Recovery coaching is strengths based coaching that focuses on recovery from all addictions including substances, food, money, work and relationships.
Recovery coaching helps clients develop and deepen their unique path to recovery. It helps to reduce the likelihood of relapse and build a stable foundation for a life of recovery, growth and happiness.
My goal as your recovery coach is to serve as your mentor and support you in removing barriers and obstacles to your recovery.
I will focus on building your self awareness: helping you define your goals and optimize your fulfillment in life and work. I will hold you accountable through a supportive, nurturing relationship.
Testimonials
About Me
Vanessa Klugman, MD, ACC
As a physician, and mother of three, I balanced the demands of a career and family for many years until the stress became overwhelming. I turned to poor coping mechanisms to escape the demands that I placed on myself. In recovery, I have learned effective ways to face negative emotions: set boundaries that protect my sobriety; face limiting beliefs and heal old wounds.
I am a certified recovery coach through Crossroads recovery and am accredited through the International Coaching Federation. I hold a BA from the University of Chicago and MD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I completed my residency in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center and my fellowship in endocrinology at the University of Chicago. I practiced endocrinology for 22 years. I have been in recovery since June 2015.
My passion is to guide others battling to find a healthy balance in their lives, to disconnect from their inner critic and reconnect with their inner wisdom.
Vanessa Klugman, MD, ACC
Resilience Recovery Coach
Befriending Your Anxiety
While Living Your Best Life:
6 Weeks of One on One Coaching
This Six Week One-On-One Coaching Course is for You if:
- You are sick and tired of letting anxiety get in the way of you living your best life
- Want to end excessive worrying and negative self talk
- Are struggling with panic attacks
- Are interested in learning to cope with stress more effectively
- Want to live a happier, more fulfilling life
Module One: Understand Your Anxious Brain
- Learn how anxiety affects your brain
- Become aware of your anxiety triggers
- Implement the STOP practice to start checking in with yourself during the day
Module Two: The Practice of Returning to Calm (Grounding)
- Learn how to shift from fight flight freeze to rest and digest
- Practice breath work and delve into the emotional freedom technique
Module Three: Letting Go of the Struggle with Anxiety
- Understand the benefits of meditation
- Mindfulness practices that shift your relationship with anxiety
- The RAIN practice for working with challenging emotions
Module Four: Challenging Your Anxious Thinking
- Learn the self coaching model
- Understand the relationship between your thoughts and your emotions
- Use the “says who” method to transform your anxious thinking
Module Five: Identify Values that Help You Move towards Living a True Life
- What and who bring meaning to your life
- The wheel of life
- Start practicing the ACT matrix
Module Six: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
- Learn the power of self compassion for alleviating anxiety
- Gratitude practice as a bridge to the present moment
Please contact me via email at vanessalifeandrecoverycoach@gmail.com to set
up a time to learn about the program
I am also a She Recovers Coach, having been trained in
the She Recovers Intentions and Guiding Principles,
and I align my work accordingly.
Recovery Coaching Process
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu
You have made the decision that you are not living your best life and
that it is time to make a change. As your recovery coach, I will be a
supportive mentor, helping you build a life that aligns with your values.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Recovery Coaching help me?
I help you develop tools to:
- Uncover limiting beliefs that are holding you back
- Manage your cravings
- Increase tolerance of anxiety, depression and anger
- Communicate your needs effectively
- Improve your self care
- Create a relapse prevention plan
- Troubleshoot triggers and obstacles to your recovery
- Set goals that align with your core values
- Take actions to achieve desired outcomes
- Develop self compassion
What influences your practice/philosophy?
My practice is influenced by the evidence based practices of Dialectical Behavioral therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy. I also incorporate mindfulness practices, non-violent communication techniques and motivational interviewing
Who is Recovery Coaching for?
You are a fit to work with me if you find yourself:
- Concerned about your substance use.
- Afraid to out yourself at an AA meeting.
- Driven by a constant need to achieve.
- Unable to achieve a healthy work life balance.
- Ready to let go of your self sabotaging and overly judgmental beliefs.
- People-pleasing but unable to nurture your own needs.
- Having completed a rehab program and seeking support in continuing and strengthening your recovery.
- As a healthcare provider who would benefit from a recovery coach who has a background in healthcare.
What is Recovery Coaching?
Recovery coaching is strengths based coaching that focuses on recovery from all addictions including substances, food, money, work and relationships.
Recovery coaching helps clients develop and deepen their unique path to recovery. It helps to reduce the likelihood of relapse and build a stable foundation for a life of recovery, growth and happiness.
My goal as your recovery coach is to serve as your mentor and support you in removing barriers and obstacles to your recovery.
I will focus on building your self awareness and help you define your goals. I will hold you accountable through a supportive, nurturing relationship.
What are the benefits of Recovery Coaching?
After working with me you will have:
- A stronger sense of identity and purpose.
- More self confidence, self acceptance and self awareness.
- An ability to effectively cope with your triggers.
- A way to live life in alignment with your values.
- A holistic plan for mental health and physical wellness.
- Self accountability.
- Greater peace of mind.
- A sustainable and personalized recovery plan.