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SUMMARY:Flint - Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview: \nCertified peers across the state of Michigan are required to adhere to the Peer Code of Ethics to help protect both clients and peers. While many ethical issues seem obvious\, others can be more nuanced or unexpected. In this training\, we will explore the Peer Code of Ethics in more detail while outlining effective strategies to set professional boundaries that can help avoid or respond to ethical concerns you may face. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the core components of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) code of ethics.\nExplore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.\nIdentify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.\nExplore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.\nPractice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.\n\nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 1\, 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. \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/flint-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers-2/
LOCATION:Genesee Health Systems (Baker College)\, 1040 W. Bristol Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000
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SUMMARY:Flint- Eight Dimensions of Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Balanced Life:\nWellness Within the Eight Dimensions\nThis training will bring awareness to and expand on\nthe importance of wellness in our lives and our recovery. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Define wellness and balance.\n Define and explain the Eight Dimensions of Wellness\nPromote wellness in all aspects of life.\nBe able to facilitate an Eight Dimensions of Wellness group.\n\nPresented by:\nJulie Smythe MA CPSS\nMichigan Department of Health and Human Services\nPeer Services Area \nAttendance is strictly monitored. \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \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. \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/flint-eight-dimensions-of-wellness/
LOCATION:Genesee Health Systems (Baker College)\, 1040 W. Bristol Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor- The Language of Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed to provide the foundation for individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders to act in the national movement to elevate voices of lived experience. We will explore the history of stereotypes and stigma and how that has changed us in our experiences. We will also explore elements of hope and resiliency and how they function as a counterbalance to stigma. You will leave the training with a new set of languages\, educational talking points\, and a message of hope to deliver to your community. \nTrainers: Sara Szczotka & Sarah Derigo \n Objectives \n\nExplore: Explore several types of stigmas.\nLearn: Identify the benefits of adopting a message of recovery\, hope\, and change.\nMake Change: Review methods of engaging community members about recovery.\n\nThe cost of this training is $50. \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nPlease note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 31\, 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. \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/ann-arbor-the-language-of-empowerment/
LOCATION:Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center\, 4135 Washtenaw Ave.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Flint- Crisis Through a Peer Support Lens
DESCRIPTION:Crisis Through a Peer Support Lens:\nConnection\, Compassion\, and Care \nAs more peer workers serve in crisis settings roles\, it is vital to understand crisis through a peer lens\, stay rooted in core peer support values and remain anchored in peer support competencies. This training provides information\, skills\, and practical applications that peer workers can use in various crisis settings. \nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to:\n• Define crisis through a peer support model.\n• Apply core peer support values to crisis situations.\n• Practice trauma-informed responses to reduce traumatization of self and others.\n• Use cultural knowledge to create connections.\n• Develop communication skills to use during crisis situations.\n• Support self and others after a crisis has occurred. \nTRAINER\nTrenda Hedges\, CRSS\, CPRS\nTrenda Hedges believes in the power of lived experience. As the CEO of Peer Power\, she envisions individual lives\, communities\, and entire systems positively impacted because of the power of lived experience through peer support. Trenda shares both her lived and professional expertise to positively impact the systems in which peer supporters live\, work\, and learn. In addition to her lived experience\, Trenda is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)\, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)\, and Advance Level WRAP® Facilitator. \nApproved for 19.5 Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. April 6\, 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. \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/flint-crisis-through-a-peer-support-lens/
LOCATION:Genesee Health Systems (Baker College)\, 1040 W. Bristol Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T174345
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T163150Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Education Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about the continuing education requirements for your CPSS or CPRC certification? Join representatives from MDHHS to get all of your questions answered. Registration is not necessary. \nThis session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here. \nMeeting ID: 890 0907 1667 \nPasscode: EZHz14
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/continuing-education-qa-session-24/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T163000
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SUMMARY:Dearborn/Detroit- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview: \nCertified peers across the state of Michigan are required to adhere to the Peer Code of Ethics to help protect both clients and peers. While many ethical issues seem obvious\, others can be more nuanced or unexpected. In this training\, we will explore the Peer Code of Ethics in more detail while outlining effective strategies to set professional boundaries that can help avoid or respond to ethical concerns you may face. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the core components of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) code of ethics.\nExplore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.\nIdentify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.\nExplore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.\nPractice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.\n\nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 4:30 p.m. on April 8\, 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/dearborn-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn\, 5801 Southfield Fwy\, Detroit\, 48228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250422T163000
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SUMMARY:Jackson - Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview: \nCertified peers across the state of Michigan are required to adhere to the Peer Code of Ethics to help protect both clients and peers. While many ethical issues seem obvious\, others can be more nuanced or unexpected. In this training\, we will explore the Peer Code of Ethics in more detail while outlining effective strategies to set professional boundaries that can help avoid or respond to ethical concerns you may face. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the core components of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) code of ethics.\nExplore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.\nIdentify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.\nExplore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.\nPractice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.\n\nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \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. \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/jackson-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers/
LOCATION:Lifeways (Pine Room)\, 1200 N. West Ave\, Jackson\, 49202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T174345
CREATED:20250318T163620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T171938Z
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SUMMARY:Roseville- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview: \nCertified peers across the state of Michigan are required to adhere to the Peer Code of Ethics to help protect both clients and peers. While many ethical issues seem obvious\, others can be more nuanced or unexpected. In this training\, we will explore the Peer Code of Ethics in more detail while outlining effective strategies to set professional boundaries that can help avoid or respond to ethical concerns you may face. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the core components of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) code of ethics.\nExplore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.\nIdentify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.\nExplore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.\nPractice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.\n\nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 14\, 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/fraser-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers-2/
LOCATION:CARE of Southeastern Michigan\, 18441 Utica Road\, Roseville\, MI\, 48066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T174345
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SUMMARY:The Art of Facilitation
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: This training will run April 24th 1-5p.m. EST\, and April 25th 9a.m. -5p.m EST.* \nPeer providers are frequently asked to lead support groups\, team meetings\, committees\, and various spaces. Refresh and enhance your skills in this two-day workshop. We will share and learn effective tools and strategies for facilitating from each other. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nEnhanced confidence with facilitating.\nBoost your skills with tips and strategies to add to your facilitation repertoire.\nShowcase learned skills through live facilitation demonstration.\n\nPresented by: \nTamra 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.\nPaula 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\nher trainings and daily work. \nEligible for 10.25 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on April 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 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/the-art-of-facilitation-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T174345
CREATED:20250317T142757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T164101Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Difficult Emotions: Mindfulness for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:We all experience painful emotional states. Anger\, anxiety\, and fear arrive without warning. These are adaptive reactions to life circumstances that help us recognize and confront challenges. \nWith mindfulness we learn to calm our nervous system and meet these inevitable difficulties with curiosity instead of resistance. By paying attention in this way\, we begin to diffuse the negative effects of complex emotions so we can focus on what is most important and respond with wisdom. \nMindfulness training has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce distress\, improve the quality of our emotional fitness\, and even alter the structure and function of our brains. \nAccording to Peer Reviewed Research\, Regular Mindfulness Practice:  \n\nReduce stress\, anxiety\, and depression.\nImproves sleep\, focus\, and attention.\nEnhances ability to experience joy and contentment.\nIncreases confidence and self-acceptance.\n\nLearn Mindfulness Skills to: \n\nIdentify emotional triggers.\nReduce emotional reactivity.\nRecover from intense emotions more quickly.\nExamine the validity of our thoughts.\n\nLearn Practices That Increase Resilience Such as: \n\nYoga\, meditation\, and the body scan.\nRegular routines to release stress throughout the day.\n\nWhat’s Included:  \n\nMindfulness for Difficult Emotions Handbook PDF.\nLinks to audio and video practices.\n\nCarol Hendershot\, RYT 500\nCertified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor\nCo-Founder\, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness  \nCarol has been teaching the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and has led hundreds of students through the program. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness skills. \nGrandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864 \nEligible for 6 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 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/managing-difficult-emotions-mindfulness-for-peers-in-crisis-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250428T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T174345
CREATED:20250320T123254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T164132Z
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SUMMARY:Dearborn/Detroit- Harm Reduction Approach
DESCRIPTION:The Harm Reduction Approach to Self-Injury challenges common misconceptions and offers practical tools for supporting people who self-injure. Rather than focusing on judgment or forced change\, this training centers on compassion\, choice\, and realistic strategies to reduce harm and build trust. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify at least three common myths and misunderstandings about self-injury.\nDescribe at least three supportive strategies for someone who wants to reduce or stop self-injury.\nExplain how harm reduction principles apply to self-injury.\nRecognize at least two potential risks of forcing someone to stop self-injuring.\n\nTraining provided by: The Wildflower Alliance. \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 21\, 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/dearborn-harm-reduction-approach/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn\, 5801 Southfield Fwy\, Detroit\, 48228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T174345
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T163349Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Education Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about the continuing education requirements for your CPSS or CPRC certification? Join representatives from MDHHS to get all of your questions answered. Registration is not necessary. \nThis session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here. \nMeeting ID: 872 9716 5783 \nPasscode: eF2nqe
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/continuing-education-qa-session-25/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250429T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T174345
CREATED:20250320T123411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T164206Z
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SUMMARY:Dearborn/Detroit- When Conversation Turns to Suicide
DESCRIPTION:When Conversation Turns to Suicide is a training for providers\, peer supporters\, family\, friends\, and others in the community who want to build understanding and develop skills to aid them in more effectively supporting others who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts. This training is rooted in the ‘Alternatives to Suicide’ approach and offers an alternative to more medicalized suicide prevention and related programs such as QPR\, ASIST\, and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) that tend to emphasize largely ineffective and potentially harmful assessment and referral strategies. \n Participants in this training will explore:\n• Myths and misunderstandings related to suicide and how to help\n• The relationship of trauma\, and losses of power and control to suicide\n• A framework for support\n• Ways to share power in your supporter role\n• Ways to take care of yourself both before and after offering support\n• How to influence change in suicide prevention policies and beyond \nTraining provided by: The Wildflower Alliance. \nEligible for 13 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 21\, 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/dearborn-when-conversation-turns-to-suicide/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn\, 5801 Southfield Fwy\, Detroit\, 48228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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