Professional training for family recovery

Become the Professional Families Trust in Addiction Recovery

Learn a proven, evidence-based method to confidently guide families from chaos to connection—without adding years of training or complexity.

Facilitate powerful family recovery conversations

Use a structured, evidence-based model you can rely on

Start applying what you learn immediately

Limited cohort size • Calls are scheduled individually

A recovery professional guiding a family conversation in a warm counseling space

Evidence-based guidance

From family chaos to practiced, structured support.

Who this is for

Designed for Professionals Who Want to Make a Real Difference

This training is ideal for the people already carrying the weight of complex family systems and looking for a clear, credible way to help.

Therapists and counselors

Recovery professionals

Education professionals

Peer support specialists

Coaches seeking a structured model

Family members ready to help others

If you’ve ever thought

“I want to help families more effectively—but I need a clear, proven approach…”

You’re in the right place.

Why this feels difficult

Without a clear model, even great professionals feel stuck.

Even experienced professionals struggle when it comes to working with families. The challenge is rarely motivation. It is the absence of a reliable structure for what to say, how to guide the room, and how to move families toward healthier patterns.

Families are overwhelmed, reactive, and unsure how to help

Communication quickly breaks down

There’s no clear structure for guiding them

Progress feels inconsistent—or out of your control

A BALM facilitator leading a structured family recovery training session

The BALM method

A Structured, Evidence-Based Approach That Actually Works

The BALM Method gives you a clear, repeatable way to help families become part of the recovery process. It translates compassion into a teachable structure, so families can move from reactive patterns toward clarity, steadiness, and support.

MindfulnessMotivational InterviewingStages of ChangeLoving, structured communication

Outcome

Families shift from chaos and conflict to connection, clarity, and support.

Post-training outcomes

What You’ll Be Able to Do After This Training

Confidently facilitate family recovery groups

Teach families how to communicate clearly and effectively

Help families set healthy boundaries

Guide meaningful behavioral and relational change

Work one-on-one with family members using coaching skills

You won’t just understand the model—you’ll know how to use it.

Program structure

A Clear Path—Without Overwhelm

Part 1

Facilitation Specialist Training

Learn to confidently guide families using the BALM 12 Principles.

Step-by-step facilitation training

Slides, lesson plans, and digital materials

Participant handouts and structured curriculum

Live and on-demand learning

Best for

Professionals who want to start using this immediately in groups or programs.

Part 2

Family Recovery Coaching Certification

Take your skills deeper with advanced coaching training.

ICF-aligned coaching competencies

Peer coaching and feedback

Practice labs to build confidence

Certification pathway

Best for

Professionals who want to work one-on-one and deepen their impact.

Why professionals choose this

Why This Program Stands Out

A structured model you can rely on, with no guessing what to do next

Practical tools you can use immediately in real-world settings

Built specifically for family recovery rather than generic coaching

Evidence-based methods translated into practical application

Step-by-step support that helps you build confidence over time

Testimonials

What BALM Trainees and Coaches Say

These firsthand reflections come from named BALM trainees and certified coaches describing how the training changed their confidence, practice, and family recovery work.

“The retreat exceeded my expectations. The learning and relationships that were made during that weekend were powerful.”

Kathy Wrenn