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Mentoring CRPS
Mentoring involves providing guidance, support, and encouragement to a less experienced individual through one-on-one interactions and shared experiences. In the context of professional development or personal growth, a mentor helps to foster a mentee’s skills and confidence, offering insights and advice that pave the way for achievement and success. Effective mentoring relationships are built on trust, mutual respect, and a genuine interest in the growth and development of the mentee.
This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist credential. It meets the 6-hour requirement for the Mentoring Domain.
This course will award 6 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Develop Peer Relationship Skills: Equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively establish and terminate peer relationships, ensuring these transitions are handled with empathy and professionalism. This includes training on creating initial rapport, maintaining boundaries, and responsibly concluding relationships in a way that preserves the dignity and ongoing progress of the peer.
- Enhance Communication and Educational Techniques: Teach participants effective methods for sharing personal recovery stories that inspire and motivate others while adhering to principles of interpersonal communication. This objective also covers the use of person-first language to promote respect and dignity, and introduces various educational methods to cater to different learning styles within group and individual settings.
- Foster Supportive and Inspirational Interactions: Train participants to build supportive relationships, role-modeling positive behaviors, and inspire hope among peers. This includes strategies for identifying and reinforcing the strengths and resilience of others, facilitating wellness planning, and encouraging peers through challenging times.
- Practical Skills for Daily Living and Wellness: Instruct participants on teaching practical living skills, from personal care to managing daily responsibilities, tailored to the needs of those in recovery. This objective focuses on equipping peers with the tools to support practical and wellness aspects of recovery, enhancing their ability to lead fulfilling and autonomous lives.
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- Relevance: This course is intended for substance abuse professionals.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: NA
- Credit Hours: 6
This course is intended for substance abuse professionals.