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Certified Addiction & Recovery Coach Application

The Certified Addiction & Recovery Coach (CARC) is a specialization credential under the Board of Christian Life Coaching (BCLC) is affiliated with World’s largest and most diverse faith-based mental health organization, the American Association of Christian Counselors, and is open to all mental health professionals, pastors, chaplains, para-professionals, and lay counseling ministry leaders who identify themselves as Christian counselors. Our mission is to serve Christian counselors throughout the world in taking positive and tangible steps to develop the emerging profession of Christian counseling. Our vision is to create and maintain a viable and comprehensive Christian Care Network as a resource for hurting people.

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This form is intended for first-time applicants for the International Board of Christian Care’s Board of Christian Life Coaching's Certified Addiction & Recovery Coach Credential.

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Education/training must include completion of the Recovery Alive 101 and 201 program offered by Light University.

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CARC – Certified Addiction & Recovery Coach(Required)
The Certified Addiction & Recovery Coach credential requires a minimum of 24 hours of education/training required in Christian Life Coaching.
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    Do You Charge A Fee For Your Coaching Services?(Required)
    (e.g. $325.50 - $755.50)

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    Note: The following statements require your attestation (affirming each one to be true to the best of your knowledge). Please be sure to respond to each and every section regarding yourself and your counseling/caregiving practice or ministry
    I have read the AACC Doctrinal Statement, ethical integrity, legal history, and 2023 AACC Code of Ethics and am in 100% compliance with all requirements and statements of fact outlined in this document:
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    I understand that in order to renew and maintain my RACC credential, I must complete a minimum of twelve (12) contact hours of approved Continuing Education every two years and that these hours must incorporate biblical principles and life coaching skills with theory, knowledge and practice. I further acknowledge I have read and understand the BCLC Continuing Education Guidelines.
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    I understand that any Board of Mental Health Coaching credential is a voluntary National Credential and does not offer any state or national licenses.
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    In the space below, list how you would like your name and credentials to appear (including appropriate punctuation) on the BMHC Credential Certificate. Any degree listed must represent an earned degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (not a degree in process or honorary degree), and any state/regulated licenses or professional credentials listed must have already been earned/received. Do not include the BMHC credential you are applying for. Academic degrees are listed first (usually only one from any particular discipline), followed by licenses and other certifications. Please do not use more than three sets of letters after your name. I affirm and attest that my name and the credentials given on the line below are printed exactly as I desire for them to appear on my BMHC Credential Certificate and further reflect a true and accurate portrayal (as described above) of my valid professional education, training, licensure, and/or certification:
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    I affirm and attest by my signature below that I have answered all questions in this Application truthfully and have done so to the best of my knowledge and with full disclosure. I further authorize the AACC and/or the IBCC to verify this information and understand that in the process of verification, these facts might become known to third parties. I expressively waive any claim to confidentiality of the material enclosed in this Application except where otherwise noted.
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