- Date: Next course begins Jan. 5, 2026.
- Time: See below for course specific times: NOTE: Eastern Standard Time.
- Location: Virtual by Zoom
- Attendance for each day is required to receive 30 CEs. Must be present and on-screen for this interactive training.
- IC & RC Four Domains Awarded
- See below for more detailed information and cancellation policy.
$375.00
Christian Peer Recovery Training
Superior, Quality Education for Top Performers!
Choices has an outstanding reputation!
Details
- Partial scholarships may be available. Contact Ron Bodendorf at scripturetees@aol.com.
To Enroll in this course, please contact Ron Bodendorf at scripturetees@aol.com.
He will be the point of contact.
Tier III: Your hosts will return for a five-day extended training to teach interested individuals how to work more closely with individuals experiencing substance use disorder. They help people support their families and learn the relationship between recovery coaching and Christianity. No prerequisite is required. The next course begins on Jan 5, 2026 and will run every Monday and Wednesday from five weeks from 6-9:15 pm EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
In this five-day course, individuals will do the following:
- Learn how recovery coaching is related to the Word of God.
- Gain a foundational understanding of addiction and the brain.
- Understand common behaviors of addiction.
- Be conscious of how God’s grace can bring healing.
- Learn foundational skills of active listening and motivational interviewing.
- Learn and clarify the roles of a recovery coach and understand staying in lane.
- Gain an understanding of what recovery coaching is.
- Gain an understanding of the stages of change and recovery.
- Understand solution-focused engagement.
- Learn how to discuss reuse prevention plans.
- Understand the importance of setting SMART Goals with recoverees.
- Gain an understanding of harm reduction.
- Learn about the importance of self-care, compassion fatigue, and burnout.
- Allow God to be God. Let go of the outcomes.
Recognized by:
- NAADAC Approved Provder (click to learn more)
- Connecticut
- Colorado
- Florida
- Maryland
- Maine
- NYCB
IC & RC Four Domains:
- Advocacy – 8.0
- Ethics – 4.0
- Mentoring & Education – 8.75
- Wellness & Recovery – 9.25
Additional Instructions:
- All training will be conducted via Zoom.
- You will receive a manual and the Zoom login information 1 week prior to the training start date. Be sure to put your mailing address in the fields provided. If your address changes between now and the date of mailing, please notify us to ensure you receive your manual. Additional charges may result if not notified.
DESCRIPTION
CHOICES 3-Tier Christian Recovery Program will elevate your congregation to serve your community in an informed way. Pick any or all tiers to build your recovery-supportive community.
Tier I: Introduce interested members of your congregation to basic knowledge about addiction and recovery in this friendly, easy-to-digest eight-hour course.
This course helps you understand the following:
- Basic Brain Science of Substance Use Disorder
- Behaviors & Behavior Change
- Return to Use
- Recovery Capital & Pathways of Recovery
Tier II: Meet personally with CHOICES leaders to explore and learn what resources and services are available in your community (both Christian and secular). This training course allows you to better understand how you can play a supportive role within your congr egation.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
- THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW DO NOT APPLY TO SELF-PACED COURSES.
- NEXT STEPS: Your registration is not complete until you finish the next steps listed in BELOW. You must enroll in the Choices Event Management System (EMS) PROTRAXX. But payment is required here first. After you submit payment, follow the steps below.
1. Visit: https://catalog.protraxx.com/ClassCatalog?CustomerId=251
2. Create/register an account if you do not already have a CHOICES account in Protraxx.
3. Navigate to the course catalog/schedule and locate the exact courses you have paid for and "enroll" in them.
There are numerous other courses on this catalog page. To alleviate any future confusion, please be mindful of the dates you have paid for when you enroll in our event management system (EMS) - All virtual training will be conducted via Zoom. Zoom instructions will be sent out via automatic email from Protraxx. Check your Spam account if you do not receive an email a few days before your event. Or, you will find it in the Protraxx account the day before the course.
- COURSE MATERIAL: You will receive a manual for the Peer & Ethics training no less than 1 week before the training start date. Be sure to put your mailing address in the fields provided. If your address changes between now and the date of mailing, please notify us to ensure you receive your manual. Additional charges may result if not notified.
- Handouts for all other courses are made available in the DETAILS section of your Protraxx account no less than one week prior to the start date of the course.
- In the event you need to reschedule after registering for a Choices course, a $20.00 rescheduling fee will be required.
- *** Cancellations must be received within two weeks of the start date to be rescheduled or refunded. All refunds are subject to a processing fee. No exceptions.
What is Protraxx?
Choices uses ProTraxx to manage its training programs, making it easy for participants to register, track their attendance, and receive certificates upon completion. The platform streamlines course scheduling and compliance tracking, ensuring that all training records are organized and accessible. This allows Choices to efficiently deliver professional development while keeping everything structured and hassle-free.