Washington state Certified Peer Counselor Exam Study Guide

Washington state Certified Peer Counselor Exam Study Guide SAMHSA definition of recovery ANS-Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. SAMHSA's elements of recovery ANS-Hope, person-driven, many pathways, holistic, peer support, relational, culture, addresses trauma, strengths/responsibility, respect Resiliency ANS-the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis Differing ideas about recovery in substance use disorders ANS-abstinence vs. harm reduction Families are integral to recovery for children ANS-true, support system, advocates, environmental change medical model vs. recovery model of care ANS-medical: languages are overly clinical, disempowering, do not promote hope. Recovery: language and practices that are person centered and promote hope and other recovery concepts Person First Language ANS-Placing the individual ahead of the challenge. Power with. Model this. Strengths based. No jargon. Two ways peer supporters support recovery ANS-Inspire hope and possibility. Support peers to get in touch with their own inner wisdom. Working with, not giving to, not doing for. Not sage on the stage but guide on the side. share your own story of hope and overcoming challenges, support choice and empowerment, encourage opportunities for additional support