1. Peer to Coach Connection Recovery is Sweeter

2. Objectives: To describe the roles and functions of a recovery coach
To aide in developing a personal recovery process
To guide and support participant in early recover when entering treatment court
To assist participant to connect with resources in the community
List core values and principles of the many dimensions of recovery
Encourage participants to become involved in the alumni group

3. Recovery Coach Definition
“A Recovery Coach is someone interested in promoting recovery by assisting recoveries to identify and overcome barriers to recovery, develop recovery capital and serve as a recovery guide and companion for those seeking or sustaining recovery.” (From CCAR)
“A Recovery Coach is a person who helps remove personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, links the newly recovering person to the recovering community, and serve as a personal guild to mentor in the management of personal and family recovery. Such supports are generated by mobilizing volunteer resources within the recovery community, or provided by the recovery coach where such natural support networks are lacking.” (From William White)

4. Recovery Coach Role Motivator and Cheerleader Ally and Confidant
Truth-Teller
Role Model and Motivator
Problem Solver
Resource Broker
Advocate
Community Organizer
Lifestyle Consultant
Friend and Companion

5. A Recovery Coach is NOT a
Sponsor
Counselor
Nurse/Doctor
Clergy Person

6. Four Goals of a Recovery Coach
Promote Recovery
Remove Barriers
Connect recoveries with support services
Encourage hope, optimism and healthy living

7. Pathways to Recovery
The role of a recovery coach includes honoring all pathways of recovery. What works for some may not work for others. The recovery coach is there to provide guidance and help a recoveree find what will work best for them.

8. Pathways of Recovery Scope of recovery Types of recovery
Context of recovery
Framework of recovery
Recovery identity
Recovery terminology

9. Guild and Support of Recoveree
Active Listening- Listening with all your senses
Focus your attention on the recoveree
Avoid distractions
Seat yourself appropriately close to the recoveree
Acknowledge any emotional state
Set aside your prejudices
Show empathy
Don’t interrupt
Actively respond to questions

10. Motivational Interviewing
Key Principles
Four Keys
Express Empathy
Open Ended Questions
Develop Discrepancy
Affirmation
Avoid Argument
Reflective listening
Support Self-Efficacy
Summary
Roll with Resistance

11. Recovery Capital

12. Making A Successful Referral
Things to know
Where are they located
What the neighborhood is like
Is public transportation available
Is it well lit
Exactly what services are offered
What are the protocols
Cost
Choice as to who they will see
Recovery Friendly
Would you refer a family member there

13. Core Values & Principles
Recovery
“A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self directed live, and strive to reach their full potential.” (SAMHSA)
“You are in recovery when you say you are” (CARR)

14. Core Values of Recovery
Premise 1
All individuals are unique and have special needs, goals, health attitudes and behaviors, and expectation for recovery.
Premise 2
Persons in recovery with mental health issues, substance use disorder, and/or gambling, share some similarities, however, management of their own lives and mastery of their own futures will require different pathways at times.
Premise 3
All persons should be offered equal access to recovery and have the opportunity to participate in their own recovery process.

15. Guiding Principles of Recovery
Self-Directed
Strengths-based
Empowerment
Basic needs
Hope
Optimism
Positive Self-Identity
Being of Service

16. Ten Components of Recovery
Self-direction
Individualized and person-centered
Empowerment
Holistic
Non-linear
Strength-based
Peer supported
Respect
Responsibility
Hope

17. Alumni Group LIFEWORKS of Cayuga County “Staying Connected”
Is an association that was founded by alumni and participants in Auburn City and Cayuga County Treatment Courts as well as member of the recovery community; engaged in providing events and activities to those seeking a healthy way of life.

18. Primary Target “Audience”
Core Services
Service/support Framework
Culture/Tone
Role of community in Recovery
Knowledge Base
Corporate Status
Style of Helping
Use of Self
Volunteer Opportunities
Source of Funding