MiPeers

Fall Relax, Restore, and Reflect All-Day Retreat
2024-09-20 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Zoom
“The quieter you become the more you are able to hear”. – Rumi
In this chaotic world filled with personal and professional commitments, it’s important to find time just for you.
A day of mindful silence can be a powerful and restorative experience, whether you are new to these practices or a seasoned practitioner. In that spirit, we would love to have you join us for a day of savoring each moment and building balance into your life.
Before the day begins, we will send you instructions for creating a sanctuary in your home. During the day, we will slowly guide you through practices that will expand your ability to settle and soften. If you are new to mindfulness, you will be given options to ease in and out. If you already have an established meditation practice, this will be a day of deepening.
Invest time in yourself and explore ways to renew, refresh, and rejoice in life.
-Renew your spirit and shift your perspective with mindfulness meditation.
-Experience gentle movement practices that deepen your breath and reduce your stress.
-Practice walking and eating mindfully.
-Deepen your compassion with Loving-Kindness Meditation.
How to prepare:
-Wear loose comfortable clothing.
-Have a water bottle and snacks available.
-Arrange to keep technology to a minimum.
-Have blankets, cushions, and mats available for comfort.
-There will be a 60-Minute lunch and two 15-Minute Breaks as part of the day.
-Suspend judgment and meet the day with curiosity.
Trainer: 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.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on September 15, 2024.
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
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
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 2485 0570
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Mindful Eating
2024-09-10 09:00 - 13:30 | MI
“Mindful eating is about awareness. When you eat mindfully, you slow down, pay attention to the food you’re eating, and savor every bite.” — Susan Albers
If you are ready to let go of endless dieting and self-judgment, Mindful & Intuitive Eating will teach you to tap into your inherent wisdom to create a healthier relationship with food and your body. Rediscover the joy of food and eating as you learn to respect your body and improve your well-being.
Through mindfulness meditation and yoga, you will learn to listen to the guidance of your body. This class is a non-diet approach that advocates non-judgment and self-compassion. Students re-learn to use intuitive cues to guide when and what to eat.
In the Mindful Eating for Beginners Workshop, you will learn:
• Eat for Life – BASICS of Mindful Eating.
• Intuitive Eating Practices.
• How to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism.
• Mindfulness practices you can implement right away.
• Awareness of how your thoughts and emotions contribute to mindless eating.
What’s Included:
• A Mindful Eating for Beginners Handbook, PDF.
• Links to mindful eating and self-compassion meditations and practices.
Trainer:
Carol Hendershot, Exp RYT 500 Yoga Instructor
Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor
Eat for Life 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 skills.
Grandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864
Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on September 4, 2024.
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.

Battle Creek- 5 Day WRAP Training
2024-09-09 09:00 - 2024-09-13 14:00 | Home2 Suites by Hilton, 13350 6 1/2 Mile Rd, Battle Creek, MI, 49014, United States
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday – 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Attend a five-day learning process in Wellness Recovery Action Planning to become a Copeland Certified WRAP Facilitator.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the Recovery Process and learn to:
• Facilitate groups in creating their individualized WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan).
• Empower and motivate people to work toward recovery and wellness.
• Enhance the valuable relationship between WRAP and the work of a peer.
• Promote authenticity and unconditional high regard for all, as well as a strong set of values and ethics to guide you.
Who Should Attend?
MDHHS Certified Peer Support Specialists or MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coaches who have met the following criteria:
• Completed your own Wellness Recovery Action Plan, which includes crisis planning/post crisis planning by attending a WRAP group.
• Be able to submit a certificate of completion of the two-day WRAP workshop signed by two advanced WRAP facilitators. Certificate date must be
within the last two years.
• Have actively applied the principles of WRAP in your own wellness and recovery journey.
• Can speak for five minutes on the topic of recovery.
• Everyone must have support from their agency to implement WRAP workshops.
Featuring:
– Deborah Monroe, CPSS, CPRC, CHW, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator
– Jeanne White, CPSS, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator
Cost of this training is $300 and includes the 5–day WRAP facilitator workbook, breakfast, lunch and overnight lodging from Sunday with checkout Friday for anyone who is eligible for a hotel room. This event is available for any peers who have completed the 2-day WRAP training previously.
Eligible for 30.25 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Please note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on August 29, 2024.
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.

Recovery Coach Certification Training - DeWitt, MI
2024-09-09 08:30 - 2024-09-13 16:30 | St. Francis Retreat Center, 703 E. Main St., Dewitt, MI, 48820, 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 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
2024-09-06 08:30 - 12:30 | 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 3.75 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Please note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on August 31, 2024.
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.

Continuing Education Q&A Session
2024-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
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: 858 6863 9986
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RAM Center- Emotional CPR Two Day Training
2024-08-29 08:30 - 2024-08-30 16:30 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, 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
Reggie Howard, 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 August 19, 2024.
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.

RAM Center - Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2024-08-29 08:30 - 16:30 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, 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 p.m. on August 12, 2024.
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.

RAM Center- Advocacy
2024-08-28 08:30 - 16:30 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
Take action! Become a true influencer creating systemic change!
This training is about exploring making an impact and advocating for change. Any peer or recovery coach that has an interest in learning more about using their professional and voice/journey to advocate for change are encouraged to attend. We will explore several ways to advocate for change.
Training Objectives:
-Understanding how systemic change happens: who, what, when, where and how.
-Crafting your advocacy strategy.
Presenters:
**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 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 19, 2024.
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.

RAM Center- Mindfulness and the Science of Habit Change Retreat
2024-08-28 08:30 - 16:30 | Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
“Habits are not a finish line to be crossed, they’re a lifestyle to be lived.” – James Clear
Research shows that more than 40% of everything we do each day are not decisions but habits. So, how do we cultivate habits that enhance our lives by supporting us in rough water and giving us an extra edge in calm seas?
This will be a full day of learning and exploration. We will discuss the conceptual underpinnings of how habits form and gain a deeper understanding of how to put that knowledge to work. We will look at the habit loop to see how both pleasant and unpleasant experiences reinforce our habits and how we can use that knowledge to break bad habits and cultivate good habits.
Mindfulness is the key to transforming our habit patterns by giving us the tools to see what we are doing clearly without being overwhelmed. It gives us the space to step back and look at our lives objectively and make wise choices about what we want to strengthen and what we want to lessen or eliminate.
With mindfulness, we can move from living unconsciously and become the architects of our lives. Would you like to lessen or eliminate things like constantly checking social media, procrastinating, overeating, or smoking? Or would you like to strengthen habits like eating well, meditating, or listening deeply? This training may be for you.
We will spend much of the day in mindfulness practices, including sitting and walking meditation, body scans, and mindful movement practices.
What’s Included:
● Mindfulness and the Science of Habit Change Participant Handbook PDF.
● Links to audio and video practices.
About the Trainer:
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 skills.
Grandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864
$50 Registration Fee.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 19, 2024.
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.

RAM Center- Mindful & Intuitive Eating for Peer Support Specialists All-Day Retreat
2024-08-27 08:30 - 16:30 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
“Mindful eating replaces self-criticism with self-nurturing. It replaces shame with respect for your own inner wisdom.”- Jan Chozen Bays
In this retreat we will combine intuitive eating principles and mindfulness practices to lead us to rediscover our innate pleasure in food, appreciation for our bodies (as they are) and decreased problematic eating behaviors.
By engaging in mindfulness meditation, self-compassion, and gentle yoga, you will learn to listen deeply to the guidance of your body to improve your health and well-being. This non-diet approach to eating advocates acceptance of self and the body as the first step in making changes.
Based on the principles of the Eat for Life mindfulness-based intuitive eating program developed by Lynn Rossy PhD, we will explore practices that have helped hundreds of people in developing a healthier relationship with food and their bodies.
If you’ve been on an endless rollercoaster of yo-yo dieting and self-judgement, it’s time to try a new approach. This all-day retreat will give you the opportunity to try out the skills that can help you develop a more supportive relationship with food and your body through mindfulness and self-compassion.
In the Mindful Eating Retreat, you will learn:

Dr. Rossy’s BASICS of Mindful Eating.
Mindful, intuitive eating skills to integrate into your life.
How to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism.
Awareness of how your thoughts and emotions contribute to mindless eating.

What’s Included:

A Mindful Eating for Beginners Participant Handbook and guided meditation recordings.

About the Trainer:
Carol Hendershot, Exp RYT 500 Yoga Instructor
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 skills.
Grandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 19, 2024.
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.

RAM Center- Crisis Through a Peer Support Lens
2024-08-26 08:30 - 2024-08-28 16:30 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
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.
Eligible for 19.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 19, 2024.
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.

RAM Center Retreat- The Art of Facilitation
2024-08-26 08:30 - 2024-08-27 16:30 | RAM Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
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 13 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
Registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 19, 2024.
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.

Monroe- The Language of Empowerment
2024-08-08 08:30 - 16:30 | RAW (Recovery Advocacy Warriors), 552 Rambow Dr.,, Monroe, MI, 48161, 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 July 31, 2024.
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.

Ann Arbor- Stages of Change
2024-07-30 08:30 - 16:30 | Kensington Hotel, 3500 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
The Stages of Change model has been used since the 1970’s to help provide a framework for helping foster self-directed behavior change. When working with people we serve, it can be especially helpful in accessing readiness for change while offering strategies to help support individuals in each stage. This training will provide a review of the six stages of change while examining when using the model may be helpful and identifying when it could be harmful. We will explore how client goals often involve addressing multiple behaviors with varying stages for each and how we can leverage that to build client confidence in the ability to change.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Review the Stages of Change and the characteristics of each stage.
Explore how to leverage the Stages of Change to build confidence in our client’s ability to change.
Identify how the Stages of Change can be applied using a harm reduction approach.

TRAINERS:
Sara Szczotka, BS, CRPC & Matt Hill, BS, CPRC
Registration for this event will close on July 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
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. 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
2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
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.

Mindfulness Skills to Manage Difficult Emotions for Peers in Crisis Settings
2024-07-23 09:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Training Overview:
We all experience painful emotional states at times. Anger, anxiety, and fear are adaptive reactions to challenges because they direct our attention to threats to help us survive in difficult circumstances. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to our moment-to-moment experience with curiosity and acceptance rather than judgment and resistance. By learning to pay attention in this way, we can begin to diffuse the negative effects of complex emotions and understand their true meaning.
Mindfulness tools help us deal with these difficult mind states by focusing our attention on what is important right now. They also guide us to identify our triggers, clarify our feelings, 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.
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.

According to Peer Reviewed Research, Regular Mindfulness Practice:

Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.
Improves sleep, focus, and attention.
Reduces symptoms of chronic illness and pain.
Enhances ability to experience joy and contentment.
Increases confidence and self-acceptance.

What’s Included:

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

Trainer:
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.
Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits
Please note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on July 15, 2024.
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.

Traverse City - Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2024-07-16 08:30 - 16:30, 2024-07-15 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 July 7, 2024.
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.

Two-Day WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) Training
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-16 16:00 | Zoom
Training Overview:
This workshop will meet the pre-requisite to qualify for the Five-Day WRAP Facilitator Training. Each day is on zoom from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. You must attend both days.
Objectives:

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

Trainer:
Deb Monroe, CPSS, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator
Jeanne White, CPSS, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator
Eligible for 11 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.

Peer Drift
2024-06-27 08:30 - 16:30 | The Even Hotel, 600 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Training Objectives:

Explore the peer perspective.
Identify signs of drifting.
Discover how to stay anchored to avoid drifting.
Recover passion and purpose.

About the Trainer:
Trenda Hedges, CRSS, CPRS
Peer Power, LLC
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
This course is 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.
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 Quit Taking It Personally
2024-06-21 09:30 - 15:00 | 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.
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. 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.

Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2024-06-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, 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.

Mindfulness and Stress Resilience For Peers in Crisis Settings
2024-06-11 09:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Training Overview:
In this training we will investigate what stress is and how it can negatively affect the body and mind. We will consider how stress can lead to physical illness, anxiety, and even burnout. We will then shift our attention to proven mindfulness skills to alleviate the debilitating aspects of stress. We will look at how altering our perspective can positively affect our ability to cope.
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 the brain.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to our moment-to-moment experience with acceptance and curiosity without resisting it or embellishing it. Much of our stress occurs when we let our minds run on autopilot, which can lead to rumination and worry. Through simple practices, mindfulness can improve our emotional resilience and strengthen our capacity to respond skillfully to life’s challenges.
You will learn:

The short- and long-term effects of stress on the mind and body.
How the mind can exacerbate distress.
Research that supports mindfulness as an intervention for chronic stress.
Skills to move from unconsciously reacting to consciously responding to stress.
Formal practices such as yoga, meditation, and the body scan that increase resilience.
Small ways to release stress throughout the day.

According to Peer Reviewed Research, Regular Mindfulness Practice:

Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.
Improves sleep, focus, and attention.
Reduces symptoms of chronic illness and pain.
Increases confidence and self-acceptance.

What’s Included:

Introduction to Mindfulness for Stress Resilience Participant Handbook PDF.
Links to audio and video practices.

Trainer:
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.
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.

Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2024-06-11 08:30 - 16:30 | Albert & Woods Professional Development and Business Center, 1 Germania Platz, Saginaw, MI, 48602, United States

Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
2024-06-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Odyssey Recovery Chapel, 718 Oak St., Flint, 48503, United States
