Recovery Coaching is a growing role/ service that is being implemented across a wide array of systems. Community Health Centers, Behavioral Health Settings, Emergency Departments, Police and Criminal Justice Settings, Recovery Centers, Schools, Primary Care, Department of Children and Families, Faith based settings, Public Housing, amongst other settings have all benefited from Peer Recovery Supports. As the workforce develops, recovery coaches are collaborating with professionals across a multitude of roles. Professionalism becomes integral in order to diminish hierarchical disparities , reducing stigma within the field, bolstering the value of peers across our society and modeling recovery for all . This workshop will support participants in recognizing what this looks like within their environments and explore how they will continue to grow into their roles as Peer Professionals . After this training, Participants will be able to : • Analyze the professionalism of the recovery coach and their agency from different perspectives. • Identify key characteristics of an effective professional. • Envision what you aspire to as a Professional Recovery Coach and develop your pathway.
This class is partially funded by a grant from RIZE Massachusetts Foundation, a foundation committed to ending the opioid epidemic and reducing its devastating impact on people, families, and communities.
*Virtual Training , computer and Internet Required.
*MBSACC approved 2 CE.
