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The LEARN Certification for Peer Recovery Coaching 

  • Empowerment Through Experience: Utilize your personal recovery journey to offer hope and guidance.
  • Certified Excellence: Certification through LEARN @Laitinen Academy ensures a comprehensive training program that emphasizes practical skills and ethical standards.
  • Flexible Roles: Engage with clients in various settings, from community centers to private clinics, tailoring support to individual needs.

Lived Experience and Resource Network (LEARN) Peer Recovery Coach Certified through Laitinen Academy is a trained professional who uses their personal recovery experience from substance use or mental health challenges to assist others in navigating their own paths to recovery. This 40-hour certification indicates that the individual has undergone specialized training at the Laitinen Academy, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to effectively support, mentor, and guide those seeking recovery.

LEARN Core Competencies

Core Competencies for LEARN Peer Recovery Coaching are crucial for effectively supporting individuals recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. These competencies include:

  1. Ethical Responsibility: Upholding confidentiality, maintaining professional boundaries, and adhering to ethical standards.

  2. Mentoring and Education: Sharing resources, aiding skill development, and educating peers about recovery and health management.

  3. Recovery and Wellness Support: Providing person-centered support, using holistic approaches, and assisting in recovery planning.

  4. Advocacy: Empowering peers to advocate for their needs and promoting recovery through community education to challenge stigma.

  5. Professional and Personal Development: Engaging in continuous education, managing personal wellness, and participating in supervision for professional growth.

  6. Communication: Utilizing active listening, effectively conveying information and emotions, and managing conflicts.

  7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting cultural diversity and promoting inclusivity.

  8. Relationship Building: Establishing trust and rapport and encouraging engagement with support networks.

These competencies are foundational for the training and practice of LEARN Peer Recovery Coaches, ensuring they provide empathetic and effective support across various aspects of recovery and personal growth.

LEARN Peer Recovery Coaching:

    1. Personal Recovery Experience:
      • Coaches draw from their own experiences of overcoming substance use or mental health disorders to offer relatable guidance and support.
    2. Certified Training:
      • Completion of the 40-hour  structured training program through Laitinen Academy ensures coaches are well-versed in the latest methodologies and practices in recovery coaching.
      • Training includes topics such as ethical guidelines, effective communication strategies, crisis intervention, and relapse prevention.
    3. Peer Support Focus:
      • Emphasis on creating a supportive and understanding environment where clients feel safe to discuss their struggles and successes.
      • Coaches provide a non-judgmental space that fosters growth and self-discovery.
    4. Resource Navigation:
      • Coaches assist clients in accessing community resources and services that can support their recovery journey, including medical treatment, support groups, and employment opportunities.
    5. Advocacy and Empowerment:
      • Empowering clients by enhancing their own abilities to advocate for themselves within their recovery and broader life contexts.
      • Educating clients about their rights and the available pathways to long-term recovery.
    6. Community Connection:
      • Building bridges between individuals in recovery and the wider community to enhance support networks.
      • Facilitating group sessions or workshops that encourage peer interaction and community building.
  • Access to LEARN Resource Network:
  • Gain entry to a comprehensive network of resources, providing additional tools and support to enhance the coaching process and support client recovery journeys.
  1. Ongoing Professional Development:
    • LEARN coaches are encouraged to continue their education and training, keeping current with advancements in recovery research and techniques.

The LEARN Certified Peer Recovery Coach program is not just a certification but a commitment to transforming lives through shared experience, support, and continuous growth. This role is crucial in building resilient communities where recovery is not only possible but supported and celebrated.

Participating in the SAC-IT program has been a very transformative experience for me. I feel confident and capable of transitioning into the next phase of my career as a substance use counselor. I have developed such a strong understanding of our client population and am excited to support them in a greater capacity and support their recovery journey. I am so proud to have taken the leap and enrolled in Laitinen Academy.
AlyssaStudent
The start of my personal recovery journey was full of substance abuse counselors and clinical support. I had no idea what the future looked like for me, but the more that I learned more about my own substance use disorder and how to take care of myself, the more I realized I could use my experience and those skills I was learning to help others. The SAC-IT Program through Laitinen Academy had been like a GPS on that road. The tools I’ve learned and the education I received in the program not only have helped me feel prepared for this field, but they have strengthened my excitement for the opportunity to do this work. The positive impact this program has had on me is going to be a key piece of the positive impact I hope to have on others
Ryan
RyanStudent
As an individual in recovery, having an opportunity to work in the treatment field has brought me a level of job satisfaction that I never thought was possible. As I’ve continued to grow into this field I’ve looked for ways to advance my knowledge and skill set and Laitinen Academy’s Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training course gave me just the opportunity I was looking for. The comprehensive course work combined with the easy to use platform, and attentive one-on-one instruction allowed for me to feel engaged and supported throughout the entire course. The material presented in the course felt both educational and representative of real world scenarios I may encounter while working as a counselor for those that suffer from Substance Use Disorders, and upon completion of the course I feel invigorated and prepared to begin work as a Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training.
Kevin
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