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Introduction to Mutual Support Groups (12 step)
A practical, evidence-informed introduction to 12-step mutual support groups (e.g., AA, NA) and their role in a Canadian continuum of care. Covers history and principles, meeting formats and etiquette, sponsorship and peer support, clinical integration and ethical considerations, and hands-on skills for locating, observing, and referring to meetings.
Lifetime accessCertificate of completion17 lessonsMobile & desktop
Documentation & EthicsGroup FacilitationAlcoholPolysubstance Use
$40CAD
4 CEU hrs
What you'll learn
Describe the structure, core principles, and evidence base for 12-step fellowships and their role in recovery
Identify meeting types, roles, etiquette and sponsorship/peer-support models and coach clients on meeting selection and participation
Conduct and debrief meeting observations, evaluate local meetings, make ethical referrals, and integrate 12-step supports into individualized care plans
Requirements
- No formal prerequisites (suitable for beginners)
- Recommended: basic familiarity with substance use and recovery concepts
Who this course is for
- Counsellors, addiction counsellors, and social workers
- Nurses, peer specialists, case managers, probation/parole officers, volunteers, family members, and students in behavioural health
Course Content
5 sections • 17 lessons • 4 hours total length
