Peer Support Specialist Latest Update Graded A

Peer Support Specialist Latest Update Graded A Recovery Remembering who you are and using your strengths to become all that you were meant to be. The journey for a peer support specialist knowing how to take all your experiences,regardless of the pain and use them to transform your life into "living hope" for others who want to recover The "key" to the recovery pathway love pathways to recovery Hope, Choice, Empowerment,Recovery Environment, and Spirituality Peer Support is based on Mutuality Peer Support Specialist need to BE Self Aware, Open Minded, Respectful, Patient, Empathetic,Self-Empowered, Mindful etc.. Peer Support Specialist need to KNOW Build self Esteem, Honoring Culture and creating a recovery environment, Fundamentals of emotional intelligence, How to discover meaning and purpose in work and life. How to communicate effectively, conflict resolution skills, trauma and resilience, substance abuse and co-occuring issues. Peer Support Specialist do not try to control the interactions we have with others or make assumptions about what feels comfortable and safe for them. Peer Support specialist do Negotiate limits and comfort levels with those we assist in a way that is mutually respectful We encourage people to stretch and move out of their comfort zone We speak the language of recovery Use "I" statements. Talk about how you experience what's happening,rather than what the person is doing Open ended question If you could wave a magic wand to fix the situation, what would it look like? Closed- Ended question Do you feel ok about participating in this program? Sometimes, if we want to encourage someone to feel comfortable talking with us, we can use brief __________statements reflective ------------- can be a way of reconnecting main points when someone starts talking then forgets where they are going with it Summarizing validating statements are ones that............. point out strengths, Affirm value, convey appreciation and understanding Conflict styles Accommodate, Collaborate, Compromise, Avoid, Compete Causes of Trauma war,accidents, domestic violence, child abuse, rape, other How do you become more resilient? Be Myself, Accept responsibility,Follow my purpose, Accept change,practice mindfulness, stay connected and hold positive images. Alcoholism is a disease 12 step alcoholism is a behavior problem Smart recovery Focus is on four areas: maintaining motivation, coping with cravings, thinking rationally,leading a balanced lifestyle smart recovery Stages of Change pre-contemplation, contemplation,preparation, Action, maintenance, Termination