Recovery Leadership Training with Michael King
2026-07-30 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel, 5700 28th Street, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States
Building practical leadership capacity in recovery communities.
This training is grounded in three core practices that support people in recovery stepping into leadership roles.
Core Leadership Practices:

Leading with Responsibility: Taking ownership over the results you are creating.
Self-Reflection & Feedback: Looking internally to examine our contributions, and externally to examine our impact.
Speaking to the Leader in Everyone: Recognizing and calling forward leadership in others, regardless of role or title.

Participants will:

Strengthen their ability to take ownership in teams, organizations, and communities, and apply responsibility as a daily practice.

Understand the necessity of self-reflective practices and possess a framework for powerful feedback conversations.
Develop a framework for addressing the leadership in everyone and recognize the opportunity this presents to create limitless results.

Eligible for 5.5 continuing education credits.

A limited number of hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel for training participants.
To reserve a room, please use the booking link below and confirm that your arrival and departure dates are correct before completing your reservation. Please note: lodging is self-pay. This training does not cover hotel costs.
Booking Link:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1775575258531&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1570062839465711913&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvO
Coffee and lunch will be served at this training.
Trainer:
Michael King is a leadership development facilitator and coach who works with organizations across the country, primarily in the behavioral health and recovery space. He is the founder of The Communities Project. Through The Communities Project, he designs and leads leadership trainings and cohorts. These trainings and cohorts strengthen individuals and the teams on which they serve, and they provide practical day-to-day leadership practice.
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.

Connections: Getting to Know the People We Serve
2026-08-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Romulus, 31800 Smith Rd, Romulus, MI, 48174, United States
Join Jose Salinas and Rodasi Campbell for a powerful and reflective session focusing on deepening our connection with the people we serve. This workshop blends practical tools with compassionate insight to support peer professionals cultivating flexible, compassionate response in our work with individuals experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, and/or crisis.
Participants will learn about:

Matching interventions to the level of addiction or illness.

Internal barriers and how they impact our connections.

Cultivating response flexibility.

Remembering pathways and harm reduction.

Developing and maintaining empathy through:

Transformative listening.
Mindfulness and self-compassion.
The power of choice.

Who should attend?
Peer support specialists, peer recovery coaches, and anyone who works in a recovery oriented or person-centered space.

Eligible for 6.5 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services continuing education credits.
Coffee and lunch will be served at this training.

About the Trainers:
Jose Salinas, CPRC, CPSS, is dually certified as a Peer Support Specialist and 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, and 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.
Rodasi Campbell, CPRC, RCPF, ERYT, is a woman on the path of discovery in recovery from substances, mental health, relationships, and the mind. She has an extensive background in spirituality and health including yogic science, women’s spirituality and alternative and earth-based spiritualities. Rodasi is a mom, an author, and a CPRC trainer for MDHHS.

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.

Detroit- Crisis Through a Peer Support Lens
2026-08-11 08:30 - 2026-08-13 16:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Romulus, 31800 Smith Rd, Romulus, MI, 48174, United States
Note: This training is for peers who work in formal crisis settings including mobile crisis teams and crisis services units.
As 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.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
• Define crisis through a peer support model.
• Apply core peer support values to crisis situations.
• Practice trauma-informed responses to reduce traumatization of self and others.
• Use cultural knowledge to create connections.
• Develop communication skills to use during crisis situations.
• Support self and others after a crisis has occurred.
Eligible for 19.5 continuing education credits.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at this training.

A limited number of hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate at the Hilton Garden Inn- Romulus for training participants.
To reserve a room, please use the booking link below and confirm that your arrival and departure dates are correct before completing your reservation. Please note: lodging is self-pay. This training does not cover hotel costs.
Booking Link:
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Trainers:
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).
Jose Salinas, CPRC, CPSS, is 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, and 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.
Glynis Morris is a CPSS and MDHHS-CPRC with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. She recently retired after more than 10 years with Lincoln Behavioral Services in Redford, Michigan, where she facilitated groups on trauma and co-occurring disorders and served as a member of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) team.
Glynis brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She has trained CPSS and CPRC professionals across Michigan on human trafficking and trauma-informed healing, offering a compassionate, real-world perspective grounded in recovery and resilience. Her passion lies in giving back to individuals who feel hopeless after experiencing the cruelty of life and in walking alongside others as they rediscover strength, purpose, and healing.

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 registration is not assured until we receive the check, and 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.

Maryville- Two-Day Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Training
2026-08-24 09:00 - 2026-08-25 16:00 | Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Rd, Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Training Overview:
This training is for peers who are interested in wellness, recovery, and creating their own evidence-based Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Participants will learn how to develop personal life and wellness goals as they engage in a mutual learning model with other peers. Note: this workshop will meet the prerequisite to qualify for the Three-Day WRAP Facilitator Training. Each day is from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. You must attend both days.
Objectives:

Recognize the importance of the WRAP concept pertaining to your own wellness and recovery.
List the five key concepts of WRAP.
Learn the six sections of the WRAP plan.
Develop your individual WRAP plan.
Implement WRAP into your daily life.
Apply the WRAP tools in your work as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC).

Trainers:
Deborah Monroe, CPSS, CPRC, CHW, Advanced Level 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 Depart 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 CPSS and CPRC.
Jeanne White CPSS, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator, is a person who has been in recovery since the mid 1980’s. Jeanne brings a wealth of knowledge from lived experiences through her own personal recovery. Jeanne has worked as a CPSS since 2008. Jeanne, her husband Bob, and her loyal golden retriever have supported peers as they attended their initial peer trainings as onsite coordinator/liaison with MDHHS Peer services area. Jeanne was certified as a WRAP facilitator and advanced level WRAP trainer in 2008. Since then, she has facilitated many WRAP groups and trained peers across the state of Michigan through MDHHS and her own business, Recovery INK, LLC. Since 2020, Jeanne has worked as both a Peer Warmline responder and supervisor on the Peer Warmline. Jeanne continues her daily pathway of recovery that is built on a positive attitude and personal responsibility.
Eligible for 11 MDHHS continuing education credits.
This training is part of the Maryville retreat. If you would like to attend Invisible Wounds of Trauma on the 26th and 27th please visit this link to register: Invisible Wounds of Trauma.
Lodging:
Lodging will be provided.
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.

Maryville: Resisting Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with the 'Zone of Fabulousness' with Leah Harris, MA
2026-08-24 10:00 - 2026-08-25 17:00 | Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Rd, Holly, MI, 48442, United States
According to the National Institutes of Health, burnout has been on the rise for years among health care workers and is associated with increased risk of job dissatisfaction, suicide, and negative patient outcomes. Resisting burnout means we need to go beyond the self-care we are normally told to perform, and to shift towards building collective care to nurture our well-being, considering cultural, spiritual, relational and community-based ways to support ourselves and our communities.
Using “The Zone of Balance,” a social-justice oriented framework developed by Canadian social worker Vikki Reynolds and her peer-led team, we will examine an alternative approach to burnout which includes the story of sustainability and the importance of collective care to nourish our hope, honor the strength we witness in the people we work alongside, and to allow us to work in alignment with our ethics. Participants will be invited to begin building a “solidarity team;” examine what ideas and practices sustain them; and plan for how they might access support when burnout arises.
We will also develop a foundation for understanding responses to loss and hardship in our work from a place that holds dignity and respect for workers and the people we serve. We’ll consider what it means to practice “Holding on and Letting Go,” including strategies for honoring the lives of people we serve and our own best work while acknowledging the grief and pain of loss.
Who this workshop is for:
Peer Support specialists and Peer Recovery Coaches who work in high-stress, high-trauma environments.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

Describe the function of self-care in peer work.
Explain why self-care is not sufficient for preventing burnout.
Describe the spectrum of how burnout manifests in the behavioral health workforce.
Name concrete strategies for inviting collective care and collective accountability.
Describe ways of carrying forth the lessons from grief and loss in the work.
Understand how to avoid re-traumatization in the debriefing process.

Trainer:
Leah Harris, MA is a peer with 20 years of experience in training the peer workforce across the U.S. As a result, Leah has a unique view into the common challenges peer workers face on the job. Leah has worked with and consulted numerous organizations including the National Association for State Mental Health Program Directors, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Virgina Organization of Consumers Asserting Leader (VOCAL), and the National Empowerment Center. Leah is a certified ‘Zone of Fabulousness’ trainer and is excited to share this powerful set of approaches to resist burnout and reducing the impact of work-related trauma.
Eligible for 11 MDHHS continuing education credits.
This Training is part of our Maryville Retreat. If you would like to attend The 2 Day WRAP, visit this link to sign up: 2 Day WRAP.
Lodging:
Lodging will be provided.
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.

Maryville- Two Day Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Training
2026-08-26 09:00 - 2026-08-27 16:00 | Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Rd, Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Training Overview:
This training is for peers who are interested in wellness, recovery, and creating their own evidence-based Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Participants will learn how to develop personal life and wellness goals as they engage in a mutual learning model with other peers. Note: this workshop will meet the prerequisite to qualify for the Three-Day WRAP Facilitator Training. Each day is from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. You must attend both days.
Objectives:

Recognize the importance of the WRAP concept pertaining to your own wellness and recovery.
List the five key concepts of WRAP.
Learn the six sections of the WRAP plan.
Develop your individual WRAP plan.
Implement WRAP into your daily life.
Apply the WRAP tools in your work as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC).

Trainers:
Deborah Monroe, CPSS, CPRC, CHW, Advanced Level 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 Depart 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 CPSS and CPRC.
Jeanne White CPSS, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator, is a person who has been in recovery since the mid 1980’s. Jeanne brings a wealth of knowledge from lived experiences through her own personal recovery. Jeanne has worked as a CPSS since 2008. Jeanne, her husband Bob, and her loyal golden retriever have supported peers as they attended their initial peer trainings as onsite coordinator/liaison with MDHHS Peer services area. Jeanne was certified as a WRAP facilitator and advanced level WRAP trainer in 2008. Since then, she has facilitated many WRAP groups and trained peers across the state of Michigan through MDHHS and her own business, Recovery INK, LLC. Since 2020, Jeanne has worked as both a Peer Warmline responder and supervisor on the Peer Warmline. Jeanne continues her daily pathway of recovery that is built on a positive attitude and personal responsibility.
Eligible for 11 MDHHS continuing education credits.

This training is part of our Maryville retreat. If you would like to attend Resisting Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with the ‘Zone of Fabulousness’ on the 24th and 25th please visit this link to register: Resisting Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with the ‘Zone of Fabulousness’.
Lodging:
Lodging will be provided.
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.

Maryville- Invisible Wounds of Trauma
2026-08-26 09:00 - 2026-08-27 16:00 | Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Rd, Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Invisible Wounds: Understanding Trauma Beyond What the Eye Can See is a comprehensive training that explores how trauma often manifests internally through emotional, psychological, and physiological changes rather than visible injury. This workshop equips participants with a deeper understanding of hidden trauma responses across diverse populations and provides practical strategies for supportive, trauma-informed engagement that honor each person’s background, lived experience, and community context.
By the end of this training, you should:

Be able to identify the concept of “invisible wounds” and describe how trauma can manifest emotionally, psychologically, and physically without visible injury.
Understand the hidden impact of trauma, including how chronic stress and traumatic experiences affect the brain, body, and behavior.
Recognize common barriers that prevent individuals, especially men and marginalized populations, from disclosing invisible trauma and seeking support.
Be prepared to apply trauma-informed principles to support individuals with invisible wounds through validation, safety-building, and engagement that respect the person’s background, identity, and community experience.

About the Trainer:
Dr. Kevin Scott is an honorably discharged decorated Marine Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Science, both in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. He earned a doctorate in Community Counseling and Care specializing in Traumatology from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Scott also maintains national memberships and state certifications across several mental health and professional organizations, including Harvard’s T. H. Chan School of Public Health Executive Leadership Development, National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NACDP), Commission on Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP), and Commission on Correctional Healthcare Professional–Mental Health (CCHP-MH).
This training is part of the Maryville retreat, If you would like to attend The 2 Day WRAP, visit this link to sign up: 2 Day WRAP.

Lodging:
Lodging will be provided.
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 registration is not assured until we receive the check, and 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.

Detroit/Novi- Peer Connections in Crisis
2026-09-02 08:30 - 16:30 | Doubletree Detroit Novi, 42100 Crescent Blvd, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Peer Connections in Crisis emphasizes the value of lived experience and mutual support in crisis situations. This training teaches participants how peer support complements clinical services in crisis response. It equips peer supporters with essential tools and techniques that reduce tension or intensity. Emphasis is placed on creating sustainable, healthy crisis support practices.
Participants will learn:

Definitions and types of crises along with common reactions.
Role boundaries for relational crisis response.
Crisis support skills that reduce tension or intensity.
Lived-experience–informed humility and trauma informed support responses.
Self-care and support after a crisis.

Coffee and lunch will be served at this training.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Please note that a minimum of 12 participants is required for this training. If registration does not meet this minimum, the session may be canceled.
Trainers:
Deborah Monroe is a CPSS, CPRC and Community Health Worker. She 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 Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for CPSS and CPRC.
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.

Kalamazoo- Emotional CPR Two Day Training
2026-09-16 08:30 - 2026-09-17 16:30 | Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, 418 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Emotional CPR (eCPR) is a public health education program that teaches people how to support someone experiencing an emotional crisis using three simple steps: Connecting, supporting, and revitalizing.
Emotional CPR (eCPR) draws from principles found in:

Trauma-informed care.

Post disaster counseling.

Peer support.

Emotional intelligence.

Suicide prevention.

Respect for individual backgrounds and lived experiences.

Participants will learn how to:

Support individuals in channeling anger or intense emotions into purpose and strength.
Spark motivation and meaningful change.
Help others recognize their own courage and resilience.
View crisis as a turning point for growth.
Encourage next steps toward personal goals.
Practice self-care to sustainably support others.
Guide others in accessing their own inner wisdom.

Who Can Attend:
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDDHS) Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC).
Eligible for 13 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at this training.
Trainers:
Carolyn Pifer, CPSS, Carolyn is a peer professional and trainer who brings both experience and compassion into her work. She is married and, with her husband, shares six grown children and eight grandchildren.
With a deep understanding of homelessness, poverty, and rebuilding life after a major mental health crisis, Carolyn offers a warm, nonjudgmental approach to peer support. In her trainings, she creates welcoming spaces that honor resilience, shared experience, and the belief that recovery is possible.
Braunwynn Franklin, CPSS, is the founder of 313 Network Solutions. She is a consultant, trainer, and advocate advancing trauma-responsive, peer-led systems across mental health, crisis care, incarceration, and reentry. Grounded in lived experience, her work centers around Black women, formerly incarcerated people, and community-based evidence, translating practice into policy, leadership development, and equitable systems change through education, facilitation, and accountable partnerships nationwide.
Dwayne Kelly CPSS, is a retired Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Development Specialist with decades of experience serving veterans and individuals navigating mental health and life-transition challenges. He is a CPSS, Emotional CPR and Ethics trainer. He is a 100% service-connected United States Marines Corp veteran and is recognized as a subject matter expert on veterans affairs.
Dwayne currently works part-time as a CPSS with Community Mental Health in Calhoun County at Summit Pointe, where he continues his commitment to empowering individuals through advocacy, education, and peer-driven support. He is also the Founder/Executive Director of the Veteran Reinforcement Resource Center (VRRC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans overcome barriers to benefits, stability, and well-being. Beyond his professional work, Dwayne is a husband, father, grandfather, and pastor, roles that deeply inform his compassionate, service-centered approach. His life’s work reflects a passion for strengthening individuals, families, and communities, especially those who have served.
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.
If you need lodging, please use the Google Map link at the bottom of the page to explore hotel options in the area.
