Nic Holubik | Louisiana Sober Coaching
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Drug Use Is Allowed In A.A. and Why That’s Still Called “Sober”!
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Why Most Sober Homes Suck and Whats Wrong with Sober Living.
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12 Step Sponsorship is Broken and Here is Why
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WHO IS NIC HOLUBIK?
Nic is a personal recovery assistant (a.k.a.: Accountability Partner) based in Louisiana. He has spent much of his adult life working toward improving the quality of services available for people looking to get sober and working one-on-one with those individuals in early recovery.
Clean/Sober Date:
July 1st, 1998
Full Disclosure:
I do ingest caffeine, nicotine and sugars (all are mind/mood altering drugs)
Mindset:
Rational, Logical
Temperament:
Calm & Collected/Firm/Passionate
Personality Type:
INTJ-A (Myers-Briggs)
Family:
Married with 3 Kids
Interests:
Business, Marketing, Recovery
Pet Peeves:
Mostly dishonesty. I feel like if you did it or your going to do it, OWN IT.
WHAT DOES HE DO?
He performs a range of tasks to assist the person during the recovery process. These tasks include, but are not limited to recovery related counsel, companioning, guidance, instilling confidence and coaching to individuals and their loved ones. His role is to serve as an advocate, mentor, or facilitator for resolution of issues and skills necessary to enhance and improve the health of the person in recovery.
Isn’t That What A Sponsor Does?
Not normally. There are many misconceptions about what a sponsor is. The fellowship you are involved in and how strong that community is will determine what kind/quality of sponsor you will have access to. You can read more about sponsors and sponsorship here.
Isn’t That What a Counselor Does?
No. 99.9% of the time the counselor/patient relationship ends upon exiting the doors of the treatment center. Not much support there…
Isn’t That What a Therapist Does?
Maybe, but again… it would be RARE. If you can find a good one that has the time, a background in chemical dependency and understands the addict mind this would be similar.
Identifying goals
Assist in treatment planning
Life skills coaching
- Resource referral
Recovery groups
Assist in discharge planning
WHAT DOES HE NOT DO?
I do not and will not provide clinical services.
Therapy
Diagnostic assessment
Medication management
Psychosocial evaluations
- Psychiatry services
- Conduct therapy groups
WHAT HAS HE DONE?
With a strong interest to improve the current recovery ecosystem, Nic has has created or is creating systems of efficiency and accountability. He is the creator of Pure Recovery, a working guide to help individuals work through addictions, He is also the owner of Riverhouse, the most trusted sober living home in Louisiana, where residents have access to him to guide them in their recovery.
WHO DOES HE HELP?
Young or old, the clientele ranges from troubled teens, middle aged junkies, crotchety old drunks, AND those with some time under their belt. Each with a unique set of needs and challenges. The goal is to provide people with the support, knowledge and the discipline required to achieve long term sobriety and lead a healthier, happier life.
WHO CAN’T HE HELP?
The unwilling and those that are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.
HOW DOES HE DO IT?
Recovery doesn’t just happen. It takes effort. He understands the rigors involved. His job is to tell it like it is, make sure the clients are properly prepared, and ensure that the work that needs to be done gets done.