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Skill Development Series for Peers, Vol. 2: Supporting People Navigating Crisis
Skill Development Series for Peers, Vol. 2: Supporting People Navigating Crisis
Skill Development Series for Peers, Vol. 2: Supporting People Navigating Crisis
Monday 10th July 2023
Join Zae Okoronta as she reimagines crisis support with compassion and empathy in this episode of Recovery Talk.
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Get the buttons here!Crisis Support Reimagined: Insights from Zae Okoronta
Episode Overview
- Zae challenges traditional definitions of crisis, emphasizing its subjectivity and the need for individual understanding
- The episode explores the state of the peer workforce, urging for self-reflection and a renewed understanding of crisis from those impacted by systemic harm
- Zae advocates for a compassionate and non-carceral response to crisis, highlighting the importance of truly understanding the individual experiencing crisis
Crisis is a really subjective word. Crisis doesn't look that way for me and doesn't look that way for a lot of people that I support. Crisis is a really subjective word.
What if we could transform the way we think about crisis support? In this episode of Recovery Talk's Skill Development Series for Peers, Tim Saubers sits down with Zae Okoronta, Peer Services Manager at Solstice House, to do just that. Zae brings a fresh perspective on what it means to support individuals in crisis, moving beyond traditional definitions and clinical approaches.
Her work at Solstice House, a peer-run respite and warmline in Madison, WI, is all about fostering a compassionate and non-carceral response to those in need. She believes that peer support can be a restorative practice, reducing systemic harm and better serving marginalized communities. This conversation isn't just about strategies; it's about reshaping the entire approach to crisis intervention. Zae urges us to truly understand the person behind the crisis, advocating for radical acceptance and empathy.
The episode also touches on the current state of the peer workforce, encouraging self-reflection and a deeper understanding of how systemic issues impact those we aim to help. If you're interested in innovative ways to support people through their toughest times, this episode is a must-listen.