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SUMMARY:Lansing- BOUNCE: A Mindfulness Based Recovery Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \nTraining Objectives: \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain how mindfulness supports recovery and wellness.\nApply the BOUNCE framework personally and professionally.\nGuide grounding practices like mindful breathing and observation.\nRecognize triggers and use tools like self-reflection for emotional regulation.\nBuild authentic peer connections through compassionate inquiry and curiosity.\nPractice empathy and equanimity in recovery support.\nUse and share concrete mindfulness tools in everyday life.\n\nAbout the Trainer: \nBio: 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. \nA 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. \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nCoffee and lunch will be served at this training. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on November 12\, 2025. \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/lansing-bounce-a-mindfulness-based-recovery-training/
LOCATION:Best Western Okemos\, 2209 University Park. Dr.\, Okemos\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Supporting People through the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:You probably have experienced the emotional roller coaster of the holidays on a personal level. You know what it is like to feel the excitement\, fun\, disappointment\, and loneliness of the holidays as well. For years you have navigated the emotional landmines that come with all the hustle and bustle or lack thereof. How do you support others through these emotional landmines of the holiday season while maintaining your own mental health? \nLearning Objectives: \n• Learn how to navigate 6 emotional landmines.\n• Hear about the 5 ways you can support someone through the holidays.\n• See things from a different perspective.\n• Find ways to work through holiday trauma triggers.\n• Gain tools to have those needed “tough conversations”. \nAbout the Trainer:\nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, and NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. New update: You can now use up to 16 virtual Continuing Education credits toward the 32 credits required for recertification — previously\, only 13 virtual credits were allowed. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 17\, 2025. \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nOnly 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 registration is not assured until we receive the check\, and you receive a confirmation of your registration. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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. Please note there is absolutely NO driving during the training. If you are driving while attending the training\, you will be removed from the training for your own safety. Training guidelines must be read\, signed\, and returned back to the office before a zoom link is sent to the participant. Attendees must follow the training guidelines.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/supporting-people-through-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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