Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-53).
Summary
Supporting the PARfessional Initiative (prevention, addictions, treatment and recovery, this study guide covers the basic knowledge of peer addiction coaching. The includes the history of the peer recovery movement, the knowledge needed to become a recovery coach, models of recovery, and ethics; how to create recovery partnerships, assess clients, create recovery and relapse prevention plans. The course will end with a practical discussion on finding a job as a peer recovery support specialist or recovery coach.