Objectives

This class provides you the foundation knowledge to facilitate group psychoeducation based upon the QuickStart Guide for Recovery from Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders.

  • Learn about co-occurring disorders and the interaction between addiction, physical and mental health
  • Learn about the PACER dimensions of motivation
  • Describe the components of SMART Goal Setting
  • Identify the appropriate interventions for each stage of readiness for change
  • Identify at least 3 ways to enhance self efficacy

Objectives

  • Learn about the stages of recovery from addiction and mental health issues
  • Explore how various symptoms at each stage contribute to relapse triggers, anger, anxiety or depression
  • Identify ways to begin coping with Physical, Affective, Cognitive, Environmental and Relationship (PACER) triggers
  • Learn about how locus of control impacts recover and how serenity can help people navigate those control issues
  • Begin learning about and developing a relapse prevention plan based on what the person has learned about themselves thus far.