Opioid Use Disorder: Ongoing Support with Paloma Alvarado

Scenario

Paloma Alvarado has been working with a peer counselor after completing an in-patient rehab program. Recently, she is experiencing an increase in setbacks relating to her opioid addiction and needs support. In this meeting, speak with Paloma about the positives of her sobriety, her recovery strategies, and considering the use of Medication Assisted Recovery.

It often takes time for clients with Opioid Use Disorders to make a change to stop using drugs, and often they experience setbacks throughout recovery. Peer counselors are in a unique position to support clients in recovery as they can relate to the client's experience, especially around the difficulties of working through setbacks. Having proper support is essential to maintaining sobriety. Knowing how to effectively support individuals in their recovery process can help them maintain positive changes in their drug use.

Teaching Objectives:

• Covering Recovery Goal Topics
• Building a Collaborative Relationship
• Creating a Motivating Conversation

Included in Training:

• A Training Guide with information on best practices for supporting a client's continued change following a setback in recovery.
• A Simulated Conversation with a varied character to prepare learners to address different motivations for recovery and willingness for change.
• 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.