Person Centered Planning

This training is designed to provide Peer Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches working in behavioral health with a deeper understanding of person-centered planning and the vital role they can play in supporting individuals throughout the process. Grounded in the values of lived experience, empowerment, and advocacy, the training explores how peers can become more actively involved in helping individuals prepare for and participate in their own planning.

A key focus of the training is pre-planning, emphasizing how peers can help individuals identify their goals, preferences, strengths, and support needs prior to formal planning meetings. Participants will learn practical strategies to ensure individuals feel confident, prepared, and in control of their planning experience.

The training also introduces the role of the independent facilitator, including responsibilities, boundaries, and how this role differs from traditional service roles. Participants will gain insight into how peers may expand into independent facilitation and support person-centered processes while maintaining a neutral, supportive approach.

Additionally, the training covers the concept of self-direction, highlighting how individuals can exercise greater choice and control over their services and supports through controlling an individual budget. Peers will learn how to effectively support individuals in understanding and navigating self-directed options.

Overall, this training equips peers with the knowledge and tools to:
• Be more actively involved in person-centered planning.
• Support meaningful pre-planning conversations.
• Promote individual voice, choice, and autonomy.
• Understand opportunities for professional growth as independent facilitators.

This overview provides a foundation for strengthening peer involvement in person-centered practices and enhancing outcomes for the individuals they support.

Trainers:
Shawn Terrell MS, MSW, is a nationally recognized expert with 25+ years of experience shaping and implementing federal and state Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for individuals with disabilities and older adults. Proficient in designing person-centered systems, leveraging Medicaid policy, and developing quality measurement frameworks to drive effective consultation services and improved outcomes in fee-for-service and managed care environments.
Specific expertise in mental health recovery policy, services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for translating national policy into local practice, ensuring scalable, culturally centered, community-informed, and equitable improvement efforts.

Deborah Monroe, CPSS, CPRC, CHW, advanced level Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator, has over 15 years of experience grounded in recovery, connection, and hope. She has provided state certification trainings within the Michigan Department of Corrections, and supported individuals returning from incarceration, she strengthened person-centered planning and is an independent facilitator in Oakland County. Deb is the lead trainer in providing crisis training on behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Services Area. She established Michigan’s first peer-run respite and has supported peers in a variety of crisis settings. Deb was appointed by two governors to three terms on the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission. She is an advanced WRAP facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC).

Eligible for 4 MDHHS Virtual Continuing Education credits.

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

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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.