What will a psychosocial recovery coach do?

A psychosocial coach provides professional aid to people living with mental disabilities and is mainly attached to the National Disability Insurance Service (NDIS). Their role is to develop the participants’ skills and mental health situation so that they manage their symptoms and work on their aspirations to recover soon.

A psychosocial recovery coach has various responsibilities that take care of the benefits of the participants:

Improve well-being – They provide emotional and practical support to the clients after understanding the unique goals and requirements of the participants and developing a tailored plan for the recovery process.

Provide individualised support – They provide individualised support that helps the participants achieve their aspirations. They work closely with the client and their family and observe their unique needs to create a tailored plan.

Access to essential resources – They have proper knowledge and training in navigating various resources and support plans available for the participants. Resources like mental health services, employment, and educational support and opportunities can be easily available to the participants for access.

Improved empowerment – If the participants struggle to communicate with health professionals or other service providers due to mental health challenges. A psychosocial recovery coach helps to build self-confidence and skills related to advocacy, which develops the feeling of empowerment.

Creating routine and motivation – They also help the participants to get back on a regular track, leaving the feeling of distress and loneliness by creating a routine that includes setting realistic short-term and long-term goals, regular check-ins and celebrating success along the way. Celebrating success motivates us to complete the complex recovery process.