Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
What is Recovery in Mental Health?
Recovery from mental illness does not necessarily mean that you are free of symptoms or cured.
Recovery means that you develop the ability to build on your strengths and resilience to create a meaningful
and purposeful life with a positive sense of self.
Recovery is overcoming stigma, finding hope, taking responsibility and empowering yourself to achieve your goals.
Recovery is a personal journey and will look different for each individual.
What is a Psychosocial Recovery Coach?
A psychosocial recovery coach is an NDIS Capacity Building support item that provides support to people with psychosocial disabilities to increase their independence, social, economic and community participation.
Recovery coaches provide assistance with building capacity and resilience to live a fulfilling life and manage stressors.
A recovery coach will:
- Support and assist you with recovery planning and crisis management.
- Assist you to increase recovery skills and personal coping capacity.
- Help you understand and implement your NDIS plan.
- Connect you with other services and supports
- Assist you reach your recovery goals
The Recovery Coaching Process
I will collaborate with you to define what recovery means for you and together we will develop your personal recovery plan, tailored to your specific needs.
We will take a holistic approach and evaluate your life situation, strengths and interests in order to create strategies to help you achieve your goals, aspirations and build your independence.
We will develop healthy coping strategies, problem solving and decision making skills.
I will assist you to understand your rights and responsibilities.
I provide peer support and mentoring. I provide recovery strategies based on the Pulsar Manual, the WHO's Person Centred Recovery and Motivational Interviewing.
Recovery is not a linear process. It can be a bumpy ride with blind corners and set back. I am here to assist you through your recovery journey and draw on your strengths and resilience.
Assistance to Access Community, Social and Recreational Activities
Wheelchair Access to Community
I have wheelchair accessible vehicle available to take you to your work, school, appointments, outings, shopping, you name it.
You are welcome to take your dog or cat along on our adventures.
Hi, my name is Linda Amer
I have been providing NDIS services since 2020. I started out with handy work, decluttering and organising, then evolved into providing access to the community.
I finally found my niche in mental health.
I have been struggling with mental illness since the early 1990ties and after many failed jobs and businesses I found my calling in providing disability support services. I find it very rewarding to assist people who are living with disabilities and this work helped me a long way on my own recovery journey.
Qualifications and Checks:
- Certificate IV in Mental Health
- Certificate III in Community Services
- First Aid, CPR and Mental Health First Aid
- Police Check and Working With Children Check
- NDIS Workers Screening and Workers Orientation
- Public Liability Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Comprehensive Motor Insurance
- Valid driving License
My values: honesty, transparency, integrity
Contact Information
Please contact me to book a free meet and greet
Call or text: 0414090902
Email: lindaamer@hotmail.com
Based in Medina (Kwinana), servicing South Of River and Eastern Suburbs.
For plan managed and self managed NDIS participants.
Frameworks: NDIS Code of Conduct and NDIS Practice Standards, National Standards for Mental Health Services, National Framework of Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services, WA Mental Health Act
TESTIMONIALS
“Linda, I want to thank you for the incredible support you’ve given me since September 2022. I always look forward to our time together. Your reliable and flexible service has allowed me to engage in the community on my own terms. You've been so supportive, helping me overcome accessibility challenges and ensuring I meet my social and community goals. Whether we're enjoying the beach in warmer weather or hitting the trails with my three dogs when it's cooler, the time spent in nature has been so important for my mental health, and you've made that possible. I’m truly grateful for everything you do’
Joanne, NDIS Participant
I have known Linda since 2021 as my support worker. Since the beginning she has supported me with my many challenges in mental health, physical issues and emotionally. All the while, she has kept her and my boundaries in place.
Linda has never told me what to do in situations, but has listened, provided resources and information to help me make my own informed decisions.
Linda understands my many trauma triggers and when they affect me, often even before I am aware myself. She guides me away from the situation and grounds me.
Without Linda, I would not be where I am today mentally.
I am grateful to have a support worker like Linda, who supports, does not judge and always goes the extra mile in all situations. This includes encouraging me to leave the house, getting me out and about and increasing my social involvement without being negative, demanding, judging or crossing boundaries.
Linda helps me to meet the challenges in my life and is eager to recognise and celebrate the small victories.
All in my care team are aware of Linda and what she does, I would recommend Linda to anyone.
She will help, support and walk by your side through life’s challenges.
Lynne, NDIS Participant
