Peer Recovery Coach Institute

40 hour Training Course:

The CforR Peer Recovery Coach Institute is a five-day training opportunity designed for anyone living with a substance use or dual disorder who would like to be of service. Participants learn about the science of addiction and the prevalence of dual disorders, increase interpersonal communication skills by practicing methods such as motivational interviewing, and develop tools necessary to coach other men and women through 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, non-clinical peer, certified to serve as a mentor and guide for others living with chemical addiction and/or dual disorders.

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

• Dates & Times
  2012 Dates to be Announced Soon!
  
• Location
  CforR Peer Recovery Support Center
  4110 Guadalupe Street
  Building 635
  Austin, Texas 78751
• Training Fee: $495.00