About:

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WHYNOT RECOVERY COACHING believes that you are in recovery when you say you are. We believe that people are fully capable.  We believe that you can reach results that you never imagined possible. We believe that we can orient you towards lasting change. We believe in the story of your comeback!

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Recovery coaching is a thought provoking and creative partnership that inspires improved health and wellbeing.  It is a co-creative process that helps a person to evaluate their current situation and decide how meaningful changes can be accomplished.

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Mission:

WHYNOT RECOVERY COACHING is passionate about people who struggle with problematic substance use and addiction. Through proven coaching techniques, the unique value we offer is an improved sense of identity, momentum and wellbeing. 

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​Impact: 

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We can help you debrief, identify areas to focus on for change, revisit coping strategies, reinforce boundaries and locate additional resources.

Our greatest impact lies in the ability to engage, encourage, motivate, orient, link, and support people who are sober curious. We encourage a philosophy of choice that recognizes the legitimacy of multiple pathways of long-term recovery.

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WHYNOT RECOVERY COACHING supports various recovery pathways including:

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- Natural recovery

- Moderation or controlled use

- Abstinence based recovery

- Medication assisted recovery

- Treatment assisted recovery

- Peer assisted recovery

- Faith based recovery 

 

We hold Recovery Capital in high regard - the internal and external resources a person can use to enter remission and sustain recovery. We celebrate progress and value the exploration of setbacks.

What makes WHYNOT RECOVERY COACHING different from other coaches?

 

It is the essence of our competency and solution based alliances. We walk side by side - with our peers for our peers.  We believe in ethical coaching practices that operate outside of hierarchy structures. 

 

We believe in non-judgmental spaces that use non-stigmatizing language. Our super power is shattering stigma through empowerment. We create safe spaces that are empathetic and trauma-informed. 

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We adhere to the Recovery Coaching Code of Ethics, including conflict of interest, privacy, consent and personal and professional boundaries.

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About Amanda:

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Amanda Poulin, the founder of WHYNOT RECOVERY COACHING, is a disability management professional and recovery coach. She is a master’s level neuroscientist and is passionate about proactive lifestyle medicine.

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She has lived and professional experience with mutual aid groups, in-patient treatment, day programs, hospital/healthcare pathways, privatized healthcare, non-profit organizations, shelters, family court systems and vocational rehabilitation programs.

 

The breadth of this experience offers a perspective of humility, acceptance and tolerance of cultural, racial, gender and socioeconomic diversity and respects various chosen paths of recovery. 

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She motivates individuals to reach their recovery goals using proven coaching techniques and by acting as a role model and honest reflector. Through the power of connection, she supports clients by bridging the gaps present in the continuum of care.