Sober Academy · Est. 2015
Training the professionals of recovery.
Accredited training for interventionists, sober companions and recovery coaches — founded 2015, delivered across eight countries.
The Relaunch Event
The Sober Intervention — Live in Cyprus
- DateOct 30–31, 2026
- VenueHolina Executive, Larnaca
- FeeComplimentary
- TrainerIan Young
The Relaunch Event
Two live days that change how you work with families.
The Sober Intervention is a structured, seven-stage framework that takes a family from crisis to a clear, compassionate plan of action. Across two intensive days you will work through each stage — with supervised practice and case discussion throughout. Complimentary places for professionals across the sector.
- DateFriday 30 & Saturday 31 October 2026
- VenueHolina Executive — private beachfront estate near Larnaca, Cyprus
- FeeComplimentary · travel & accommodation your own
- TrainerIan Young — interventionist since 2003
- PlacesLimited, by registration
First contact
How families reach out, and how to respond
Assessment
Understanding the situation and the family system
Planning
Who, where, when — and what happens after yes
Preparation
Rehearsing the family, handling objections
The intervention
Structured, calm, compassionate delivery
Handover
Transport, admission, the critical first days
Aftercare
Supporting the family through early recovery
What We Train
Professional training pathways
Three flagship programmes, one standard: supervised, practical, externally benchmarked.
Plan, prepare and deliver structured interventions using the Seven Stages framework.
Guide clients through early recovery and beyond — a UK sector-first Level 5 pathway.
One-to-one support skills for real-world recovery work, at home and abroad.
Accreditation
Externally benchmarked. Honestly stated.
Sober Academy courses were previously externally accredited by OCNCredit4Learning — Sober Intervention at Level 4 and Recovery Coaching at Level 5, a first in the UK sector. Re-accreditation of the current curriculum is in progress.
- Supervised live practice — a working training, not a lecture series
- Small groups, real casework, direct feedback from Ian Young
- The same framework taught in the UK, Sweden, Holland, Russia, Italy and beyond since 2015
Who It’s For
Built for the people recovery depends on
Clinicians & Therapists
Add intervention competence to your clinical toolkit.
Admissions Managers
Understand the journey your clients arrive through — and refer with confidence.
Recovery Coaches
Formalise your practice with an externally benchmarked pathway.
Family Practitioners
Guide families from crisis to a structured plan.
Career Changers
Turn lived experience into a professional qualification.
Put your brand in front of the recovery sector.
Sponsorship packages from €2,500–€25,000.
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