The impact of collaborative peer

recovery coaching (CPRC) on subjects

with co-morbid, poly-drug use issues.

By: Maria Pau

University of QLD & University of Southern QLD

Motivation and attainment of goals are the key

Contributes to much needed lessening of

disability-adjusted life years (DALY), years of

lives lost (YLL) and years lived with disease

(YLD)

A remotely delivered intervention which is

useful for rural worker shortage

Accredited with International Coaching

Federation (1995) and Recovery Coaching

International (2002)

CPRC coined by researcher Maria Pau (in 2010)

PhD Candidate at University of Southern QLD

Master of Public Health, UQ

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Stream

Qld Alcohol & Drug Research Education Centre

Accredited with the following relevant bodies:

www.CoachFederation.org

www.RecoveryCoaching.org

www.Givenow.Com.Au/CoachingWithSubstance

Raised over $50,000 AUD on this portal

<< Published 4 Books about life as a peer in recovery

Community Services Industry Expert at:

www.clet.edu.au/about-clet/coaching-with-substance

www.Twitter.com/OzRecoveryCoach

Over 6,300 followers

www.YouTube.com/AddictionHelpQLD

Over 225,000 views

www.Facebook.com/CoachMariaPau

Almost 4000 friends

www.Facebook.com/AddictionHelpQLD

Almost 3000 fans

Maria Pau has expert knowledge and understanding of:

domestic violence

foster care abuse

perpetrator behaviour

criminality

substance use disorders (SUD)

suicide

self-harm

addictive behaviours such as

gambling, overeating, co-dependence

and sex/porn addiction

(delivered numerous workshops, recognised in community)

Gain a clearer understanding of specific

coaching practices that can increase clients’

recovery capital, emotional stability, mental

clarity, heart-brain coherence and overall

mental wellbeing

Enable clients to learn to identify and achieve

desired personal outcomes (goal attainment)

through participation in collaborative peer

recovery coaching (CPRC)

To Increase Recovery capital resources:

1. Sobriety

2. Psychological Health

3. Physical Health

4. Community Involvement

5. Social Support

6. Meaningful Activities

7. Housing & Safety

8. Risk Taking

9. Coping & Life Functioning

10. Recovery Experience

Decreased or eliminated alcohol & drug use

Increased recovery capital resources

Increased emotional stability

Increased mental clarity

Increased heart-brain coherence

Increased overall mental well-being

Prevention for the 8.6 million MH/AOD lives lost p.a. (2013)

Addresses the shortage of workers in rural & remote areas where 1/3 are victims of alcohol-related abuse and there are higher rates of drug & alcohol use

Increase engagement & participation rates (in rehab)

In the long-term, reduces $56 billion a year costs (Australia in 2008)

First study of video-taped recovery coaching sessions for (tangible) review, evaluation, training and client’s personal development

Findings will broaden insight into purposeful and meaningful recovery

Can be duplicated in wide range of context