Recovery coaching and companion support

What recovery means

I work from SAMHSA's definition of recovery: a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.^[1] SAMHSA describes four dimensions that support a life in recovery:

HealthManaging symptoms, abstaining from substances where that's the goal, and making choices that support physical and emotional wellbeing.
HomeA stable and safe place to live.
PurposeMeaningful daily activity, and the independence and resources to take part in society.
CommunityRelationships and networks that offer support, friendship, love and hope.

Recovery happens by many pathways, is person-driven, and is supported by peers.^[1] My job is to support the path a person has chosen, not to impose mine.

What I do, and what I don't

I do

Offer consistent, non-judgmental presence
Help build daily structure and routines
Support sleep, rest and stress regulation
Connect people to meetings, services and community
Work alongside the clinical team, family and sponsor
Keep strict discretion and confidentiality

I don't

Diagnose or provide therapy
Manage medication or withdrawal
Replace clinical treatment
Push a single pathway to recovery

What I bring

Recovery coachingCCAR Recovery Coach Academy. Working toward the Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) credential. Training in motivational interviewing through SMART Recovery.
Rest and regulationCertified meditation coach and 200-hour yoga teacher trained at Folk Yoga School, specialising in Yoga Nidra for sleep and nervous system recovery.
CommunicationStudied Nonviolent Communication, and spent years in strategic communications, including advising leaders across 25 school districts.
DiscretionYears in international modeling and luxury hospitality, where privacy and discretion are part of the job.

Availability

I'm based in Rio de Janeiro and available for live-in and extended companion assignments in the United States and internationally, including travel with clients. I work through treatment programs, placement agencies and clinical teams.

For my CV and references, or to discuss an assignment:

Email [email protected]

Recovery coaching is peer support, not clinical treatment. If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 in the US, CVV at 188 in Brazil, or your local emergency number.

Sources

SAMHSA. SAMHSA’s working definition of recovery: 10 guiding principles of recovery (PEP12-RECDEF). 2012. PDF

Practice with me

Rest together, once a week

A live Yoga Nidra session on Google Meet, every Wednesday at 8 pm Eastern. It's free while it's getting started. Book a spot and the link comes to your inbox.

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