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Recovery Support CRPS
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This course meets the 6 hour requirement for the Recovery Support Domain.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Understand the foundational principles that guide recovery processes, including hope, personal responsibility, education, support, and self-advocacy.
- Explore the stages of recovery and the dynamic nature of personal change, highlighting the importance of resilience and self-determination.
- Define and discuss the concept of recovery capital, including personal, social, and community resources that support recovery.
- Learn to assist individuals in setting realistic and achievable recovery goals, and developing strategic plans that facilitate personal growth and wellness.
- Identify common triggers for mental health symptoms and substance abuse, and develop strategies to manage and mitigate these triggers effectively.
- Gain knowledge about common medications used in treatment, understand potential side effects, and learn management techniques to support individuals in adhering to their medication regimen.
- Incorporate trauma-informed principles into practice, recognizing the prevalence of trauma in individuals with substance use and mental health conditions, and adapting services to be sensitive to trauma-related issues.
- Emphasize the importance of person-centered care in recovery, focusing on respecting individual needs, values, and preferences in the planning and delivery of services.
- Develop skills to effectively link individuals to necessary resources and make appropriate referrals that support their recovery journey.
- Explore effective collaboration techniques among care providers, stakeholders, and community resources to enhance service delivery and recovery outcomes.
- Examine the role and efficacy of self-help groups and other peer-based support services in the recovery process.
- Understand the value of natural support systems, such as family, friends, and community members, in strengthening and sustaining recovery efforts.
- Learn to identify signs of crisis and implement effective intervention strategies to manage acute situations safely and respectfully.
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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].
This course is intended for substance abuse professionals.