Peer To Peer Course Description

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CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© (5-Day Intensive)
An immersive training that prepares you to guide and mentor people pursuing or sustaining recovery. Build core coaching skills—motivational interviewing, goal-setting, stages of change, and recurrence-prevention planning—along with boundaries, ethics, and cultural humility. You’ll practice providing non-clinical, person-centered support, resource linkage, and encouragement to help individuals maintain long-term recovery.

The 16-hour peer ethics training for certified recovery peer advocates focuses on providing individuals with the knowledge and understanding of ethical guidelines and responsibilities in their role as peer advocates. This training covers topics such as confidentiality, professional boundaries, conflict of interest, and maintaining a non-judgmental and empowering approach. Trainees learn about ethical decision-making, cultural competence, and the importance of self-care and supervision in their work.

Medication-Supported Recovery (MAT/MOUD) — Training

Build the skills to support people using medications in recovery. Learn the major medication options, how they work, benefits and risks, and how to collaborate with prescribers while staying within scope. We’ll cover adherence, safety, and integrating meds into recovery plans—including recurrence prevention—and practice stigma-reducing, person-first communication. The course also debunks common myths (e.g., “it’s just substituting one drug for another,” “you’re not really in recovery on meds”) and addresses concerns about dependence with clear, evidence-informed guidance.

6.5  hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

The Science of Addiction (6.5 hours)

A concise, evidence-based course on the neurobiology, psychology, and social drivers of addiction. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and group discussion, you’ll examine how substances and behaviors affect the brain, why addiction develops, and what treatments work.

You’ll cover:

• Brain mechanisms of reward, learning, and compulsivity
• Contributing factors (genetics, trauma, environment, culture)
• Evidence-based approaches to care and recurrence prevention

Designed for healthcare professionals, counselors, peers, and educators seeking a solid, research-informed foundation—building both skill and empathy.

6  hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals Essential Skills Workforce Readiness: Soft Skills + Emotional Intelligence

Build the essentials to thrive at work: clear communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management—paired with emotional intelligence skills like self-awareness, self-management, resilience, and relationship-building. Through practical exercises and feedback, you’ll learn to navigate challenges, collaborate effectively, and advance your career.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

Learn a collaborative, empathy-driven approach that strengthens a person’s own motivation for change. Through hands-on practice, you’ll use MI core skills—open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summaries (OARS)—to explore values and goals, work through ambivalence, elicit change talk, and support self-directed action. MI is non-confrontational, person-centered, and proven to help people commit to meaningful, sustainable behavior change.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

Build the skills to create and sustain healthy relationships. Through interactive practice and role-plays, you’ll learn to:

• Communicate clearly and listen actively
• Resolve conflicts and build trust/rapport
• Set boundaries and manage emotions
• Use empathy and assertiveness effectively
• Adapt your style to different people and situations

Leave with practical tools to strengthen connections, improve teamwork, and handle tough conversations with confidence.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC  & CASAC Renewals. Documentation in SUD Care (for Professionals & Peers)
A practical training on accurate, timely, and thorough record-keeping in substance use disorder services. Learn how to document client contacts, progress notes, treatment/recovery plans, and referrals using clear, objective, person-centered language. Through case studies and hands-on practice, you’ll build a reliable workflow that supports quality care, communication, accountability, and compliance with legal and ethical standards..

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

Introduction to Addictive Behaviors (for SUD Professionals & Peers)

Build a clear, practical foundation on how addictive behaviors develop and affect people and communities. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and expert-led sessions, you’ll explore:

• Types of addictions: substance use, gambling, and other compulsive behaviors
• Key drivers: genetics, trauma, environment, and social influences
• Real-world impacts and considerations for support

Leave with a holistic understanding that strengthens your work with individuals experiencing addictive behaviors.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

   This focused training equips peer advocates with the know-how to address real-world health challenges in recovery—withdrawal, infectious diseases, and organ-related complications. Learn to recognize symptoms, encourage timely medical care, and promote wellness through harm reduction, medication safety, and healthy routines. Leave ready to advocate for holistic recovery that includes physical health.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

Build the skills to set and sustain meaningful goals that support recovery and personal growth. You’ll learn to identify priorities, break them into manageable steps, and stay focused and motivated. Through practical exercises, guided reflection, and interactive discussions, you’ll leave with clear, realistic goals—and a simple plan—that align with your recovery journey and overall well-being.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC  & CASAC Renewals.

Explore how digital technology, social media, and online platforms intersect with substance use disorder services. This course builds a clear, practical understanding of digital ethics and its impact on recovery. Learn to weigh benefits and risks, navigate social media responsibly, protect privacy and boundaries, and use digital tools to strengthen recovery supports and community engagement.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & Build practical skills to support people affected by acute, chronic, and complex trauma. Learn how trauma impacts mental, emotional, and physical health; how to create safe, empowering spaces; and how to spot signs of trauma and respond within scope. We’ll cover grounding and de-escalation techniques, choice-based support, and clear pathways for referral to mental health and community services—so you can coach for healing, resilience, and growth.

4 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC.

  This course gives peers a practical foundation in ethical practice—covering fiduciary responsibility, boundaries, confidentiality, and the risk of maleficence (doing harm). You’ll apply ethical frameworks—utilitarianism, fairness/justice, and virtue/goodness—to real-world scenarios to make sound decisions and reduce harm.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

This training equips participants to lessen drug-related harm without treating abstinence as the only goal. Learn safer-use practices, overdose recognition and naloxone response, ways to prevent blood-borne infections, and how to connect people with harm-reduction supplies and services. Grounded in a nonjudgmental, person-centered approach, it promotes health, safety, and dignity by empowering informed choices and practical strategies.

Start online. Finish hands-on. Leave job-ready.Level up with a blended course that starts online and finishes hands-on.

• Start online (10 hours, self-paced): Get immediate access after registration to master core concepts on your schedule.
• Then go live: Join an interactive, in-person skills lab to apply what you learned through real scenarios, coaching, and peer practice.

Enroll today to sharpen your skills and make a tangible impact in your field.

This essential training equips peers to advocate for and support families affected by substance use. Through expert instruction, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, you’ll learn family dynamics, clear communication, boundary-setting, crisis navigation, resource linkage, and caregiver self-care. You’ll leave ready to guide families through treatment and recovery systems, make appropriate referrals, and model healthy support—aligned with the CRPA-Family role and standards.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

Understand what each stage of recovery asks of you—and how to meet it. Explore common challenges and opportunities across early, middle, and sustained recovery, then practice practical tools: coping skills, trigger/craving plans, recurrenceprevention, and routines that support long-term wellness. You’ll leave with a clear, stage-by-stage roadmap to empower yourself and others.

12 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals.

This training integrates spiritual principles with proven recovery tools to build purpose, resilience, and sustained wellness. You’ll examine how spirituality can address root drivers of addiction and support long-term healing.

Through guided practice in mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, forgiveness, self-compassion, and service, you’ll learn practical ways to maintain sobriety, prevent recurrence, and deepen meaning—whether you’re early in recovery or well into your journey.

6 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC  Renewals.

A focused program to strengthen the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of those in peer roles. Learn practical tools for stress management, boundaries, burnout/compassion-fatigue prevention, and sustaining effectiveness on the job. Through guided self-reflection, you’ll clarify values, strengths, and goals; identify triggers and self-care needs; and create a personal wellness plan that supports ethical, sustainable practice and long-term growth.

12 hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC  Renewals.

A focused program for professionals who oversee recovery coaches and peer staff across settings. Coachervision replaces generic oversight with a coaching-aligned model that “coaches the coaches,” giving supervisors practical tools for observation, feedback, skill-building, and supportive accountability. The result: stronger supervision and a culture of continuous improvement.

8  hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC  Renewals.

Mental Health First Aid (Training)
Equip yourself to offer safe, compassionate first support to someone facing a mental health crisis or challenge. Learn to recognize warning signs, approach calmly, listen without judgment, ensure safety, and connect people to professional help and community resources. This practical, stigma-reducing training builds confidence for early intervention and effective support.

You’ll learn to:

• Spot common signs of distress and crisis.
• Respond with a simple, step-by-step support plan.
• Maintain boundaries while guiding to appropriate care.

6  hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC  Renewals.

Code of Conduct & Mandated Reporting (NYS Justice Center)
An interactive, scenario-based training for staff supporting people with special needs. Learn the NYS Justice Center Code of Conduct, practice ethical, respectful support in real-world situations, and strengthen your professional accountability. Clarify your Mandated Reporter duties—what to report, how, and when—plus documentation and escalation steps to protect the individuals you serve.

6  hour Class can  be used for CRPA & CARC  Renewals.

 Coaching with Authenticity

Effective coaching starts with the real you. This course helps you clarify your values, strengths, and story—and use them intentionally to build trust and empathy. Through guided reflection and dialogue, you’ll practice bringing genuine presence to sessions, navigating complex dynamics with integrity, and turning lived experience into insight. Leave ready to create deeper connection and empower clients to reach their potential.