How do Psychosocial Recovery Coaches overcome difficulties?

No client’s journey is the same, and it isn’t always smooth sailing. At times there are roadblocks with clients when they simply are not engaging upon visits. It is important to be aware that every single client operates at a different pace, and simply may not be ready to take the next step in their recovery plan. This is where communication comes in.

Our HealthIQ Recovery Coach says;

‘If the client is not ready to engage, we cannot force them to. Sometimes it is as simple as asking the questions “Is this still working for you? Would you like me to connect you to another Psychosocial Recovery Coach who may be better suited to you?”. It all comes back to enabling the client to have full autonomy over their decisions – whether that be working with us or not’.

Often Psychosocial Recovery Coaches need to get more creative with their support strategies, whether that be adjusting their communication style, adapting their approach or slowing down their pace. This comes back to how client centered personal care being the key component of Psychosocial Recovery Coaching.

The importance of Psychosocial Recovery Coaching

Psychosocial Recovery Coaching is a hands on, client centered approach to psychosocial support. Not only does a Recovery Coach conduct the face to face model of care, they can also aid in connecting the client with the right services and supports to aid them in their recovery journey. Therefore, a Psychosocial Recovery Coach undertakes an element of Support Coordination as part of their role as well.

Psychosocial Recovery Coaches operate on the basis that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach and aim to work to understand the client on a deeper level, so they can best adapt their support strategies to best fit the client.

Our HealthIQ Recovery Coach sums up why the role is so rewarding by saying;

‘I love seeing clients beginning to find their voice, regain their autonomy and find new purpose in their lives again. I feel privileged to be a part of their journey, and that people allowed me to be in that space alongside them on their journey’.