Psychosocial Recovery Coach Short Course
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-15 | - |
| 2024-05-17 | - |
| 2024-07-19 | - |
| 2024-09-13 | - |
| 2024-11-22 | - |
Program Overview
The Psychosocial Recovery Coach Short Course equips participants with the skills to support individuals with psychosocial disabilities. Delivered online, the course covers topics like recovery-oriented language, trauma-informed coaching, and NDIS support. Participants will develop specialist recovery coaching skills through active participation and collaboration, preparing them for roles in mental health and community organizations.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Psychosocial Recovery Coach Short Course is a live online course that provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively support individuals with psychosocial disabilities. The course covers topics such as:
- What is psychosocial recovery coaching?
- Recovery-oriented language
- Lived and learned experience
- Building, maintaining, and repairing the therapeutic relationship
- Trauma-informed coaching vs trauma-therapy
- GROW framework
- Stages of change - motivational interviewing
- Risk and crisis management
- Working with stakeholders
- Introduction to the NDIS
- NDIS participant journey
- Support coordination vs Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
Teaching:
The course is delivered online in an active and participatory format via Swinburne's CANVAS learner management system. Participants will have access to a webcam and microphone to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities. The instructor will lead online training sessions and provide opportunities for participants to bring their own experience and knowledge to share as they reflect, refine, and practice specialist recovery coaching skills.
Careers:
The Psychosocial Recovery Coach Short Course prepares participants for roles as Psychosocial Recovery Coaches, who work with individuals with psychosocial disabilities to help them navigate daily challenges and achieve their recovery goals. Psychosocial Recovery Coaches may work in a variety of settings, such as mental health clinics, hospitals, schools, and community organizations.
