RAM Center (Higgins Lake)- Leading with Conviction
2026-10-30 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
This practical, peer-driven session helps participants strengthen their leadership voice and skills, clarify their influence, and lead with purpose and integrity in real time.
Objectives

Participants will identify their core leadership values and practice naming how those values guide decisions, boundaries, and influence change.
Participants will apply peer-centered leadership skills; collaboration, transparency, and relational accountability to real scenarios drawn from lived experience.
Participants will rehearse steady, conviction-based responses to common leadership challenges, including conflict, role clarity, and navigating power with integrity.

Trainers:
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 5.5 Continuing Education credits.
Interested in attending additional trainings at the RAM Retreat Center this week?
Please select any additional training sessions you would like to attend, below are links for all available trainings at Higgins, you must sign up for each separately:

Monday, October 26: Ethics and Boundaries or 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Tuesday, October 27: Building Financial Wellness or Supporting Yourself while Supporting Others
Wednesday, October 28: Moral Injury or Advanced Ethics and Boundaries
Thursday October 29: Seeing through the Lens of Trauma, or Not Every Storm is a Crisis: Exploring the Difference
Friday, October 30: Leading with Conviction or Holistic Recovery Explorations

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.

Ann Arbor- Advanced Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2026-11-05 08:30 - 16:30 | Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Note: This new training is only for individuals in their second recertification cycle of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continuing education requirements. For the first recertification cycle, Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers is required.
Training Overview:
Certified peers across Michigan uphold the Peer Code of Ethics to protect both themselves and the people they serve. While some ethical dilemmas are clear-cut; others can be complex and unexpected. In this interactive training, we’ll take a deep dive into the Peer Code of Ethics and unpack real-world scenarios that test professional judgement. Participants will learn practical strategies to set healthy boundaries, navigate gray areas, and confidently respond to ethical challenges.
Training Objectives:

Compare and contrast personal values with peer support values.
Explore ethical scenarios using the Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) code of ethics.
Examine personal boundaries considering workplace policies.
Identify barriers to self-care and methods to improve self-care.

Trainers:
Hunter Spiess, CPRC, CPSS, is an individual in long-term recovery who is dually certified as a Peer Support Specialist and Peer Recovery Coach. With five years of experience in the peer profession and a strong background in harm reduction, Hunter is committed to supporting individuals navigating substance use, mental health challenges, and personal transformation.

Grounded in ethics, compassion, and lived experience, he brings a steady, person-centered approach to recovery support and training as a peer trainer for MDHHS. Hunter is also a musician and a proud uncle to two wonderful children, who continually inspire his dedication to fostering hope, resilience, and connection within the communities he serves.
Sara Szczotka, CPRC, YRC, drew on her lived experience to serve in a wide range of professional roles, including leading a recovery community organization, working as a peer alongside law enforcement, providing community-based outreach, and supporting individuals in inpatient settings. Across these diverse contexts, her work focused on strengthening recovery support, improving peer integration, and fostering collaboration between systems. She supervised peer professionals in multiple settings and has been engaged with MDHHS since the rollout of the CPRC curriculum in 2018. Deeply committed to supporting and advancing the peer workforce, Sara uses her experience to guide training conversations on leadership, ethics, advocacy, connection, and the importance of multiple pathways to recovery.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
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 7 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.

Support Specialist Certification Training - St. Clair, MI
2026-11-16 08:30 - 2026-11-20 16:30 | St. Clair Inn, 500 N Riverside Ave, St. Clair, MI, 48079, United States
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 within 15 business days with information on the next steps in the process.

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

Recovery Coach Certification Training - St. Clair, MI
2026-11-16 08:30 - 2026-11-20 16:30 | St. Clair Inn, 500 N Riverside Ave, St. Clair, MI, 48079, United States
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 within 15 business days with information on the next steps in the process.

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

Troy- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2026-11-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Oakland Community Health Network, 5505 Corporate Dr., Troy, MI, 48098, United States
Note: This training is only for individuals who are in the first recertification cycle of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continuing education requirements. For the second recertification cycle, Second Edition Ethics will be required.
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 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.

Trainers:
Sara Szczotka, CPRC, YRC, drew on her lived experience to serve in a wide range of professional roles, including leading a recovery community organization, working as a peer alongside law enforcement, providing community-based outreach, and supporting individuals in inpatient settings. Across these diverse contexts, her work focused on strengthening recovery support, improving peer integration, and fostering collaboration between systems. She supervised peer professionals in multiple settings and has been engaged with MDHHS since the rollout of the CPRC curriculum in 2018. Deeply committed to supporting and advancing the peer workforce, Sara uses her experience to guide training conversations on leadership, ethics, advocacy, connection, and the importance of multiple pathways to recovery.
Andrew Brown LLMSW, CPRC, CPRM, is a clinical social worker, recovery coach, and person in long-term recovery. He is passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and is deeply committed to harm reduction. Andrew is also dedicated to expanding and improving services to ensure that resources are accessible for all individuals seeking help with substance-related issues.
Coffee and lunch will be served at this training.
Eligible for 6.5 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. 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 7 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.

Support Specialist Certification Training - Farmington Hills, MI
2027-02-08 08:30 - 2027-02-12 16:30 | Holiday Inn Farmington Hills, 33103 Hamilton Ct, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States

Recovery Coach Certification Training - Farmington Hills, MI
2027-02-08 08:30 - 2027-02-12 16:30 | Holiday Inn Farmington Hills, 33103 Hamilton Ct, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, United States
