Conducting Peer Recovery Action and Progress (RAP) Groups “Like”us on facebook: Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists (CARES) Brauchtworks Consulting

George S. Braucht, LPC, GA Parole Board Certified PCOMS Trainer, CARES Academy Co-Founder and Certified Recovery Coach Trainer Brauchtworks Consulting: Phone : (404) ; Peri Kyriacos, CARES VII, MCSW

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George S. Braucht, LPC, GA Parole Board Certified PCOMS and Recovery Coach Trainer Brauchtworks Consulting: Phone : (404) ; Peri Kyriacos, CARES Savannah State MCSW Student & Chatham County Jail Michael Jones; CADC I, CARES Recovery Consultants of Atlanta:

Upon completion, participants will: 1.Describe at least two variations for conducting effective peer RAP groups. 2.Recognize the IMPACT criteria for setting goals and creating a weekly action plan. 3.Use the ORS, GSRS and the SCOREboard.

 Outcome Rating Scale (ORS) and Group Session Rating Scale (GSRS):  *Self-Completed Overview of Recovery Experience Board (SCORE Board)  *Recovery Capital Scale and Plan  *Recovery Group Handout  *WHAM Recovery IMPACT Weekly Goals  *WHAM Recovery IMPACT Weekly Daily Activity & Take-Home Log  Name tent/tag *

 Arrive early for group  For a 1 hour group: limit to 10 or divide into subgroups of 10  Provide a folder for each participant: ORS, GSRS, SCORE Board, RAP Group Handout, ruler, pen, Recovery Capital Scale and Plan (WHAM), name tents/tags  Follow the instructions at the top of the RAP Group Handout  Facilitator's role: Model the OARS

O O O O O Johnny R. Goode A seven point increase! O 3-28 O 4-6 O 4-13 O 4-20 O 4-27 O 5-5 O

Thank you for coming today – I am glad to see each one of you. Let’s begin by reviewing our group guidelines… We’ll do things a little differently than perhaps you’re used to because what is most important are your recovery goals, your view of how you are progressing in your recovery, and how well this group is working for you. I‘d like to get your feedback using a form called the Outcome Rating Scale that others found helpful in making this the best support group possible. Would that be OK with you? Anyone forget their glasses or otherwise need help reading or writing? OK, would any of the rest of you be willing to help with reading or writing? (Ask each helpee) Who would you like to help you?

 Began as a volunteer  internship  paid, part-time position  female inmates; ½ mandated by judge & ½ volunteers  Closed group  Planned transfer criteria: Attend two 2-hour groups per week for 4 weeks

 Focus on strengths & empowerment tools such as: Learn to pray Anger control Get along with family Recovery activities Journaling

Peri: 1) Closed group limits the number who can be served 2) Role confusion: Began by doing AA meetings stopped because participants tended to get mixed up - staying in recovery coach role was a struggle 3) Groups get too large (>10)

 Mostly homeless year old men and women in early recovery  Open, hour and a half group; 6-8 weeks  Go through the check-ins then talk about goals  Participants really like the roles

 Often the focus is on: Jobs Housing Coping skills

Michael: 1) Open group = constant change in group members requires frequent review of trust and respect guidelines - Vegas rule 2) People missing groups: homeless need IDs glasses, medical appointments, other urgent needs 3) Groups get too large – break into subgroups with that session

Suggested resources 1. Community Tool Box : the Work Group for Community Health and Development, University of Kansas. Chapter 21 - Creating and facilitating peer support groups: Wagner, C. & Ingersoll, K. (2013). Motivational interviewing in groups. New York: Guilford.

Upon completion, participants will: 1.Describe at least two variations for conducting effective peer RAP groups. 2.Recognize the IMPACT criteria for setting goals and creating a weekly action plan. 3.Use the ORS, GSRS and the SCOREboard.

Conducting Peer Recovery Action and Progress (RAP) Groups “Like”us on facebook: Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists (CARES) Brauchtworks Consulting