IC&RC APPROVED

15 HOURS

We are excited to announce that we have been approved by the IC&RC to provide 15 hours towards your Peer and Family Specialist certification (if applicable)! Please contact us for a breakdown of the domains that your 15 hours will fulfill.

  • Inclusive Content

    In depth video and digital content about the many pathways to recovery including religious, spiritual, secular, gender specific, and others. You'll learn about the philosophy, methods, language, and accessibility of various pathways and become an expert in the resources available to your clients.

  • Expert Interviews

    Hear what experts in the field have to say about the many pathways to recovery. Interviews include clinicians, pathway facilitators, and recovery advocates. Topics include the many pathways to recovery as a concept, transitioning to natural recovery, stigma around different pathways, and more!

  • Printable Handouts

    With all of the available information on the many pathways to recovery, how do you access it in a moment's notice when working with a client? We have you covered! Throughout the course you will have access to printable content designed to be used while your with your client.

Mission

To educate industry professionals about the many pathways to recovery.

Mission

Vision

Industry professionals are empowered to run a truly client-centered practice; allowing all individuals to CHOOSE a recovery pathway that resonates with them.

Vision

Course Curriculum

  • Week 1

    In week one we will introduce you to the course, look at the definition of recovery, and discuss putting our own bias aside when talking about recovery. You will complete a reflective self-assessment to get in tune with your personal views. This week is all about creating a clearing for the rest of the curriculum.

  • Week 2

    In week two we will interview an expert in the field about the concept of the many pathways. We will cover pathway accessibility and dive into the religious and spiritual pathways. Pathways covered include: 12 Steps and Refuge Recovery.

  • Week 3

    In week three we will take a look at secular pathways to recovery including: LifeRing, SMART Recovery, and Moderation Management. This week includes an interview on the topic of moderation, a pathway that often challenges those in the field. Could it be appropriate for any of your clients? Tune in!

  • Week 4

    In week four we will look at gender specific pathways and resources for the collegiate population. Pathways include: Women for Sobriety and collegiate recovery. We will have interview with a member from Women for Sobriety, as well as an expert in collegiate recovery.

  • Week 5

    In week five we will look at Harm Reduction and Medication Assisted Treatment. What do you do if you have a client isn't ready to quit, but you want to keep them safe? What do you do with a client that can't make it through withdrawals or who needs more medical support to maintain their recovery? Hear from the experts who work in Harm Reduction and Medication Assisted Treatment.

  • Week 6

    In week six we will present case studies and look at the language of the many pathways. You will learn how to help your client choose a suitable recovery pathway based on their background and what they are actually saying. You will become a wiz at quickly identifying best-fit options for a diverse clientele.

Curriculum Includes:

  • Video Lectures

  • Expert Interviews

  • Lecture Notes

  • Self Assessments

  • Quizzes

  • Handouts

See what past students are saying!

  • In one word: ILLUMINATING!

    Rachel B.

    This course was beautifully comprehensive, insightful, inspiring, and well-organized. In a recovery sphere so dominated by the 12-step model, I had never even imagined that there were so many different approaches to recovery available. The course ...

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    This course was beautifully comprehensive, insightful, inspiring, and well-organized. In a recovery sphere so dominated by the 12-step model, I had never even imagined that there were so many different approaches to recovery available. The course creator and moderator, Irina, did an amazing job of representing each path, particularly the more controversial ones (such as harm reduction), in a balanced, factual, and unbiased manner. The course consists of a series of in-depth interviews from professionals in the field. Each session is packed full of information and resources that are valuable not only to service providers in recovery, but to anyone wanting an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the many paths to recovery. I would highly recommend this course to professionals and aspiring professionals in the recovery field.

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  • Important information

    Rachel F.

    The information contained in this course is incredibly important for a client centered approach to recovery. Multiple people need multiple pathways.

    The information contained in this course is incredibly important for a client centered approach to recovery. Multiple people need multiple pathways.

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  • Choice in Recovery: A Client-Centered Approach

    Thea W.

    This course was great! It really helped to expand my knowledge of the many different options for recovery. It also reiterated the importance of having options.

    This course was great! It really helped to expand my knowledge of the many different options for recovery. It also reiterated the importance of having options.

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  • A One-Stop Shop for Valuable Knowledge of Recovery Pathways

    Meghan R.

    The Choice in Recovery course offers the awareness and knowledge needed for professionals to confidently recommend the recovery pathways that are most likely to be the best fit for clients, patients and consumers. Such valuable knowledge is power,...

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    The Choice in Recovery course offers the awareness and knowledge needed for professionals to confidently recommend the recovery pathways that are most likely to be the best fit for clients, patients and consumers. Such valuable knowledge is power, and the right recovery program can be the difference between relapse or celebrating long-term recovery for someone under our care. We owe it to ourselves, those we serve and our communities as a whole to be in-the-know.

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  • Having all of these options laid out in one place is awesome!

    Carmen J.

    Thanks for helping me help others!!

    Thanks for helping me help others!!

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  • Great Training!!!

    Gary Coleman

    Coming from a 12 step recovery background, this is awesome! Choices are very important!

    Coming from a 12 step recovery background, this is awesome! Choices are very important!

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Instructor

  • Irina Bogomolova

    Irina Bogomolova

    Founder & CEO

    Irina is a Russian born, Colorado native-enough, University of Colorado at Boulder graduate; holding a BA in Sociology and Russian. Irina founded Choice in May of 2014; her own journey in which she chose moderation, inspired her to step into the field and express the need for various pathways to recovery. Irina has trained on the topic at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Auraria Campus, Denver Health, the Office of Behavioral Health, The 22nd National Symposium of Juvenile Services, the Southern Nevada Substance Use and Behavioral Health Summit, Surrounded by Recovery, The University of Denver, and The Colorado Association of Addictions Professionals Conference.

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