Peer Recovery Coach Institute

Training will be held Monday, February 20th – Friday, February 24th, 2012
9:00 am to 5:00 pm   

A 40 hour Training Course:

The CforR Peer Recovery Coach Institute is a five-day training opportunity designed for people who have a minimum of 6 continuous months of Recovery from substance use or co-occurring mental health conditions and who would like to be of service. Participants learn about the science of addiction and the prevalence of co-occurring mental health conditions, increase interpersonal communication skills by practicing methods such as motivational interviewing, and role playing, and develop tools necessary to coach other men and women through the various stages of change and the various stages of Recovery. This training provides a basic understanding of crisis intervention and how to respond in a crisis situation. Emphasis is placed on the ethical guidelines for Peer Recovery Coaches and enhancing cultural competency.

What is a Peer Recovery Coach?

The Peer Recovery Coach is a specially trained peer certified to serve as a mentor and guide for others living with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.  The Peer Recovery Coach is NOT a Clinician or a 12 Step Sponsor.

Peer Recovery Coach Institute – Learning Objectives

  • Understand the unique roles and responsibilities of a Peer Recovery Coach
  • Discuss the science of addiction, mental illness and the prevalence of dual disorders
  • Identify the components, core values and guiding principles for people in recovery
  • Understand and practice effective methods for healthy interpersonal communication
  • Describe stages of change and stages of recovery and their applications in Peer Recovery Coaching
  • Develop tools to address ethical and cultural issues in Peer Recovery Coaching
  • Practice developing a recovery wellness and action plan

Training Information

  • Monday – Friday, February 20 – 24, 2012
  • Location CforR Peer Recovery Support Center 4110 Guadalupe Street Building 635 Austin, Texas 78751
  • Training Fee: $495.00
  • Click here to Register