If you want to cut down,

you're in the right place.


While sobriety may be a noble goal (and many of my clients do end up quitting for good eventually!), I believe that every drink not drunk and every bit not used matters, too.

The Sober(ish) Online Course will teach you how to reduce your use to a level you're truly comfortable with, without shaming you into thinking that, somehow, you should do more than you're already doing.

My content is rooted in an empowering harm reduction stance especially geared towards women and members of marginalized communities.

I believe that you're the expert on your situation, and I'll respect your process and celebrate your progress.


This course will teach you:

  • Why you're doing what you're doing
  • That willpower is an outdated concept
  • How to make positive changes to your using behaviour
  • How to make empowered choices in life and relationships
  • The permanent mindset shift you've been hoping for

Course Content


15 video lessons covering everything from the Sober(ish) philosophy to how to set effective boundaries with family members.

Useful self-assessment tools and worksheets compliment the material as needed.



BONUS 1 (Value $29):
"How To Live With Someone Who Still Drinks Or Uses" Workbook



BONUS 2 (Value $19):
2022 Monthly Recovery Planner


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Preparing For Change


In the first section of the course, I'll cover the good reasons people have for their use and will help you set sustainable course goals that will work for you.

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Doing Things Differently


In the middle section of the course, I'll teach you how to handle cravings, pace your emotional labour and what exactly to do differently going forward.

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Becoming Yourself


The third part of the course is all about the Authentic You and how to set healthy boundaries with friends and loved ones - plus relapse prevention skills!

Pricing


Meet Your Instructor


Annina Schmid is a feminist substance use counsellor based in Toronto who helps people recover on their own time.

She employs Solution Focused Dialogue and Positive Psychology to support and empower her clients in making lasting and transformative life changes. 

Annina works from a strengths-based, harm reduction approach that is embedded in a Health at Every Size® philosophy. 

She works with all genders and explicitly welcomes people on the LGBTTIQQ+ spectrum and neurodivergent folx with ASD1 or ADD/ADHD into her practice. 


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