What is Psychosocial Recovery Coaching?

A good psychosocial recovery coach possesses a range of qualities and skills that enable them to effectively support individuals with psychosocial diagnosis and disabilities.

• A recovery coach is an NDIS funded worker that has mental health knowledge.

• A recovery coach will: spend time with you, and people important to you, to get to know you and understand your needs

• Help you to find out about different services and supports, and how these can help you

• Help you get support from mental health services

• Help you better understand the NDIS and support you with the NDIS

• Goal Setting: Assisting the individual to set and achieve personal goals.

• Establishing Routines: Helping to establish routines in daily living to build structure.

• Building Confidence and Determination: Encouraging the individual to live a meaningful life and develop confidence in themselves.

• Developing Relationships: Aiding in the development of significant relationships that will assist in recovery.

• Growing Motivation and Resilience: Supporting the individual to grow their motivation, strengths, and resilience.

• Decision-Making Skills: Developing or improving the individual’s decision-making skills.

• Facilitating Independence: Collaborating with other mental health providers for a therapeutic regimen and facilitating independence in daily personal tasks.