What should RSSs strive to do when documenting their support sessions?

When documenting support sessions, Recovery Support Specialists (RSSs) should strive to use simple and direct words and phrases. This approach ensures that the documentation is clear and accessible, allowing others, including team members and clients, to easily understand the information recorded. Simple language helps in accurately conveying the support provided, the progress made, and any concerns or challenges that might have arisen.

Using complex jargon may alienate clients and other professionals who may not be familiar with specialized language, leading to miscommunication. Focusing only on negative feedback does not provide a balanced view of the session and can diminish the positive aspects of a client's progress. Additionally, concentrating solely on the RSS’s emotional state, while it can be valuable for personal reflection, does not serve the primary purpose of documenting the session effectively for ongoing support and intervention planning. Hence, clear and straightforward documentation contributes to better communication and understanding within the recovery support process.