Description

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

1. Develop an understanding of what it means to be a Recovery Ally, as well as desired skills and actions.

2. Increase understanding of the nature and dynamics of substance use and recovery, as well as, identify the impact of stigma towards individuals with substance use disorders.

3. Explore more deeply the skills and roles that comprise allyship, and review the most critical skills for empathy, engagement, active listening, and effective communication. Increase confidence among learners to able to effectively listen and supportively respond to individuals in need.

4. Introduce ways to broach and guide conversations about a substance use or related issue in a compassionate, caring, and supportive manner. To acknowledge the challenges in having caring conversations and provide guidance on how to handle and learn from mistakes.

5. Reinforce how the learner can take steps (in their own way) to be a part of the collective change and motivate the learner to make a commitment.

Presented by:

Jordan Baez, M.S., PRSS-S, CHW II and Ezra Rose BA, PRSS-S, CHW II

Continuing Education Units:

2 CEUs

Certification Board Information

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 2

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC:

• Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: No

NCB (Nevada Certification Board)

This course is NOT approved by the Nevada Certification Board

Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT.

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