BOUNCE is a mindfulness-based training for Peer Recovery Coaches and Peer Support Specialists. It offers a simple, structured approach to support personal recovery, emotional resilience, and deeper connection with others.
Participants learn small, accessible mindfulness practices to stay grounded, respond with compassion, and find clarity during challenges. Using the BOUNCE acronym, they gain practical tools to use in daily life and peer work. The training also includes trauma-sensitive practices to help peers hold space with care and respect for diverse recovery paths.
Training Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
About the Trainer:
Bio: Jose is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Peer Recovery Coach, and a State of Michigan Peer Trainer. With over a decade of experience in Peer Support, Jose has facilitated trainings in Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Emotional CPR, and mindfulness-based programs for addiction recovery. He is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate recovery from substance use and mental health challenges, offering trauma-sensitive, compassionate support rooted in lived experience.
A person in long-term recovery from addiction, mental health conditions, trauma, and poverty, Jose is passionate about sharing his story to inspire hope and healing in others. He finds strength and connection through nature, community, and his two loyal Australian Shepherds, Chiquis and Peques—his sunrise running partners on hidden trails. Jose believes he didn’t survive addiction for himself alone, but to support others. His life’s work is guided by a drive to help people find their own paths to wellness and recovery.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Coffee and lunch will be served at this training.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on November 12, 2025.
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. Please note that this form takes up to 5 business days for processing, and placement is not assured until you receive a confirmation of your registration.
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.
