Making Recovery Education Practical, Trauma-Informed, and Easy to Understand
Expert resources for individuals in recovery, families, substance use counselors, and behavioral health professionals — by Albert Montes.
20+ Years Transforming Recovery Education
"Recovery is not just possible — it is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and taught."
Albert Montes is a nationally recognized expert in addiction recovery, substance use counseling, and family recovery education. With over two decades of experience in behavioral health, he has trained thousands of counselors, supported countless families, and developed practical, evidence-informed resources that bridge the gap between clinical theory and real-world recovery.
- Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor
- Trauma-Informed Care Specialist
- Author of Multiple Recovery & Counseling Books
- National Speaker & Agency Trainer
- 20+ Years in Behavioral Health
Books That Change Lives
Practical, evidence-informed books for individuals in recovery, families, and counseling professionals.
The Modern Counselor
Counselor Training
The Modern Counselor
A comprehensive guide for substance use counselors — practical skills, trauma-informed approaches, and evidence-based techniques for modern treatment settings.
Family Recovery Handbook
Family Recovery
Family Recovery Handbook
A compassionate guide for families navigating a loved one's addiction — understanding the disease, setting boundaries, and healing together.
Relapse Prevention Workbook
Individual Recovery
Relapse Prevention Workbook
Practical worksheets and strategies for individuals in recovery — identifying triggers, building coping skills, and sustaining long-term sobriety.
Resources for Every Stage of Recovery
Whether you are in recovery, supporting a loved one, or training as a counselor — there is a resource here for you.
Individuals in Recovery
Workbooks, guides, and tools for your personal recovery journey — relapse prevention, coping skills, and long-term sobriety strategies.
ExploreFamilies & Loved Ones
Understanding addiction, Al-Anon principles, setting healthy boundaries, and healing as a family unit.
ExploreCounselors & Clinicians
Training materials, clinical worksheets, and evidence-informed frameworks for substance use counselors.
ExploreStudents & New Professionals
Foundational resources for students entering the counseling field — from core concepts to practical clinical skills.
ExploreProfessional Training That Transforms Practice
Intensive workshops and agency training programs designed for behavioral health professionals, treatment programs, and recovery organizations. Evidence-informed, trauma-sensitive, and immediately applicable.
Bringing Recovery Education to Your Stage
Albert Montes delivers powerful, evidence-informed keynotes and presentations for conferences, treatment programs, universities, and recovery organizations nationwide.
- The Future of Addiction Treatment
- Trauma-Informed Recovery Education
- Family Recovery & Systemic Healing
- Modern Approaches to Relapse Prevention
- Building Resilient Recovery Communities
Conferences · Treatment Programs · Universities · Recovery Organizations · Behavioral Health Agencies
Trusted by Counselors, Families & Professionals
Albert's training completely changed how I approach my clients. His trauma-informed framework is practical, compassionate, and immediately applicable in a real treatment setting.
Sarah M.
Licensed Substance Use Counselor, California
As a family member of someone in recovery, Albert's book gave me the language and tools I desperately needed. I finally understood what my loved one was going through.
David R.
Family Member in Recovery Support
We brought Albert in for agency-wide training and the impact was immediate. Our counselors left energized, equipped, and with a renewed sense of purpose.
Maria T.
Clinical Director, Behavioral Health Agency
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Whether you are interested in books, courses, workshops, speaking, or recovery coaching — reach out and let's start the conversation.