MiPeers

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
2025-03-14 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom
So often when we hear the word “belief” we think about religion. The truth is you have beliefs about everything… And most of them are limiting beliefs that hold you back from reaching your full potential. This training will help you turn your limiting beliefs upside down so you can be in the driver’s seat of your life. How much more could you do if you weren’t being held back by the past programming of your limiting beliefs? Supercharge your future by Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs now!
Participants will learn:
● How limiting your beliefs really are, and how to change them.
● Hear where your limiting beliefs are coming from.
● Understand your own beliefs deeper than you ever thought possible.
● Look at beliefs all together differently.
● Listen to how you can interrogate your limiting beliefs in a powerful way.
● Imagine using a tool that shifts your limiting beliefs at the unconscious level.
● Discover the “magic question” that shifts limiting beliefs, every time.
● Feel like you are truly ready to reach your full potential.
Trainer:
Chuck 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.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2025.
Eligible for 4.5 MDHHS 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.
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.

SMART Recovery
2025-03-18 08:30 - 2025-03-20 16:30 | Zoom
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) teaches self-empowerment based on scientific principles and evidence. The recovery program helps people overcome all forms of addictive behaviors. This includes those involving, alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, sex, and pornography.
Upon completion of this three-day virtual program, you will be able to:

Express confidence to start and facilitate a SMART Recovery meeting.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the SMART Recovery program and related tools.
Demonstrate knowledge of how the concepts, strategies, and tools support addiction recovery in a support group setting.
Demonstrate basic facilitation skills as used in a SMART Recovery support group.
Express confidence about starting and facilitating a Family & Friends meeting.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of SMART Recovery Family & Friends program and related tools.
Demonstrate knowledge of how concepts, strategies and tools support recovery for Family & Friends.

Training Benefits:

Highly interactive training, including multiple role-plays of practical meeting scenarios.
Live demonstrations of the tools used in SMART meetings.
Helpful discussions involving the content of our SMART Recovery handbooks and manuals.
Discussions of CBT, REBT, Motivational Interviewing and other SMART Recovery concepts
Question & Answer sessions to ensure understanding.
Training is completed in three days, providing the ability to facilitate a SMART meeting and/or use the SMART tools and techniques with clients immediately following the training.
Breakout groups provide the opportunity for your team to brainstorm ways to incorporate SMART Recovery into your organization.

Eligible for 19.5 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.
Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 11, 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 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. 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.

Continuing Education Q&A Session
2025-03-21 12:00 - 13:00
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.
This session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here.
Meeting ID: 894 6518 6937
Passcode: yg3LBk

How to Process Your Own Grief and Loss
2025-03-24 09:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
Have you ever been stuck in grief? Have you had trouble “getting over” a loss? Everyone has experienced loss of one kind or another. Some experience the loss of a job, a relationship, or even the loss of expectations. This list of losses could go on. If you have experienced any loss, especially if you are stuck in your grief, this training will help you learn how to process your own grief. This will help you in your own recovery and help you be able to help those you work with at an even higher level. And that would be helpful to you, wouldn’t it?
In This Training You Will:

Learn how to recognize and express your losses.
See your way through your grief. (It’s probably different than you expect.)
Hear three goals of processing your grief.
Find hope in your ability to grieve more effectively.
Think about your grief differently.
Experience ways to truly process your own grief.

About the Trainer:
Chuck 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.
Eligible for 4.5 MDHHS 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.
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.

So Many Roads: A Multiple Pathways Training
2025-03-28 08:30 - 12:45 | Zoom
Explore new pathways in your recovery journey with our interactive online training. Learn how different recovery routes can support your personal growth and those you serve. Through collaboration and self-reflection, you’ll uncover and share pathways you may not have realized were part of your recovery. Join us for a session of discovery and connection.
Training Objectives:

Better understand many different groups that support multiple pathways.
Learn about the history of mutual aid groups.
Self-discover all the pathways you have used to support your recovery.
Be able to help the people you serve build a roadmap of their own unique recovery pathway.

Trainers:
Andrew Brown (BA, CPRC, CPRM) is a person in long-term recovery. He is also a trainer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum. He is very passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and dedicated to the concept of harm reduction for persons struggling with substance use disorders.
Priscilla Shafor (BS, CADC, CPRM, CPRC) is a person in long-term recovery. She is a trainer for the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum, a Core Recovery Coach Academy and Ethics Trainer for Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Priscilla has over 20 years’ experience advocating for persons with substance use disorders and legal histories.
Eligible for 4 MDHHS 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.
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. 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.

Flint - Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-04-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Genesee Health Systems (Baker College), 1040 W. Bristol Rd, Flint, MI, 48507, United States
Training Overview:
Certified 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.
Training Objectives:

Understand 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.
Explore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.
Identify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.
Explore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.
Practice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.

Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 1, 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.
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.

Flint- Eight Dimensions of Wellness
2025-04-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Genesee Health Systems (Baker College), 1040 W. Bristol Rd, Flint, MI, 48507, United States
Creating a Balanced Life:
Wellness Within the Eight Dimensions
This training will bring awareness to and expand on
the importance of wellness in our lives and our recovery.
Learning Objectives:

Define wellness and balance.
Define and explain the Eight Dimensions of Wellness
Promote wellness in all aspects of life.
Be able to facilitate an Eight Dimensions of Wellness group.

Presented by:
Julie Smythe MA CPSS
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Peer Services Area
Attendance is strictly monitored.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS 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.
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.

Ann Arbor- The Language of Empowerment
2025-04-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
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.
Trainers: Sara Szczotka & Sarah Derigo
Objectives

Explore: Explore several types of stigmas.
Learn: Identify the benefits of adopting a message of recovery, hope, and change.
Make Change: Review methods of engaging community members about recovery.

The cost of this training is $50.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Please note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 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.
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.

Flint- Crisis Through a Peer Support Lens
2025-04-14 08:30 - 2025-04-16 16:30 | Genesee Health Systems (Baker College), 1040 W. Bristol Rd, Flint, MI, 48507, United States
Crisis Through a Peer Support Lens:
Connection, Compassion, and Care
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.
TRAINER
Trenda Hedges, CRSS, CPRS
Trenda 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.
Approved for 19.5 Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. April 6, 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.
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.

Continuing Education Q&A Session
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
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.
This session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here.
Meeting ID: 890 0907 1667
Passcode: EZHz14

Dearborn/Detroit- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-04-16 08:30 - 16:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, 48228, United States
Training Overview:
Certified 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.
Training Objectives:

Understand 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.
Explore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.
Identify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.
Explore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.
Practice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.

Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 4:30 p.m. on April 8, 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.

Jackson - Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-04-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Lifeways (Pine Room), 1200 N. West Ave, Jackson, 49202, United States
Training Overview:
Certified 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.
Training Objectives:

Understand 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.
Explore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.
Identify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.
Explore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.
Practice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.

Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS 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.
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.

Roseville- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-04-22 08:30 - 16:30 | CARE of Southeastern Michigan, 18441 Utica Road, Roseville, MI, 48066, United States
Training Overview:
Certified 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.
Training Objectives:

Understand 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.
Explore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.
Identify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.
Explore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.
Practice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.

Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 14, 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.

The Art of Facilitation
2025-04-24 13:00 - 2025-04-25 17:00 | Zoom
*Please note: This training will run April 24th 1-5p.m. EST, and April 25th 9a.m. -5p.m EST.*
Peer 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.
Learning Objectives:

Enhanced confidence with facilitating.
Boost your skills with tips and strategies to add to your facilitation repertoire.
Showcase learned skills through live facilitation demonstration.

Presented by:
Tamra 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.
Paula 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
her trainings and daily work.
Eligible 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.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 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.

Managing Difficult Emotions: Mindfulness for Peers in Crisis Settings
2025-04-25 09:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
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.
With 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.
Mindfulness 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.
According to Peer Reviewed Research, Regular Mindfulness Practice:

Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Improves sleep, focus, and attention.
Enhances ability to experience joy and contentment.
Increases confidence and self-acceptance.

Learn Mindfulness Skills to:

Identify emotional triggers.
Reduce emotional reactivity.
Recover from intense emotions more quickly.
Examine the validity of our thoughts.

Learn Practices That Increase Resilience Such as:

Yoga, meditation, and the body scan.
Regular routines to release stress throughout the day.

What’s Included:

Mindfulness for Difficult Emotions Handbook PDF.
Links to audio and video practices.

Carol Hendershot, RYT 500
Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor
Co-Founder, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness
Carol 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.
Grandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864
Eligible 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.
Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 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 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. 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.

Dearborn/Detroit- Harm Reduction Approach
2025-04-28 08:30 - 16:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, 48228, United States
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.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify at least three common myths and misunderstandings about self-injury.
Describe at least three supportive strategies for someone who wants to reduce or stop self-injury.
Explain how harm reduction principles apply to self-injury.
Recognize at least two potential risks of forcing someone to stop self-injuring.

Training provided by: The Wildflower Alliance.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 21, 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.

Continuing Education Q&A Session
2025-04-28 12:00 - 13:00
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.
This session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here.
Meeting ID: 872 9716 5783
Passcode: eF2nqe

Dearborn/Detroit- When Conversation Turns to Suicide
2025-04-29 08:30 - 2025-04-30 16:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, 48228, United States
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.
Participants in this training will explore:
• Myths and misunderstandings related to suicide and how to help
• The relationship of trauma, and losses of power and control to suicide
• A framework for support
• Ways to share power in your supporter role
• Ways to take care of yourself both before and after offering support
• How to influence change in suicide prevention policies and beyond
Training provided by: The Wildflower Alliance.
Eligible for 13 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 21, 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.

Dearborn/Detroit- Voices, Visions and Unusual Beliefs
2025-05-01 08:30 - 16:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, 48228, United States
Participants in this training will learn directly from people who have experienced voices, visions and unusual beliefs and will come away with strategies and approaches that they can use in work and life!
This training is designed for peers who want to explore current research, innovative strategies, and supports developed by people with lived experience of hearing voices and/or seeing visions from around the world.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will explore:

How trauma, culture and social factors influence voice-hearing.
Common myths about voices & visions and how to shift these paradigms.
A new dialogue framework to discuss non-consensus reality states in a supportive way.
Dozens of real-life strategies that are used by voice-hearers to cope with a distressing experience.

Training provided by: The Wildflower Alliance.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 21, 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.

So Many Roads: A Multiple Pathways Training
2025-05-02 08:30 - 12:45 | Zoom
Explore new pathways in your recovery journey with our interactive online training. Learn how different recovery routes can support your personal growth and those you serve. Through collaboration and self-reflection, you’ll uncover and share pathways you may not have realized were part of your recovery. Join us for a session of discovery and connection.
Training Objectives:

Better understand many different groups that support multiple pathways.
Learn about the history of mutual aid groups.
Self-discover all the pathways you have used to support your recovery.
Be able to help the people you serve build a roadmap of their own unique recovery pathway.

Trainers:
Andrew Brown (BA, CPRC, CPRM) is a person in long-term recovery. He is also a trainer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum. He is very passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and dedicated to the concept of harm reduction for persons struggling with substance use disorders.
Priscilla Shafor (BS, CADC, CPRM, CPRC) is a person in long-term recovery. She is a trainer for the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum, a Core Recovery Coach Academy and Ethics Trainer for Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Priscilla has over 20 years’ experience advocating for persons with substance use disorders and legal histories.
Eligible for 4 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.
Please note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 27, 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 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. 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.

Dearborn/Detroit- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-05-06 08:30 - 16:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, 48228, United States
Training Overview:
Certified 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.
Training Objectives:

Understand 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.
Explore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.
Identify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.
Explore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.
Practice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.

Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 28, 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.

Dearborn/Detroit- Moral Injury
2025-05-07 08:30 - 16:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, 48228, United States
Moral injury is deeply psychological and emotional, often leading to guilt, shame, and long-term distress. It can be especially painful when no legal consequences exist, yet a person struggles with their own internal moral code.
Learning Objectives:

Define Moral Injury.
Identify causes of Moral Injury.
Recognize the psychological and emotional impact.
Discus strategies for recognizing and addressing Moral Injury.
Examine approaches to prevent and heal from Moral Injury.

About the Trainer:
Dr. Kevin Scott is an honorably discharged decorated Marine Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Academically, he has a Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Science both in the discipline of Criminal Justice from North Carolina Central University, in Durham, NC. In addition, he earned a doctorate in Community Counseling and Care specializing in Traumatology from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He also holds national memberships and state certifications in a myriad of mental health spaces 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).
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 28, 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.

Dearborn/Detroit - Emotional CPR Two Day Training
2025-05-07 08:30 - 2025-05-08 16:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, 48228, United States
Emotional CPR (eCPR) is a public health educational program designed to teach people to assist others through an emotional crisis in three simple steps: Connecting, Empowering and Revitalizing.
Emotional CPR (eCPR) is based on the principles shared by several support approaches:

Trauma-informed care.
Counseling after disasters.
Peer support.
Emotional intelligence.
Suicide prevention.
Cultural attunement.

Participants will learn to:

Assist individuals in transforming anger and rage into passion and strength.
Inspire motivation and change.
Help others tap into their courage and power.
Reframe crisis as opportunity.
Encourage the people they serve to take steps in the direction of their dreams.
Learn the importance of taking care of themselves so that they can support others.
Facilitate the other persons access to inner wisdom.

Who Can Attend:
MDDHS Certified Peer Support Specialists
MDDHS Certified Peer Recovery Coaches
Trainers:
Carolyn Pifer, CPSS,
Braunwynn Franklin, CPSS
Becky Cronin, CPSS
*Trainers may be subject to change*
Eligible for 13 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on April 27, 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.
If you need lodging, please use the Google Map link at the bottom of the page to explore hotel options in the area.

Troy - Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-05-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Oakland Community Health Network, 5505 Corporate Dr., Troy, MI, 48098, United States
Training Overview:
Certified 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.
Training Objectives:

Understand 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.
Explore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.
Identify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.
Explore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.
Practice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.

Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on May 1, 2025.
Note: There’s construction in the area, so please plan for detours.
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.

Improving Your Self-Talk
2025-05-09 09:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
What would it be like if you could direct your internal dialogue where you want it to go? Wouldn’t it be great to silence your inner critic? Improving Your Self-Talk will help you do that very thing. This training will tell you how to “catch it, check it, change it.” It will allow you to be in the “driver’s seat” of your own head (for the most part).
Participants will:
– Find unique ways to quiet your internal dialogue.
– Hear strategies on how to be your own cheerleader.
– See how you can improve your self-talk by changing sub modalities.
– Listen to ways to keep yourself feeling better by improving your self-talk.
– Look at the way you talk to yourself in a different light.
– Feel a sense of control as you take back control of your thoughts.
Meet the Trainer:
Chuck 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.
Eligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will close on May 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification.
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. 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.

Continuing Education Q&A Session
2025-05-12 12:00 - 13:00
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.
This session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here.
Meeting ID: 832 4843 9307
Passcode: qby1Si

Northern Michigan Summit- Meditation for Peers
2025-05-13 08:30 - 16:30 | TreeTops Resort, 3962 Wilkinson Rd., Gaylord, MI, 49735, United States
Learn how to meditate and how to share meditation with those you serve. This training will provide you with self-care tools to develop or deepen your own meditation practice, learning to be more present, understanding the science behind the practice of meditation, and learning introductory techniques and principles for sharing meditation with those you serve. Fundamental to healing, mental health, physical health and effectiveness in life, meditation is the most effective tool in your tool kit. Debunk, demystify, simplify, and gain confidence in your own practice and in sharing this priceless tool with others.
Meditation Outcomes:

Gaining understanding of meditation fundamentals.
Opportunity to practice meditation – incorporating at least two different techniques learned during the training. Participants will recognize the importance of self-care and mindfulness practices for themselves as peers, promoting personal well-being.
Learn tools to integrate meditation and mindfulness into recovery and daily life.
Discuss ethical considerations when sharing meditation practices, including the importance of cultural sensitivity and personal boundaries.
Develop the skills to lead guided meditation sessions for individuals and groups, creating a calming and supportive atmosphere for meditation. Participants will identify and adapt meditation techniques to meet the diverse needs of individuals in recovery, considering factors like varying levels of experience and personal preferences.
Explore the role of group meditation in building community and support networks for individuals in recovery.

By achieving these learning outcomes, peers will be better equipped to effectively share meditation practices, enhancing the recovery journey for those they support.
Presented by:
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 & health including yogic science, women’s spirituality and alternative and earth-based spiritualities. Rodasi is a mom, an author, and Peer Recovery Coach Trainer for MDHHS.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 27, 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.
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.

Northern Michigan Summit- How to Process Your Own Grief and Loss
2025-05-13 08:30 - 16:30 | TreeTops Resort, 3962 Wilkinson Rd., Gaylord, MI, 49735, United States
***Due to trainer availability, we have updated the title/content of this training event from ‘Moral Injury’ to ‘How to Process Your Own Grief and Loss’***
Have you ever been stuck in grief? Have you had trouble “getting over” a loss? Everyone has experienced loss of one kind or another. Some experience the loss of a job, a relationship, or even the loss of expectations. This list of losses could go on. If you have experienced any loss, especially if you are stuck in your grief, this training will help you learn how to process your own grief. This will help you in your own recovery and help you be able to help those you work with at an even higher level. And that would be helpful to you, wouldn’t it?
In This Training You Will:

Learn how to recognize and express your losses.
See your way through your grief. (It’s probably different than you expect.)
Hear three goals of processing your grief.
Find hope in your ability to grieve more effectively.
Think about your grief differently.
Experience ways to truly process your own grief.

About the Trainer:
Chuck 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.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 27, 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.

Northern Michigan Summit - Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-05-14 08:30 - 16:30 | TreeTops Resort, 3962 Wilkinson Rd., Gaylord, MI, 49735, United States
Training Overview:
Certified 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.
Training Objectives:

Understand 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.
Explore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.
Identify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.
Explore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.
Practice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.

Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 27, 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.

Northern Michigan Summit- Spirituality for Peers
2025-05-14 08:30 - 2025-05-15 16:30 | TreeTops Resort, 3962 Wilkinson Rd., Gaylord, MI, 49735, United States
The purpose of this program is to help you, as a Peer, understand what spirituality is and how you would help someone discover it. This two-day course will help you explore your own beliefs and values regarding spirituality. This training will provide you with the tools and resources needed as a Peer so you can speak about spirituality in an accepting way. This training is going to challenge you in a way that helps to promote your understanding of spirituality. Spirituality plays a large part in recovery and by completing this course, you will be able to help those you serve understand, accept, and embrace spirituality for themselves.
Spirituality Outcomes

Discuss the role of spirituality in the recovery process. Participants will learn to recognize barriers individuals may face in exploring their spirituality and develop strategies to address these challenges, fostering resilience and coping mechanisms in recovery.
Identify and understand their own spiritual beliefs and values, and how these may influence their peer work.
Develop skills to facilitate open and respectful discussions about spirituality with individuals in recovery, fostering a safe space for exploration.
Engage in self-care practices and strategies that nurture their own spiritual well-being. Participants will identify ways to help individuals build or connect with spiritual support networks.
Learn how to collaboratively integrate spiritual practices and beliefs into individualized recovery plans, enhancing holistic support.

By achieving these learning outcomes, peers will be better equipped to support those they work with in exploring and integrating spirituality into their recovery process, fostering a more holistic approach to healing.
Presented by:
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 & health including yogic science, women’s spirituality and alternative and earth-based spiritualities. Rodasi is a mom, an author, and Peer Recovery Coach Trainer for MDHHS.
Eligible for 13 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on April 27, 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.
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.
