Peer Recovery Support: Foundations and Best Practices
This comprehensive course provides foundational training for peer recovery support specialists. Participants will learn the principles of peer support, ethical guidelines for the peer role, strategies for supporting recovery capital, and evidence-based approaches for facilitating long-term recovery.
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Angela Johnson
MS, CADC, CPRS
What You'll Learn
- Define the peer recovery support specialist role and its ethical foundations
- Apply strengths-based and recovery-oriented principles in peer practice
- Support recovery capital across multiple life domains
- Navigate boundaries specific to the peer support role
Course Outline
This module covers key concepts related to the role of the peer recovery specialist. Estimated completion time: 25 min. You must spend the minimum required time in this module before proceeding.
Your Instructor
Angela Johnson
MS, CADC, CPRS
Angela Johnson is a certified alcohol and drug counselor and certified peer recovery specialist. With her unique lived experience in recovery and clinical training, she brings an authentic perspective to peer support education. She has trained over 1,000 peer specialists across the Southeast.
This Course Satisfies
- NAADAC General CE Requirement
- Florida Certification Board — Peer Support (CPRS)
- IC&RC — Peer Recovery Domain
Reviews (2)
Marcus H.
CPRS, North Carolina
Angela Johnson is amazing. This course validated my experience while teaching me new skills.
February 2026
Tamara J.
PRSS, Ohio
Best peer support training I've taken. Practical, respectful, and empowering.
January 2026