Vermont Recovery Coach Academy
Amenities include: lake access- canoeing & kayaking- picnic areas, indoor gym and hiking
Save the Date! The next Vermont Recovery Coach Academy (VT RCA) will be held September 9- 13, 2013 at Camp Spofford in Spofford, New Hampshire (8 miles from Brattleboro, VT).
For more information, call Rita Johnson, VT RCA Coordinator: 802-229-6103 x103 and e-mail: rca@friendsofrecoveryvt.org
Click here for: VT RCA Flyer
Registration Form
-Lodging available in the Camp Spofford lodge
-All-inclusive packages include tuition, program materials, lunches, VT RCA T-shirt, lodging for 5 nights (Sun-Thurs), and dinners (Mon-Thurs)
-Commuter option available
Click here for the VT RCA learning objectives
For more information, contact: Rita Johnson (802) 229-6103 rca@friendsofrecoveryvt.org
Testimonials:
“Everything was powerful: the experience of meeting, learning, stretching, laughing and crying, music, sports, and simple conversation. The skills I’ve acquired will help me hopefully save lives and change the world. ~Micah Bouton, RCA Graduate, October 2011
“This recovery coach academy is a wonderful experience. It has impacted my recovery because I now the more knowledge of peoples different pathways to recovery. I was so moved by everyone’s wisdom. I feel honored to have been taught by these people and to have been peers with the October 2010 class of Recovery Coaches.” Alyssa Wade – October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate
“My experience has been great. It has given me tools to enhance my recovery. I have learned to listen really well and keep an open mind. I had fun with the campfire meetings and hanging with each other in the evenings. The most powerful thing for me was how close a group of strangers can become in only 5 days.” Lisa Hodgdon, October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate
“What a wonderful life experience. I had such a great time. The trainers were so warm and casual, as well as respectful and loyal to their professional atmosphere.” October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate
“Although I have a long time in recovery, this experience re-opened my heart a bit wider. I hope that I can help others and I thank the trainers immensely.” Susan Fitzgerald, October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate
“Eye and Mind and Heart opening experience.” Bill Torrey, October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate
“VTRCA was so much more than I expected. The knowledge I came away with will be helpful for my career, as well as for my personal recovery. The emotional experience gained was both unexpected and rewarding. I cannot wait to get home to incorporate my new skills. I highly recommend this training to everyone in the recovery field. Thank you Jo, Robin and James!” Charlotte Varricchione, October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate
“My experience the week was powerful, eye-opening and wonderful. I learned that there are some areas I need to work on. I enjoyed getting to know many new people and had a lot of laughs with them. The interactive groups were great. The amount of diversity was incredible and eye opening. Not only as a recovery coach, but a sponsor will I use these skills. Thank You!” Mike Reily, October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate
“Helped me think outside the box to reach a broader group of peers. I can now take my 12 step recovery experience to another level and apply it along with these new skills. My family will benefit first and foremost.” October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate
“I came to the RCA excited, but unsure of what the week was going to look like. I have had one of the most amazing experiences of knowledge, love, resources, self-discovery and excitement. I has given me a deeper sense of how important that a combination of service, love and hope is what all keeps us moving forward-together. I have learned many, many tools on how to understand and embrace more people. I love all the exercises and the evening laughing with the other coaches. The things I have learned are countless and the awareness of my own belief system has forced me to grow. I know this program will grow and branch out on both a national and international level. I am so grateful to be on the ground floor. This what I take away, words cannot describe. Hannah Rose, October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate.”
“This is a wonderful, informative course. I will highly recommend it to anyone interested in being a recovery coach.” October 15, 2010 RCA Graduate
