FAQ’s

Professional support to help you set healthy boundaries, reduce stress, and learn effective ways to support a loved one with addiction—without losing yourself.

1. What is Family Recovery Coaching?

2. How is coaching different from therapy?

Coaching is action-focused and goal-oriented. It doesn’t diagnose or treat mental health conditions—it helps you plan, practice, and create change.

3. What if I am already attending Al Anon - Nar Anon meetings, seeing a therapist, or participating in a therapeutic support group? 

 All of the above are supported and encouraged by family recovery coaching.  Many find that working with a BALM  Family Recovery Coach in conjunction with any/all of the above can help to speed up their personal recovery process.

4. Who is this for?

Anyone worried about a loved one’s substance use: parents, partners, siblings, friends—anyone wanting clarity and healthier ways to help.

5. Can you help me set healthy boundaries?

Yes. We’ll work on clear, kind boundaries that protect your well-being and reduce enabling, so you can respond with love without losing yourself.

6. How does this help my loved one?

Changing your own approach can reduce conflict and make recovery more likely—but there are no guarantees. Even if your loved one doesn’t change, you’ll learn to set healthy boundaries, manage stress, and feel more at peace.

7. What if I am a substance use disorder counselor or member of a treatment facility?

We can partner together to make this program work for your client population.  If you would like to learn more about the program, please contact me.

8. How do I get started?

Email innercompassmj@gmail.com to make contact and we’ll connect about what you need and see if coaching is a good fit.