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Relating to the individual as an advocate; advocacy opportunities within systems; explaining rights and responsibilities; individual choice and self-determination; self-advocacy; person-centered language; effective communication; types and levels of advocacy; links to resources; multiple pathways; and holistic approaches to recovery/wellness.

Recognizing and responding to risk; reporting personal issues affecting job duties; reporting abuse or neglect; discussing satisfaction with progress; documentation and data collection; limits of role; cultural awareness; confidentiality and privacy (HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2); professional boundaries; crisis response techniques; and chain of command.

Self-care; peer-to-peer rather than hierarchical relationships; when to self-disclose; supporting self-directed healthy behavior; self-advocacy skills; healthy relationships; building rapport; communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skill development; principles of empowerment; and resource options.

Goal setting; multiple pathways; strengths and resiliencies; coaching techniques including motivational interviewing; stages of change and stages of recovery/wellness; signs of crisis or distress; outreach and continued-support tools; support systems and basic needs; strength-based practice; peer group facilitation; trauma impact; and co-occurring and mental health linkage.

Principles of harm reduction in SUD and mental wellness; tools and strategies to reduce harm; harm reduction resources; overdose prevention education including naloxone and test strips; ancillary and wraparound services; self-awareness of personal beliefs and biases; and alternative approaches that do not seek to prevent or end substance use.