RAM Center (Higgins Lake)- Not Every Storm Is a Crisis: Exploring the Difference

This practical, skills-focused session explores the difference between distress and crisis and why recognizing that difference matters. Participants will use the Ethics and Boundaries framework to practice responding to real-world situations with confidence and clarity. Through discussion and hands-on activities, they’ll learn how to stay grounded, respond within their role, and know when additional support is needed.

Objectives

1. Participants will practice recognizing the difference between distress and imminent risk using real-world language and examples from the Ethics and Boundaries framework (focus on understanding meaning, timing, and urgency, not assessment).
2. Participants will practice Ethics and Boundaries response skills, including grounding, curiosity, and containment, to stay calm, focused, and within their role during challenging situations (concrete practice: slowing down, exploring meaning, responding without panic).
3. Participants will practice choosing appropriate next steps for both distress and crisis situations, including when to pause, when to seek additional support, and how to maintain a supportive relationship (practical skills that reflect what peers do in real-world situations).

Trainers:

Tamra Oman is a national speaker, consultant, and group facilitator. She believes deeply in cultivating a culture of hope, healing, and compassion for all. She was the first “peer/consumer” to be hired in the state of Wisconsin to work in a correctional facility. Ms. Oman uses humor and compassion to connect with her audience. She brings a unique perspective based on her own personal and professional experiences.

Paula Buege is a fierce advocate for rights and dignity for people to make their own decisions. Currently she works directly with individuals and families who have children experiencing social/emotional/mental health and substance use challenges. She infuses her lived experience into her trainings and daily work.

Eligible for 6.5 Continuing Education credits.

• Interested in attending additional trainings at the RAM Retreat Center this week?

  Please select any additional training sessions you would like to attend, below are links for all available trainings at Higgins, you must sign up for each separately:

  • Monday, October 26: Ethics and Boundaries or 8 Dimensions of Wellness
  • Tuesday, October 27: Building Financial Wellness or Supporting Yourself while Supporting Others
  • Wednesday, October 28: Moral Injury or Advanced Ethics and Boundaries
  • Thursday October 29: Seeing through the Lens of Trauma, or Not Every Storm is a Crisis: Exploring the Difference
  • Friday, October 30: Leading with Conviction or Holistic Recovery Explorations

Registration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance.

ONLY if you need to pay by check, please complete this form (click here) and email it to: registration@mipeers.org. Do not use this form if you are paying by credit/debit card.

Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another employee of the same agency upon written request to registration@mipeers.org. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 12 days prior to the date of the training. Failure to cancel registration within the allotted time will result in registration fees being forfeited. For questions, e-mail registration@mipeers.org.

Attendance Policy: You must attend the entire training. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be allowed to attend as part of the CE requirements. Breaks are built into the training schedule. Participants who miss more than 10 minutes of the training outside of scheduled breaks will not receive CE credit. Attendees must follow the training guidelines.