.
This training, developed by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), creates a supportive space for Recovery Coaches to explore boundaries, role clarity, and professional integrity.
Through guided discussion, reflection, and experiential learning, coaches will examine the unique challenges of ethical practice in peer-based recovery support and begin creating their own personal Code of Ethics.
Your Journey to Recovery Coach Certification Continues Here.
Build on your RCA training with the ethics and boundaries you need to complete your certification and coach with confidence.
What Our Students Say…
By the end of this training, you’ll be able to…
Define recovery coach ethics and recognize their importance in the peer professional role
Learn how to "stay in your lane" while supporting others
Explore the process of making ethical decisions
Create clear guidelines for navigating ethical challenges
Apply tools and strategies to real-life coaching scenarios
Who should take this training?
This training is for those who want to turn their lived experience into a meaningful career. Whether you’re overcoming gaps in your work history or even a criminal record, this course helps you transform those challenges into strengths that inspire hope and trust in others. It’s for people ready to join the growing workforce of peer professionals being hired in treatment centers, courts, hospitals, and recovery programs — proving every day that recovery is possible and worth it.
This course is for you all who…
Want to use lived experience to help — professionally and ethically.
Need this training to meet CRPA certification requirements.
Aim to make an impact without crossing boundaries or burning out.
Turn struggles like gaps or a record into professional strength.
Join the growing workforce of peer professionals in diverse settings.
Use their story to inspire hope and show recovery is possible.
Learn to set clear boundaries that protect you and your clients, while always leading with compassion and generosity.
Avoid confusion, blurred roles, and mistakes that can hurt both you and those you serve.
This course is also perfect for…
Recovery Coaches
Peer Advocates
Certified Recovery Peer Specialists, &
All who work in Recovery Support Roles
Why Choose Us for Your Ethics Training?
When you take Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches, you deserve a training team that truly understands your journey.
At A Purpose 4 Life, in partnership with Authentic Trainings and Sobriety Together, our team of peer champions, recovery professionals, and coaches is here to guide you with empathy, experience, and unwavering support.
Lisa Ardner
FOR-NY Best Practice Trainer, NYCB Training Registry Member
Lisa blends over 20 years of clinical expertise with her own lived experience in recovery to create a training environment that is both deeply knowledgeable and profoundly human. As a Certified Recovery Coach and trauma-informed professional, she understands what it takes (emotionally and ethically) to support others while protecting your own well-being. Students appreciate Lisa’s compassionate, relational style. She makes learning feel safe, engaging, and practical.
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Ruth Riddick, CARC, RTR0S, RCP
NYCB Training Registry Member
Ruth brings over 13 years of personal recovery and more than 25 years of professional experience as an educator, advocate, and trainer to help you learn how to support others with clarity and confidence. She combines lived experience with deep expertise in personal and organizational development, making her uniquely equipped to guide you through the ethical and professional challenges of recovery coaching.
As a Certified Recovery Coach, CCAR Academy Trainer, and President of Sobriety Together™, Ruth is known for creating engaging, real-world training that connects evidence-based practices to the realities of lived recovery.
Sandra Rivers
FOR-NY Best Practice Trainer, NYCB Training Registry Member
Sandy combines decades of clinical expertise with personal, lived experience to help you learn what really works when supporting others in recovery. As a Certified Recovery Coach, Best Practice Instructor, and parent to children in active recovery, she understands both the professional and deeply personal sides of this work. You’ll benefit from her ability to bridge evidence-based practices with real-life realities, giving you tools you can use with confidence and integrity.
With so many ethics trainings, why train with us?
Our trainers are certified recovery coaches, approved best-practice educators, and seasoned professionals who bring decades of experience and their own lived recovery journeys — into the classroom.
We don’t just teach rules and regulations. We help you understand how to live them in real-world situations with confidence and integrity.
We have decades of experience in the field and we are committed to you and helping you grow a career or business out of your lived experience.
Practical Skills You Can Use Right Away: Learn how to apply ethical principles through real-world scenarios, role-play, and personalized guidance — not just theory.
Experts With Lived Experience: Our trainers combine lived experience, clinical expertise, and adult education credentials to help you navigate the challenges you’ll actually face.
Your Story Is Your Strength: We show you how to turn your lived experience into a professional superpower while staying within ethical boundaries.
More Than a Course. A Career Foundation: This isn’t just a box to check. You’ll leave with confidence, clarity, and the tools to build a trusted, sustainable career.
Ongoing Support & Community: Stay connected after the course with a learning collaborative that helps you continue growing your skills and confidence.
We stand by the quality of our program and by you. If you complete the training and still need guidance before applying for certification, we’ll continue to support you, at no extra charge, until you’re ready.
CREDIT HOURS
What continuing education credits are available?
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), initial and renewal, all CEs
Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), initial and renewal, all electives
InUnity -NY Credentialing Board (NYCB)
Master the Clear Boundaries & Ethics to Be a Better Recovery Coach & Advocate.
Learn how to support others without crossing the line, burning out, or putting yourself at risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This is a live, virtual training training.
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You are required to purchase your the workbook, Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coachings
Please order your manual immediately.
Link to order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KN7XZ4D
After registering, immediately order the training manual.
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Once you register for this course, you will receive an email with specific instructions as you will need to register in the CCAR Protraxx system before the class start date.
You will receive the zoom registration link and the pre-work information once your registration is completed.
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Yes. Once you register, you’ll receive an email with instructions to register with the CCAR Protraxx system before the class start date.
Next, you’ll receive homework to complete before the live, in-person training.
To do this homework, you’ll need to purchase the CCAR's Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches workbook.
Purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VWG7XBH
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This is a live, virtual training.
Participants must have reliable internet access and a computer with audio/video capabilities.
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Throughout the training, you’ll find a variety of accommodations, including workbooks, hands-on exercises, skills demonstrations, and learning guides. We are committed to accessibility for all students. Contact us to request additional accommodations.
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The cost for this training is $350. However, we do provide full and partial scholarships. Please contact us to inquire.
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To earn CEs, you’ll need to attend all classes and participate in all activities.
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Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), initial and renewal, all CEs
Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC), initial and renewal, all electives
InUnity -NY Credentialing Board (NYCB)
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Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches is a 16-hour foundational training required for initial CRPA and CARC.