15. Boundaries, cont.
• Know and share limits
• Stay tuned into feelings
• Be direct
• Be permeable
• Allow for change
16. Transference :
Student to Peer
Mentor
(Projection of past feelings of
a significant other onto peer)
Countertransference
:Peer Mentor to
student
(Projection of feelings due to
personal experiences)
19. We cannot ignore the use of technology and it's relationship with
recovery.
Social Media: Sober Spot, Sober Grid
Applications: 12 Step Companion, ACHESS
Blogs: It's a Lush Life, She Recovers
Podcasts : Bubble Hour,That Sober Guy, Recovery Roundtable
Calls/Texting
Web-based
20. Realities of Utilizing Technology
Advantages
24/7 Support Privacy
Access to
positive
support
Cost effective
No
geographical
barriers
Anonymity
Diversity
Disadvantages
Trolls
Loss of
human
contact
Inaccurate
information
21. Does not force or coerce
Respects the rights to choose
May also choose to NOT work
with someone
Tells stories strategically
Models recovery behaviors
Helps others attain personal
growth
Strength based perspective
Connects with others where
and as they are
Does not evaluate or assess
others
Recognizes injustices and
encourages to overcome
Supports exploration of change
and advocate for it
Respects privacy and
confidentiality
22. If you want to
go fast,
go alone.
If you want to
go far,
go together.
– African
proverb