How to Quit Taking It Personally
2025-06-09 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom
Training Overview:
You have been there before. And the truth is, you have been “there” more often than you’d like to admit. You’ve been in that situation or had that conversation and you took something personally. You know the kind of situation where your feelings were hurt. Imagine what it would be like to have the tools to Quit Taking It Personally. How much healthier would you be if you could Quit Taking It Personally? This is the training for you!
Participants will:

Discover the structure of thinking that keeps you taking things personally (and how to change it).
Hear firsthand what you can do right away to quit taking things personally.
Learn what you MUST stop looking for today to quit taking everything so personally.
See the step-by-step process you need so you can quit taking it personally.
Find ways to combat the internal critic inside your head.

About the trainer:
Chuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Life Coach, a 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 will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 2nd, 2025.
Eligible for 4.5 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: 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
2025-06-10 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: 878 1085 1212
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dearborn/Detroit- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-06-11 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 June 2nd, 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- Building Financial Wellness: Empowering Communities Through Financial Education
2025-06-12 08:30 - 16:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Detroit – Dearborn, 5801 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, 48228, United States
What is Building Financial Wellness?
Building Financial Wellness is a peer developed, peer led curriculum designed for individuals with mental health and or substance use challenges. It empowers participants to:

Gain control over their personal finances.
Setting attainable financial goals.
Using strengths, peer support, and resources.
Building confidence in financial decision making.

Developed by Collaborative Supports Programs of New Jersey and the Center on Integrated Healthcare and Self-directed Recovery at the University of Illinois at Chicago, this program is changing lives and building hope.
Become a facilitator!
Are you a Peer Support Specialist or a Peer Recovery Coach, enthusiastic about empowering others? Join us for a facilitator training session to learn how to bring this impactful program to your community.
Who should attend? Peer Support Specialists/Peer Recovery Coaches.
Training format: A one-day training designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead a six-week course in your community.
Support: Agencies must support their peers in implementing this program.
Why become a facilitator?

Help individuals develop financial resilience.
Build connections through shared experiences.
Bring hope and empowerment to their community.

Register today!
Approved for 6.5 Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. June 3, 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. 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.

Challenging Relationships & Caregiver Fatigue Tools for Peers in Crisis Settings
2025-06-13 09:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
The struggle we feel in relationships is universal. When we experience conflict with those that are closest to us, family, friends, and even colleagues, it is painful. In these situations, we often feel anger, resentment, and emotional avoidance. We refer to this as the pain of disconnection.
The other type of anguish we experience is due to the deep connections we have with those who are suffering. This often occurs in caregiving situations. We are hardwired to connect, cooperate, and nurture one another. This makes our lives rich and rewarding but can also make us vulnerable to the empathic distress of feeling the suffering of others as our own. We refer to this as the pain of connection.
Mindfulness and self-compassion skills can help us work with both forms of pain.
In this class you will learn to:

Look at challenging relationships in a new light.
Understand and overcome underlying emotions and unmet needs that lead to suffering.
See how empathic distress affects us.
See caregiving fatigue as a natural part of being human.
Find equanimity and compassion in caregiving relationships.

What’s included:

Challenging Relationships & Caregiver Fatigue Handbook PDF.
Links to meditations & practices to support you on this journey.

Carol Hendershot, RYT 500
Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor
Co-Founder, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness
Carol has been teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and Mindful Self-Compassion classes since 2014. She has led hundreds of students through these programs. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness and compassion 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 June 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 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.

Upper Peninsula Summit- Trauma Informed Peer Support
2025-06-23 08:30 - 2025-06-24 16:30 | Holiday Inn Marquette, 1951 US-41, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Trauma-informed peer support is a powerful and essential approach grounded in empathy, mutuality, and empowerment and guided by lived experience.
This 2-day training teaches participants that supporters are uniquely positioned to validate and normalize trauma experiences while promoting mutual growth.
Training Objectives:

Define trauma, its effects on us and others.
Understand how our own trauma experiences influence our support responses.
Self-assess our level of risk for compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress.
Develop strategies that will serve as protective factors when supporting others.
Learn to recognize re-traumatization.
Interact in ways that minimize re-traumatization.
Discover how to support post-traumatic growth.
Integrate knowledge about trauma into peer support practices.

About the Trainer: Trenda Hedges, CRSS, CPRS, Peer Power
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. In addition to being a person in long term recovery, Trenda is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), and Advance Level WRAP® Facilitator.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at this training.
Eligible for 13 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 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.

How to Reframe Anything and Everything
2025-06-23 09:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
Being told to “reframe it” is something most of us have heard, or maybe even something you’ve said yourself. Right along with the phrase “reframe it” is often the phrase “turn the negative into a positive.” Has anyone ever shown you “how to”—reframe it? In this four hour training, you will be shown different ways you can reframe anything and everything. Imagine what it will do for your mental health to become proficient at reframing anything you want!
Learning Objectives:

See things from three different positions.
Learn how to flip the “but”.
Hear about the four root causes of perspective.
Find ways to determine your desired outcomes.
Feel like you can truly reframe anything and everything.

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.
Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 16, 2025.
Eligible for 4.5 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: 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.

Traverse City- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-06-24 08:30 - 16:30 | Northern Lakes CMHA, 105 Hall Street, Suite A, Traverse City, 49684, 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 June 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.

Upper Peninsula Summit- Rural Resilience Connections in Crisis: United through Stories, Guided by Hope
2025-06-25 08:30 - 16:30 | Holiday Inn Marquette, 1951 US-41, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
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.
Cultural humility and trauma informed support responses.
Self-care and support after a crisis.

Meet the trainer:
Trenda Hedges, CRSS, CPRS believes in the power of lived experience through peer support! She creates spaces where people can bring their authentic selves to mutually learn alongside one another. In addition to her lived experience, Trenda holds Certified Recovery Support Specialist, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and Advance Level WRAP® Facilitator credentials. She has degrees too, but her life experience means more than anything she could have learned in school or a textbook. Trenda owns Peer Power LLC, a peer-run organization that develops peer leaders who transform systems.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at this training.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on June 16, 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.

Peer Military Culture 101
2025-06-26 08:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the Fundamentals of Military Culture– Identify core values, traditions, and structures that define military life.
Recognize Branch-Specific Differences– Differentiate expectations across military branches.
Explore the Transition Experience– Discuss common challenges service members face when reintegrating into civilian life.
Identify Common Mental Health Concerns– Recognize the impact of service-related stress, PTSD, and other challenges veterans may encounter.
Develop Effective Communication Strategies– Apply culturally competent approaches when engaging with veterans in peer support settings.
Enhance Peer Support Practices– Utilize best practices in peer support to build trust and rapport with veterans.
Address Barriers to Care– Identify systemic, cultural, and personal barriers that prevent veterans from seeking or receiving support.

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 close on June 18, 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
2025-07-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-22 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: 843 7995 6586
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Support Specialist Certification Training - Troy, MI
2025-07-07 08:30 - 2025-07-11 16:30 | To Be Determined
The peer support field is always growing! If you are interested in becoming an MDHHS Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), use this information about the certification process.
Steps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​

Review the CPSS application linked here. On the very first page of the applications you will find a list of eligibility requirements to be eligible for certification.
If you meet all of those requirements, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed and someone from the MDHHS team will reach out with information on the next steps in the process.

Questions? Email MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
Link to CPSS Application

Recovery Coach Certification Training - Ann Arbor, MI
2025-07-07 08:30 - 2025-07-11 16:30 | To Be Determined
The peer support field is always growing! If you are interested in becoming an MDHHS recovery coach (CPRC), use this information about the certification process.
Steps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​

Review the CPRC application linked here. On the very first page of the applications you will find a list of eligibility requirements to be eligible for certification.
If you meet all of those requirements, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed and someone from the MDHHS team will reach out with information on the next steps in the process.

Questions? Email MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
Link to CPRC Application

So Many Roads: A Multiple Pathways Training
2025-07-11 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 July 3, 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.

Kalamazoo - Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-07-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, 418 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, 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 July 16, 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.

Novi- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2025-08-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly Suburban Collection Showplace), 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI, 48374, 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. NOTE: this training is for individuals who are in first renewal cycle of MDHHS continuing education requirements. For the second renewal period, Ethics second edition will be required.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on July 25, 2025.
Coffee and lunch will be served at this training.
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.

SMART Recovery
2025-08-11 08:30 - 2025-08-13 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 August 4, 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
2025-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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.
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Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 1
2025-08-25 08:30 - 16:30
This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here.
Below are the sessions offered on Day 1 of the Retreat – Monday, August 25th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend, register for your option at the bottom!
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 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.
DAY 1 AGENDA
Time Day 1 - Option 1 Day 1 - Option 2 Day 1 - Option 3 8:30 amAddressing Grief and Loss in Our Recovery JourneyFull Day Session (click title for session information)Ethics and Boundaries for Peer WorkersFull Day Session (click title for session information)Individual Vision Board Session-Ignite Your Power: Fuel Your Future with IntentionHalf Day Session (click title for session information)1:00 pmCommunity Vision Board Session- Recovery Collective: Empower, Envision, EvolveHalf Day Session (click title for session information)

OPTIONAL EVENING EVENT
Time Optional Evening Event 7:30 pmTalking CircleEvening Session. Limited Space

Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 2
2025-08-26 08:30 - 16:30 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here.
Below are the sessions offered on Day 2 of the Retreat – Tuesday, August 26th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend, register for your option at the bottom!
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 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.
DAY 2 AGENDA
Time Day 2 - Option 1 Day 2 – Option 2 Day 2 – Option 3 8:30 amThe Art of FacilitationTHIS IS A 1.5 DAY SESSION ON 8/26 AND 8/27. You must attend both sessions for credit. (click title for session information)Eight Dimensions of WellnessFull Day Session (click title for session information)The Science of Changing HabitsFull Day Session (click title for session information)

Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 3
2025-08-27 08:30 - 16:30 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here.
Below are the sessions offered on Day 3 of the Retreat – Wednesday, August 27th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend, register for your option at the bottom!
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 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.
DAY 3 AGENDA
Morning Half-Day Sessions (8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Click on the title for session information.

The Art of Facilitation (This is a 1.5 day course. You must attend on 8/26 and 8/27 for credit.
Loneliness, An American Epidemic: Role of Peers
Becoming Light: Awakening the Dragonfly Within
Restore & Reconnect: Experiential Training in Recovery and Team-Building Games

Afternoon Half-Day Sessions (1 – 4:30 p.m.) Click on the title for session information.

Connections: Getting to Know the People We Serve
Nothing About Us, Without Us!
Tuned In: Creative Connection and Voice in Recovery

OPTIONAL EVENING EVENT
Time Optional Evening Event 7:30 pmTalking CircleEvening Session. Limited Space

Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 4
2025-08-28 08:30 - 16:30 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here.
Below are the sessions offered on Day 4 of the Retreat – Thursday, August 28th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend, register for your option at the bottom!
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 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.
DAY 4 AGENDA
Time Day 4 - Option 1 Day 4 - Option 2 Day 4 - Option 3 8:30 amBOUNCE: A Mindfulness Based Recovery TrainingFull Day Session (click title for session information)Holistic Recovery ExplorationsFull Day Session (click title for session information)Restore & Reconnect: Experiential Training in Recovery and Team-Building GamesHalf Day Session (click title for session information)1:00 pmSupporting Veterans: Understanding Military Culture and VA ServicesHalf Day Session (click title for session information)

Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 5
2025-08-29 08:30 - 12:00 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here.
Below are the sessions offered on Day 5 of the Retreat – Friday, August 29th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend, register for your option at the bottom!
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 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.
DAY 5 AGENDA
Time Day 5 - Option 1 Day 5 – Option 2 Day 5 – Option 3 8:30 amBecoming Light: Awakening the Dragonfly WithinHalf Day Session (click title for session information)Getting to Know the People We ServeHalf Day Session (click title for session information)Nature-Based Explorations for RecoveryHalf Day Session (click title for session information)

The Art of Facilitation
2025-09-02 13:00 - 2025-09-03 17:00 | Zoom
*Please note: This training will run September 2nd 1-5 p.m. EST and September 3rd 8 a.m. – 5 p.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 August 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.

Continuing Education Q&A Session
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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: 294 083 4309
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Intro to Meditation for Peers
2025-09-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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 2 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 September 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
2025-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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: 815 6148 4847
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Intro to Holistic Recovery for Peers
2025-09-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Learn holistic principles and practices that support the recovery journey. Explore healing arts practices like Reiki, Tai Chi, Shiatsu, Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, and more. Gain a basic understanding of Holistic Recovery through Ancestral, Yogic, and Asian Healing Arts frameworks.
Learning Objectives:

Learn the basics of Science of Yogic, Energy and Ancestral practices.
Understand the Philosophical Principles of Holistic Recovery.
Understand how to incorporate Yogic Science, Energy Healing, and Ancestral Wisdoms into your recovery journey.
Understand how to support others to incorporate holistic practices in their recovery.

*If you have any concerns that what will be shared or practiced here may conflict with your religious beliefs, please consider not attending this offering. Full participation is required for credit for this offering.*
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 2 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 September 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.

Connections: Getting to Know the People We Serve
2025-09-24 08:30 - 12:45 | Zoom
Join Jose Salinas, Peer State Trainer, 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 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.
About the trainer: Jose is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Peer Recovery Coach, and a State of Michigan Peer Trainer. With over a decade of experience in Peer Support, Jose has facilitated trainings in Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Emotional CPR, and mindfulness-based programs for addiction recovery. He is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate recovery from substance use and mental health challenges, offering trauma-sensitive, compassionate support rooted in lived experience.
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.
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.
Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on September 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.
