This course is an introduction to the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) program as an evidence-based practice which helps individuals develop tools to manage their mental health conditions, set meaningful goals and make progress towards their personal recovery.
In this course, students will explore the relationship between illness management and recovery, and identify the core values and components of IMR that make this program unique. Students will become familiar with the educational content of IMR and examine goal setting strategies that are useful in helping participants set and achieve individualized recovery goals. Motivational, educational and cognitive behavioral strategies that IMR facilitators use to run an effective group are discussed.
This course was developed by the Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center.
3.0 Hour Certificate of Completion Available.
