Tim Saubers: Rethinking Ethics in Peer Support
Episode Overview
Tim Saubers challenges conventional ethical norms in peer recovery support services, advocating for a more reflective and progressive approach to ethics. The episode explores personal, professional, and systemic ethics, emphasizing the need for a broader national perspective to guide ethical service provision. Saubers advocates for a shift towards a more ethical and honest approach to peer support, urging organizations and peer workers to engage in a radical transformation of policies and practices. The episode serves as a powerful call to action for the peer workforce, empowering them to be advocates for change and revolutionize the landscape of peer support services.
I really wanted to show people that there are plenty of examples of this succeeding of what you're trying to do really well, sometimes even better than existing services and to have people be connected to the folks that could show them that or who are doing it already so that we could stop being in this space of like, well, I don't know if that's going to be possible.
What happens when someone with lived experience takes a hard look at the ethics of peer recovery support? In this episode of 'Recovery Talk', Tim Saubers, a Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist, sits down to share his unique perspective on ethical service provision. With no formal education beyond high school and his certification, Tim's journey is a testament to the power of lived experience and learned skills in the field of behavioral health.
He passionately argues for greater recognition and fair compensation for those without higher education in the sector. Through this engaging conversation, Tim delves into the complexities of personal, professional, and systemic ethics. He challenges traditional norms and advocates for a more reflective and progressive approach to ethics within peer support services. His insights encourage peers to critically assess their roles and push for a radical transformation of policies and practices.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the peer workforce looking to become an advocate for change and help revolutionize the landscape of peer support services.