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My practice began with individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. That work taught me to look beyond the behavior. Often, substance use is the way someone has learned to cope with something deeper. Parts work allows us to explore that with curiosity rather than judgment\u2014to understand ourselves before asking ourselves to change.<\/span><\/p>

A simple framework I use in my practice is <\/span>DUD<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>

Discover<\/b> \u2014 Identify and name what isn’t working\u2014the habits, behaviors, and patterns.<\/span><\/p>

Uncover<\/b> \u2014 Explore what is driving those patterns and begin to understand the different parts of ourselves behind them.<\/span><\/p>

Discard<\/b> \u2014 Let go of the patterns and behaviors that no longer serve us and create space for change.<\/span><\/p>

At the foundation of my work are principles I return to again and again:<\/span><\/p>

Regulation before revelation.<\/b>
<\/b>Safety before story.<\/b>
<\/b>Compassion before change.<\/b>
<\/b>Presence before progress.<\/b><\/p>

I typically begin with a <\/span>10-session structure<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>

Sessions 1\u20133:<\/b> Discovering<\/span>
<\/span>Sessions 4\u20138:<\/b> Uncovering and naming<\/span>
<\/span>Sessions 8\u201310:<\/b> Discarding what no longer works and creating a path forward<\/span><\/p>

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Decades of\u00a0 Recovery<\/b><\/p>

2020-Present – Private Practice<\/b><\/p>

2025 – Recovery Empowered Language Workshop<\/b><\/p>

2025 – Masterclass on Trauma-Informed Essentials<\/b><\/p>

2024 – 23\u00a0 New York Center for Living, Parent Support Advocate<\/b><\/p>

2024 – DBT Skills Refresher Course\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

2021 – 23 –<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Trauma Thrivers, Trauma-Informed Skills & Education-\u00a0 Lou Lebentz<\/b><\/p>

Level 1 designed for Recovery Coaches\u00a0 2021-2022<\/i><\/p>

Level 2 course work ongoing 2023<\/i><\/p>

2021<\/b> New Roads Behavioral Center DBT Foundations<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2020<\/b> RCP Designation<\/b><\/p>

2019<\/b> CCAR Academy<\/b><\/p>

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As we identified treatment options for our son, we realized that the guidance and care of a trained, authentic recovery coach was essential to our parental recovery. Melody was the voice we needed to guide us through our behavior shifts, change our internal conversations and release our fear and even guilt. Her generous spirit and expertise was invaluable as we learned and grew closer as a family. We are grateful to have had her powerful presence during a challenging season in life.
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Melody has been a model of living sobriety for over three decades.\u00a0 Watching her from afar proved to be inspirational for me.\u00a0 I heard and saw that a life in recovery can lead one to feel happy, joyous, and free!\u00a0 When I finally realized that my own journey was leading me down a dark path, I turned to Melody for help, compassion, and guidance...
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Melody Rodgers has a unique ability to listen, an essential element in her coaching practice. Hearing her clients, she is equipped with the analytical skills to get directly to the issue, define it and the obstacles blocking one's realization of their goal. Melody has laser like focus and embodies the idea that obstacles are seen only when one removes their eyes from their goal.
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Melody\u2019s life experience, intuition, firmness and sincerity help me from different angles of life. Melody helps me to believe in myself and self worth when the cloud of uncertainty shows itself. Whether it be via a scheduled call or spontaneous check in call, which is uncannily well timed, to give a shot of confidence or nudge back on the right track, just when needed.
\n-Rod, Talent Acquisition Manager<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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I began working with Melody around December of 2022. In the time we have spent together I have grown tremendously as a person. She has guided me in a way that not only meetings and step work would have. She has helped me to better understand myself and my recovery journey. I am still working with her almost a year later and plan to continue working with her as long as I can.
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