Opioid Use Disorder: Commitment to Change with Jake Finney

Scenario

Jake Finney has requested an intake session to obtain resources following a recent opioid overdose in which he was taken to a hospital. Jake has no previous experience with one-on-one peer coaching and is skeptical about its benefits. Spend some time building rapport with Jake to identify his Immediate Needs, any motivations he feels will aid his recovery, and any barriers he may have to overcome to succeed in recovery.

It often takes time for clients with Opioid Use Disorders to make a change to stop using drugs, and this change will only happen when they are ready. Peer counselors are in a unique position to talk with clients who are actively using about their reasons for making a change, as they understand the client's experience firsthand. Knowing how to effectively encourage clients toward committing to recovery can help lead them to make positive changes in their drug use.

Teaching Objectives:

• Identifying a Client’s Needs & Goals for Recovery
• Developing a Collaborative Relationship
• Creating a Motivating Conversation

Included in Training:

• A Training Guide with information on best practices for helping clients find their own motivation to change.
• A Simulated Conversation with a varied character to prepare learners for exploring the motivations and barriers of clients with different willingness to change their drug use.
• Comprehensive Feedback during and after each play to help guide skill development.

This training was developed in collaboration with The New Jersey Prevention Network. To read more about NJPN's peer support program visit: NJPN Peer Recovery Support

This training can be purchased as a part of the Opioid Use Disorder Training Suite. Please visit Opioid Use Disorder Suite for more information.