Rhodes Wellness College is pleased to announce the creation of a special scholarship program to help addictions treatment and recovery facility employees receive accredited skills training. In giving back to this critically important community, Rhodes Wellness College wants to help those on the front lines deal with increasingly complex medical, structural and social challenges. Improved outcomes, in conjunction with recognized skill training will also improve organizational access to public and private funding, a constant challenge for those working in social services.
Scholarship Value
Life Skills Coach Certificate Program - $500
Life Skills Counsellor Certificate Program - $500
Life Coach Diploma Program - $2,000
Requirements
To qualify for Addictions Treatment and Recovery Employee Scholarship, addictions treatment and recovery facility employees must provide a letter of recommendation from their employer. This letter of recommendation must also include a commitment from the employer to continue to employ the applicant after their classroom education has been successfully completed.
To Apply
For additional details and instructions on how to apply, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 604-708-4416 (or 1-877-708-4416 outside of the lower mainland). This scholarship is currently open.
About Life Skills Programs
For over 40 years, life skills programs have been used effectively in addictions recovery and treatment. In 1967, the Canadian Government funded various initiatives to celebrate Canada's Centennial. The province of Saskatchewan used their funds to develop a highly effective and successful life skills program entitled Saskatchewan NewStart.
This NewStart life skills method of working with individuals included precise behaviour objectives and opportunities to practice these new behaviours. This program is commonly used in recovery houses and addiction treatment facilities. The "coaches" need very specific training in group facilitation and teaching problem solving skills. Including skills training has been proved to be one of the most effective methods to assist an addict or alcoholic adjust to a new lifestyle. Many do not have requisite skills to function effectively.
The training program for life skills coaches is open to any adult. The best candidates are those who have had life experience and can relate to their client(s). Rhodes Wellness College has been offering our Life Skills Instructor Program to individuals and organizations in recovery for the past 12 years.
