Peer Recovery Coach Training Certification Latest 2024 Graded A+

Peer Recovery Coach Training Certification Latest 2024 Graded A+ Addiction to Substances Compulsive physiological need for and use of a habit-forming substance (such as marijuana, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawl. Advocacy A process of helping someone to have their views, opinions, questions, and concerns heard by others, including service providers, program administrators, and policy-makers. These individuals help individuals to protect their rights and to be freed from stigma. Behavioral Health A state of mental/emotional well-being, and/or choices and actions that affect wellness. This term can also be used to describe the service systems surrounding the promotion of mental health, the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders, and recovery support. Compassion Fatigue People who continually offer support and compassion to others can be left feeling depleted of energy and optimism. They then find it hard to continue to offer empathy and support. Confidentiality This principle requires that information shared by the peer with the Peer Recovery Specialist is not shared with others. This principle promotes an atmosphere of safety and trust. However if you think a person is in danger of harming himself or others, you are obligated to speak up, even though this means breaking this principle. Co-occurring Disorder People that have one or more mental illnesses AND one or more substance use disorders at the same time. Cultural Competence This principle, at the individual, organizational, and systems levels, involves being respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of diverse people and groups. On the person-to-person level, this principle refers to the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Cultural Diversity Differences in race, ethnicity, language, nationality, religion or affiliation among various groups within a community. A community is said to be exhibiting this principle if its residents include members of different groups. Culture A system of shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people. This principle shapes how people see the world and structure their community and family life. Empathy The ability to understand and share the feelings of another Mental Health Disorder These disorders/diagnoses involve changes in thinking, mood, and/or behavior. These disorders can affect how a person relates to others and makes choices. Mental Health A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community (WHO Definition) Mental Illness A medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Peer Recovery Specialist An individual who has lived experience with mental illness and/or addition to alcohol and other drugs, and has also completed formal training, who provides one-one strengths-based support to peers in recovery. Peer Support Group A group of people who meet regularly to share experiences associate with a particular condition or personal circumstance they have in common, and to encourage and support each other in helping themselves. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder An anxiety disorder that some people develop after living through or seeing a traumatic event, such as war, physical or sexual abuse, a serious accident or a natural disaster. Anyone at any age can get this disorder after experiencing a traumatic event. Symptoms may develop right away or years later. Recovery A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential. (SAMHSA 2012). Self-Advocacy People practice this by speaking up for themselves to express their own needs and represent their own interests. Stigma Negative attitudes or beliefs about people with substance use disorders or mental illness. Negative attitudes may create prejudice which leads to negative actions and discrimination. Strengths-Based Approach This principle/idea moves the focus away from deficits of people in recovery, and instead emphasized their strengths and capacities as a means to help them resolve problems and create their own solutions. Substance Use Disorder This disorder refers to the overuse of, or dependence on, a drug (legal or illegal) leading to effects that are detrimental to the person's physical and mental health, and cause problems with the person's relationships, employment and the law. Trauma This phenomenon results from an event, series of events or set of circumstance that is experience by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening, and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual's functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual well-being. Vicarious Trauma A change in a person's inner experience and sense of well-being as the cumulative effect of bearing witness to other people's suffering. The persona may experience distressing feelings and thoughts similar to those of the people they are serving. Wellness A state of complete physical, mental, social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Aspects of Recovery: SAMHSA specified these major dimensions to support a life in recovery Health, Home, Purpose, Community (look at notes for specific definitions) Guiding Principles of Recovery (From SAMHSA) 1. Recovery Emerges From Hop 2. Recovery is Person-Driven 3. Recovery Occurs via Many Pathways 4. Recovery is Holistic 5. Recovery is Supported by Peers and Allies 6. Recovery is Supported by Peers and Allies 7. Recovery is Culturally-Based and Influenced 8. Recovery is Based on Respect 9. Recovery is Supported by Addressing Trauma 10. Recovery Involves Individual, Family, and Community Strengths and Responsibilities Traditional Treatment Strategies 1. Promote clinical stability, managing illness 2. Focus on illness, disabilities and deficits, value compliance 3. Only professionals have access to information 4. Link to professional services only 5. Relies on facility-based settings and professional supporters 6. Self-determination comes after a person achieves clinical stability 7. Emphasize avoidance of risk Recovery Strategies 1. Promote quality of life and recovery 2. Focus on wellness/health, abilities and choices 3. Value active participation, empowerment 4. All parties have access to the same information 5. Link to diverse supports, including professional services, non-traditional services, and natural supports 6. Integrated settings and natural supporters are also valued 7. Self-determination and community inclusion are fundamental human rights of all people 8. Emphasize responsible risk-taking and growth Peer Recovery Support Recovery Support is the process of giving and receiving non-clinical assistance to help aid the process of recovery by individuals that have lived experience in recovery. Goals of Peer Recovery Support 1. Instill Hope 2. Promote positive self-identity (reduce stigma*) 3. Be a role model of strength, survival, and growth 4. Decrease isolation and promote connection with others 5. Support person-centered recovery 6. Engage in mutual learning-the peer support relationship is a relationship of equals Types of Support Offered by Peer Recovery Peer Recovery Specialists offer four main types of support to their peers in recovery: 1. Emotional Support: Demonstrate empathy and caring, foster self-confidence 2. Informational Support: Provide health and wellness information as well as information about community services and supports available 3. Instrumental Support (tangible support): Provide concrete assistance in accomplishing tasks, such as help to obtain child care, employment or access to community health and social services 4. Affiliational Support (support in building relationships): Promote social connections and engagement in community Specific Roles of Peer Recovery Specialists -An Ally and Confidant, who cares about the person in recovery, actively listens to them, and is trustworthy, stable and consistent. -A Motivator and Cheerleader, who believes in the person's capacity for change, and who motivates, encourages, and celebrates their efforts and progress. -A Role Model and Mentor, who offers their own life as an example of healthy living, "walks the talk", and provides recovery information appropriate to where the person is in their recovery. -A Truth Teller, who provides honest and helpful information, helps to identify patters of behavior, offer suggestions, and does not "sugar coat" things. -A Problem Solver, who helps identify potential problem areas, assists the person to problem-solve, does not tell the person what to do but helps person with options in a non-judgmental way. -A Resource Broker, who provides linkages to the recovery community, treatment and other support services, knows the local system of care and how to navigate it, and has established contacts and partnerships in the recovery community. -An Advocate, who assists and educates the person in recovery to protect their rights, and acts as a representative for them when requested. Limits of Peer Recovery Specialist Role A peer recovery specialist is NOT a: -Therapist/Counselor: Does NOT offer counseling services -Case Manager: Does NOT act as a case manager -Nurse/Doctor: Does NOT offer medical or medication advice -Sponsor: Does NOT act as sponsor in a twelve-step program for the peers they are working with -Clergy: Does NOT give religious advice or promote a particular religion Summing Up: Core Values of Peer Support Peer support is voluntary, mutual and reciprocal, equally shared power, strengths-focused, transparent, person-driven Peer Supporters ARE: hopeful, open-minded, empathetic, respectful, honest and direct, and facilitate change