Look for strengths and affirm . The strengths-based approach to recovery planning identifies and affirms inherent strengths of the peer, prior successes with change, positive attributes, and motivations to cultivate and build upon. Affirmation of strengths provides (potentially for the first time in the person’s experience) building blocks for change. Offer frequent reflective listening statements . The key to planning is to understand the peer’s perspectives and this requires careful listening. Avoid listening roadblocks. Summarize the planning process. Once the conversation is coming to a close, briefly summarize the plan. End the summary with an open question that moves the conversation forward.
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