1. Advocacy

2. INTRODUCTION Introductions of everyone in training Goals
goals that the people in the class have
what do they want to learn

3. Day 1 Advocacy Training Introduction to Advocacy What is Advocacy?
Levels of Advocacy
Types of Advocacy
Relate to the individual as an advocate
Multiple Pathways to Advocate
Self-Advocacy
Person Centered Language

4. Levels of Advocacy Levels of Advocacy
Local (Individuals and facilities nearby)
State (Policy-makers in state government and other state professions)
National (Policy-makers at the national level and other national professions)

5. Advocate A RPSS is an advocate for: Clients Organization they work for
Field of Substance Abuse Treatment
Themselves

6. Types of Advocacy Types of Advocacy Citizen Advocacy
Independent (Issue-based) Advocacy also known as Crisis Advocacy
Self Advocacy
Group Advocacy
Peer Advocacy
Legal Advocacy
Professional Advocacy
Friend and Family Advocacy

7. Advocate for Multiple Pathways to Recovery/Wellness
Recovery plan should be based on individualized needs.
Some different forms of recovery/wellness are:
Mutual aid
Faith-based
Medication-assisted
Treatment-supported
Individually sustained
Combination of any of the above

8. Relate to the Individual as an Advocate
What is an Advocate?
An advocate helps individuals navigate the service system in recovery, and protects the individual’s rights.
Advocacy done by Peer Specialists; Guide individuals to Services that Help with:
Housing: a safe, affordable, recovery-supportive living environment
Health and wellness recovery issues
Life and recovery skills
Linkages to recovery in the community
Support to individual pertaining to recovery
Listening and helping guide individual through the recovery process

9. Principles of Individual Choice and Self-Determination
What is Self-Determination?
This refers to the fact that the client has a right to make their own decisions and choices.
How do Peer Specialists Help?
By helping an individual make an informed decision pertaining to their own life. Also by helping the individual understand the impact that their decisions may have on their future.

10. Self Determination Theory
Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is a theory of motivation. It is concerned with supporting our natural or intrinsic tendencies to behave in effective and healthy ways. SDT has been researched and practiced by researchers around the world.

11. Self Determination Theory
Importance of Self Determination in Recovery Support
Breaking down barriers to change
Meet people where they are because this is what we would want for ourselves

12. Self Determination and Choice
Let people make mistakes
People need to learn that their actions have positive or negative consequences
increase client’s self confidence and self worth
Recognizing that reaching goals is a process
Treat problems as opportunities for growth
Never pass on an opportunity for a client to make a choice. Let people make choices, even if you think they are wrong.
You can discuss it with them, but let them make the choice
When you provide feedback, be honest and positive.

13. Self-determination
What happens when the self-determination of the RPSS conflicts with that of the client?

14. Self-Advocacy What is Self-Advocacy?
This is learning and speaking up for oneself. Making your own decisions, knowing your rights, problem solving, reaching out to others for help, and learning about self-determination

15. Self Advocacy as it pertains to Recovery
How does this affect Recovery?
Self-Advocacy empowers the individual to take ownership of one's actions. It also allows the individual a chance to make discussions and gain self worth.

16. Advocate to Promote Person-Centered Recovery/Wellness Support Services
What is Person-Centered Recovery?
Individuals in recovery participate and support other individuals. The individual understands that change is possible. Then, there is an individualized and ongoing process to ensure that recovery occurs.

17. Principles of Person-Centered Recovery/Wellness Support Services:
Identifies that there are many different routes to recovery
Provides encouragement to those who have relapsed and are trying to begin recovery once more
Has a respect of individual choice
Promotes a bond between Peer Specialists and professionals
Puts value on client goals
Recognizes that different individuals have different religions and spiritual beliefs and these play a part in recovery
Helps encourage and support individual

18. Person-Centered Language
How do you Practice Person-Centered Language?
When speaking to an individual remember to convey:
Empathy towards the individual
Dignity and Respect
Accept the person unconditionally
Support the individual
Recognize the person as an individual
Build a relationship of trust

19. Effective Communication Skills
Some Effective Communication skills are:
Being Assertive not Aggressive
Be positive when communicating with the individual
Be aware of social cues and body language
Be a good listener
Try to be empathetic to the individual

20. provide resource linkage to community support and professional services
Systems Theory
Describes human behavior in terms of complex systems. It is premised on the idea that an effective system is based on individual needs, rewards, expectations, and attributes of the people living in the system. According to this theory, families, couples, and organization members are directly involved in resolving a problem even if it is an individual issue (Forder 1976).
Systems theory is an important part of being a good PSS. It essentially says that the world that people live impacts them and the relationship that you have with the world can help you solve your problems. As a PSS, you will need to be able to help your clients to recognize their systems and how to use them to their advantage.

21. Support development of effective communication skills
Verbal Communication
Effective Speaking
Conversational Skills
Non-Verbal Communication
Personal Appearance
Listening Skills
Active Listening
Reflecting

22. RPSS Application and Test
With remaining time, go over the RPSS application process and testing process. Answer any questions or concerns that the class may have.

23. To be a RPSS, one must Be at least 18 years of age
Have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent
Completed five hundred (500) hours of board-approved experience working with persons having a substance use disorder, twenty-five (25) hours of which have been under the direct supervision of:
CADC with at least 2 years post certification experience or,
a LACDC
Completed at least sixty (60) classroom hours of board-approved curriculum
Have passed a written examination. IC&RC exam
Attest to being in recovery for a minimum of two (2) years from a substance-related disorder
Have submitted two (2) letters of reference from CADC or LCADC
Live or work at least a majority of the time in Kentucky

24. Collaborate with individual to Identify, Link, and Coordinate Choices with Resources
Identify with the individual, their main concerns. Ask questions to the individuals and motivate them to identify their problems.
Be empathetic and understanding with the individual.
Help the individual see the weight of their decisions. Offer assistance by helping the individual see the impact that their choice will have on their future.
Assist the individual with resources. An example of this is offering different recovery paths and motivating the individual to reach out to other resources and people in the recovery community.
Be encouraging and open-minded while helping the individual.

25. Individual’s Rights and Responsibility
Encourage the individual to stand up for their own rights in their recovery. To set healthy boundaries and develop their own standards.
Promote change. Guide the individual down the path to take responsibility for their own decisions.
Empower the individual by giving them choices in their own lives. Help them to understand, learn, and take ownership of their mistakes, while also taking responsibility for their achievements.
Ultimately the individual’s recovery is their own responsibility. Motivate the individual to use self accountability and to put their recovery first.

26. Recognize the Importance of a Holistic Approach to Recovery/Wellness
Holistic refers to mind, body, spirit, and environment.
It is being “whole” in your recovery. Every part is important.

27. Examples of Holistic
Ask the class to give key words to a holistic recovery. Write all of the words on the board. Identify the importance of each aspect. How do the different aspects tie in together? Why are they so important when they are combined?

28. Recognize the Importance of a Holistic Approach to Recovery/Wellness
Recovery is made up of many parts. All of these parts contribute to a well rounded individual.
The individual should be encouraged and supported to work on all the different aspects of their recovery.
Put emphasis on “all” of the different parts of their recovery. This includes mind, body, spirit, and environment. Individual should see each part as different, yet equally important to their recovery.
By educating and exploring the holistic approach to recovery it allows the individual a better chance of recovery.

29. Self-Care Techniques
Get Enough Sleep - Sleep is very important for your emotional and physical wellbeing. Lack of sleep can negatively impact your ability to handle stress, be productive, and function properly.
Maintain Proper Nutrition - Many people aren’t aware of this, but a poor diet can actually make you more vulnerable to stress!
Exercise Regularly - Exercise can be great for you physically and mentally. It provides a stress release and keeps your body healthy. It also helps your body release endorphins, which increase your feelings of overall wellbeing
Maintain Social Support - Social support can keep you healthier and happier, creating a buffer against stress. Friends can pick you up when you’re sad, provide insights when you’re confused, and help you have fun when you need to blow off steam.
Find Hobbies - Having some “down time” is important, and hobbies can provide a nice distraction from stress and help you stay ‘in the moment’, which is also a great way to relieve tension.