Peer Support Roles and Values Welcome to the third in a series of webinars for peer supporters. The content of these webinars is drawn from the Recovery to Practice (RTP) project, a SAMHSA- funded project to foster recovery in behavioral health professions. This webinar series is presented by the International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) with the generous assistance of OptumHealth, without whom this series would not be possible. iNAPS is solely responsible for the content of the webinars. The third webinar in the series, Peer Support Roles and Values, will begin at noon, Eastern Time Zone. Thank you for your participation!
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Peer Support Roles and ValuesWelcome to the third in a series of webinars for peer supporters. The content of these webinars is drawn from the Recovery to Practice (RTP) project, a SAMHSA-funded project to foster
recovery in behavioral health professions.
This webinar series is presented by the International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) with the generous assistance of
OptumHealth, without whom this series would not be possible.iNAPS is solely responsible for the content of the webinars.
The third webinar in the series, Peer Support Roles and Values, will begin at noon, Eastern Time Zone. Thank you for your participation!
Telephones will be muted.
You may submit questions during the webinar using the chat function or at
the end of the webinar when telephones will be unmuted for
questions and answers.
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WEBINAR 3:Peer Supporter Roles and Values
Putting Principles into Practice
Presenter 1:
Gladys DeVonne Christian
President, International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS)
Community Outreach and Education Specialist - Centerpoint Human
Services
Presenter 2:
Rita Cronise
Instructional Design Consultant –
International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS)
Recovery to Practice for working peer supporters curriculum
Moderator:
Peter AshendenDirector of Consumer Affairs
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions
Contact InformationT +1 612-632-2963 F +1 877-309-8548
To be able to…Define values, ethics, and integrity. Identify how recovery
values relate to peer supporter practices.
Describe why boundaries may be different for peer supporters than other helping professionals.
VALUESWhat are….
“Doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do.”
~ Dick Kovacevich
Integrity
Values (beliefs) = Behaviors (actions)
Recovery Values
As peer supporters, we strive to promote recovery values
However, people receiving services may have come to believe that recovery is not
possible.
Most treatment professionals work from a disease framework.
SAMHSA Recovery Principles
SAMHSA 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery (Updated in 2011 )
Evolving Ethics
What is a Boundary?A boundary is a dividing line you create
between you and anyone else to define how others can and cannot treat you.
It can be physical or emotional or both.
Why Are Boundaries Important?
• Boundaries set expectations so people know how to behave around you.
• Boundaries make you feel safe and healthy.
• Boundaries make others feel safe around you.
• Boundaries help build trust.
Different Types of Boundaries
• Role Boundaries
• Personal Boundaries
• Professional Boundaries
EthicsEthics ≠ Boundaries
Ethics Are… Boundaries Are…
Non-negotiable expectations that include…
Formal and informal interactions between…
• Codes of conduct • Staff and recipient
• Rules • Staff and colleagues
• Behaviors • Consumers and peers
• Professional performance • Consumers and their family
Power and control
Professional distance
Self-disclosure
Friendship vs. friendly behavior
(Adapted from Townsend 2008)
Boundary Issues
• Unspoken, unclear, or shifting
• Confidentiality
• Dual relationships
• Inevitable
Are not the same as boundary violations
Examples of Boundary Violations
With people who are being supported:
• Sexual relationship
• Using drugs or alcohol
• Venting personal issues and problems
• Intimidating, threatening, harassing, using undue influence, physical force, verbal abuse, or coercion.
• Sharing confidential information without permission in any instance other than a threat of harm to self (including domestic abuse) or others.
Peer Supporter Roles• Outreach• Engagement• Cheerleader• Problem-solver• Advocate• Role model • Mentor• Educator• Life coach • Consultant / guide
Can you think of other roles?
Intimacy Continuum
McShin Recovery Coach Manual
Ethical Decision-Making
Three Steps to Recovery-Based Ethical Decisions
Step 1: Could this action result in a risk of harm to self or others? (Does it pass the evening news test?)
Step 2: Do the recovery principles offer guidance about this action?
Step 3: Are there any policies, practice standards, or laws that apply to this action? If so, are they consistent with the spirit of human rights and recovery?
McShin Recovery Coach Manual
“Doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do.”
~ Dick Kovacevich
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Summary
Define values, ethics, and integrity? Identify how recovery
values relate to peer supporter practices?
Describe why boundaries may be different for peer supporters than other helping professionals?
