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SUMMARY:Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
DESCRIPTION:So often when we hear the word “belief” we think about religion. The truth is you have beliefs about everything and many of them are limiting beliefs that hold you back from reaching your full potential. This training will help you turn your limiting beliefs upside down so you can be in the driver’s seat of your life. How much more could you do if you weren’t being held back by the past programming of your limiting beliefs? Supercharge your future by overcoming your limiting beliefs now! \nParticipants will: \n\nRecognize how limiting beliefs can affect both their own recovery journey and the journeys of the peers they support\, and practice strategies to shift them.\n\n\nIdentify where limiting beliefs often develop and how understanding their origin can foster compassion for themselves and their peers.\n\n\nDeepen self-awareness of personal beliefs to strengthen authenticity and effectiveness in peer relationships.\n\n\nExplore new perspectives on beliefs that promote hope\, possibility\, and recovery-oriented thinking.\n\n\nPractice asking empowering\, respectful questions that help peers examine beliefs without judgment or pressure.\n\n\nExperience tools that support belief shifts at a deeper level so they can model resilience and share appropriate strategies with peers.\n\n  \nTrainer: \nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)\, Certified Life Coach\, 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. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/overcoming-limiting-beliefs-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T163000
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SUMMARY:Kalamazoo- Peer Connections in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Peer Connections in Crisis emphasizes the value of lived experience and mutual support in crisis situations. This training teaches participants how peer support complements clinical services in crisis response. It equips peer supporters with essential tools and techniques that reduce tension or intensity. Emphasis is placed on creating sustainable\, healthy crisis support practices. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDefinitions and types of crises along with common reactions.\nRole boundaries for relational crisis response.\nCrisis support skills that reduce tension or intensity.\nLived-experience–informed humility and trauma informed support responses.\nSelf-care and support after a crisis.\n\n\nCoffee and lunch will be served at this training. \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.  \n  \nTrainers: \nJose Salinas\, CPSS\, CPRC\, is dually certified as a Peer Support Specialist and Peer Recovery Coach and a state of Michigan Peer trainer. With over a decade of experience in peer support\, Jose has facilitated trainings in Mental Health First Aid\, QPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer)\, Emotional CPR\, and mindfulness-based programs for addiction recovery. He is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate recovery from substance use and mental health challenges\, offering trauma-sensitive\, and compassionate support rooted in lived experience. \nA 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. \nGlynis Morris is a CPSS and a CPRC with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. She recently retired after more than 10 years with Lincoln Behavioral Services in Redford\, Michigan\, where she facilitated groups on trauma and co-occurring disorders and served as a member of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy team. \nGlynis brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She has trained CPSS and CPRC professionals across Michigan on human trafficking and trauma-informed healing\, offering a compassionate\, real-world perspective grounded in recovery and resilience. Her passion lies in giving back to individuals who feel hopeless after experiencing the cruelty of life and in walking alongside others as they rediscover strength\, purpose\, and healing. \nDeborah Monroe is a CPSS\, CPRC and Community Health Worker. She has over 15 years of experience grounded in recovery\, connection\, and hope. She has provided state certification trainings within the Michigan Department of Corrections\, and supported individuals returning from incarceration\, she strengthened person-centered planning and is an independent facilitator in Oakland County. Deb is the lead trainer in providing crisis training on behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Services area. She established Michigan’s first Peer-run respite and has supported peers in a variety of crisis settings. Deb was appointed by two governors to three terms on the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission. She is an advanced Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for CPSS and CPRC. \n  \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/kalamazoo-peer-connections-in-crisis/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel Kalamazoo\, 2747 S 11th Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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SUMMARY:Recovery Coach Certification Training - St. Clair\, MI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSteps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​ \n\nReview 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.\nIf you meet all of those requirements\, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers\nOnce 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.\n\nQuestions? Email MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov \nLink to CPRC Application \n 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/recovery-coach-certification-training-st-clair-mi/
LOCATION:St. Clair Inn\, 500 N Riverside Ave\, St. Clair\, MI\, 48079\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPRC/CPSS Certification
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
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SUMMARY:Support Specialist Certification Training - St. Clair\, MI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSteps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​ \n\nReview 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.\nIf you meet all of those requirements\, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers\nOnce 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.\n\nQuestions? Email MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov \nLink to CPSS Application \n 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/support-specialist-certification-training-st-clair-mi/
LOCATION:St. Clair Inn\, 500 N Riverside Ave\, St. Clair\, MI\, 48079\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPRC/CPSS Certification
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T161119Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:I know you have experienced the fact that “we are our own worst critic.” The hardest person you will have to forgive is yourself. Why is that? Wouldn’t it be great for you to be able to forgive yourself for mistakes you have made in the past? Imagine how good you will feel when you are able to forgive yourself! \nParticipants will: \n\nReflect on peer’s individual experiences that may make self-forgiveness feel difficult\, and consider what support looks like for them.\n\n\nExplore separate ways of understanding forgiveness and notice which perspectives feel most helpful or empowering.\n\n\nShare and hear peer-supported approaches to forgiveness that respect readiness\, choice\, and personal boundaries.\n\n\nLook at their life experiences through a wider lens and notice strengths\, growth\, and resilience along the way.\nConnect with hope-building thoughts that support peer’s vision for their future.\n\nTalk through common beliefs about forgiveness and decide which ones support their wellness and which ones they may want to let go of.\n\nTrainer: \nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)\, Certified Life Coach\, 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. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/mastering-forgiveness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260311T154612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T154612Z
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SUMMARY:Two-Day WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview: \nThis training is for peers who are interested in wellness\, recovery\, and creating their own evidence-based Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Participants will learn how to develop personal life and wellness goals as they engage in a mutual learning model with other peers. Note: this workshop will meet the prerequisite to qualify for the Three-Day WRAP Facilitator Training. Each day is on Zoom from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. You must attend both days. \nObjectives: \n\nRecognize the importance of the WRAP concept pertaining to your own wellness and recovery.\nList the five key concepts of WRAP.\nLearn the six sections of the WRAP plan.\nDevelop your individual WRAP plan.\nImplement WRAP into your daily life.\nApply the WRAP tools in your work as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC).\n\nEligible for 11 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training.  New update: You can now use up to 16 virtual Continuing Education credits toward the 32 credits required for recertification — previously\, only 13 virtual credits were allowed. \nTrainers: \nDeborah Monroe\, CPSS\, CPRC\, CHW\, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator\, has over 15 years of experience grounded in recovery\, connection\, and hope. She has provided state certification trainings within the Michigan Department of Corrections\, and supported individuals returning from incarceration\, she strengthened person-centered planning and is an independent facilitator in Oakland County. Deb is the lead trainer in providing crisis training on behalf of the Michigan Depart of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer services area. She established Michigan’s first peer-run respite and has supported peers in a variety of crisis settings. Deb was appointed by two governors to three terms on the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission. She is an advanced WRAP facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for CPSS and CPRC. \nJeanne White CPSS\, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator\, is a person who has been in recovery since the mid 1980’s. Jeanne brings a wealth of knowledge from lived experiences through her own personal recovery. Jeanne has worked as a CPSS since 2008. Jeanne\, her husband Bob\, and her loyal golden retriever have supported peers as they attended their initial peer trainings as onsite coordinator/liaison with MDHHS Peer services area. Jeanne was certified as a WRAP facilitator and advanced level WRAP trainer in 2008. Since then\, she has facilitated many WRAP groups and trained peers across the state of Michigan through MDHHS and her own business\, Recovery INK\, LLC. Since 2020\, Jeanne has worked as both a Peer Warmline responder and supervisor on the Peer Warmline. Jeanne continues her daily pathway of recovery that is built on a positive attitude and personal responsibility. \n  \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nOnly 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/two-day-wrap-wellness-recovery-action-planning-training-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260303T171911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171955Z
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SUMMARY:So Many Roads: A Multiple Pathways Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nBetter understand many different groups that support multiple pathways.\nLearn about the history of mutual aid groups.\nSelf-discover all the pathways you have used to support your recovery.\nBe able to help the people you serve build a roadmap of their own unique recovery pathway.\n\nTrainers: \nAndrew 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. \nPriscilla Shafor (BS\, CADC\, CPRC\, CPRM\, RCPF) is a person in long-term recovery with over 20 years of experience working with individuals impacted by substance use disorders and involvement in the justice system. Her work focuses on expanding access to recovery support and empowering people to make informed choices about their recovery paths. \nShe is a contracted trainer with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)\, providing continuing education for Peer Recovery Coaches. Priscilla also holds the Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator (RCPF) designation through the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)\, authorizing her to facilitate all (CCAR) curricula. Her facilitation style blends lived experience with professional expertise and is grounded in a deep commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care. \nEligible for 4 virtual Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nOnly 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/so-many-roads-a-multiple-pathways-training-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260403T134222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T134222Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor- The Power of Celebrating Differences
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Celebrating Differences is a full-day\, skills-based training designed for peer professionals supporting individuals in their recovery journeys. Together\, we explore how identity\, values\, and lived experience shape recovery and influence how people find healing\, connection\, and hope. \nThrough conversation\, hands-on activities\, and reflection\, peers will build skills in humility and understanding how overlapping identities and experiences shape people’s lives\, supporting trust\, choice\, and mutual respect. Peers will examine barriers and stigma across differences and practice approaches that build trust\, respect choice\, and strengthen peer relationships that honor both mental health and substance use recovery. \n  \nParticipants will leave with practical tools to: \n\nCelebrate what makes each person unique.\nBuild authentic\, trust-based peer connections.\nCreate recovery spaces where every voice and pathway matter.\n\nThis training emphasizes openness\, curiosity\, and connections\, supporting peers to lead with respect\, recognize strengths\, and walk alongside others in ways that truly support recovery. \n  \nAbout the Trainers: \n\nJose Salinas\, CPSS\, CPRC\, is dually certified as a Peer Support Specialist and Peer Recovery Coach and a state of Michigan Peer trainer. With over a decade of experience in peer support\, Jose has facilitated trainings in Mental Health First Aid\, QPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer)\, Emotional CPR\, and mindfulness-based programs for addiction recovery. He is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate recovery from substance use and mental health challenges\, offering trauma-sensitive\, and compassionate support rooted in lived experience. \nA 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. \nHunter 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.\n\nGrounded 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. \nEligible for 6.5 Continuing Education credits. \nCoffee and lunch will be served at this training. \nRegistration: 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/ann-arbor-the-power-of-celebrating-differences/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor Regent Hotel\, 2455 Carpenter Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260608T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20251219T193707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T193707Z
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SUMMARY:Recovery Coach Certification Training - Kalamazoo\, MI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSteps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​ \n\nReview 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.\nIf you meet all of those requirements\, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers\nOnce 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.\n\nQuestions? Email MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov \nLink to CPRC Application \n 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/recovery-coach-certification-training-kalamazoo-mi/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Kalamazoo\, 1247 Westgate Drive\, Kalamazoo\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPRC/CPSS Certification
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260316T181305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T183410Z
UID:10000373-1780911000-1780932600@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:How to Process Your Own Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been stuck in grief? Have you had trouble “getting over” a loss? Everyone has experienced loss of one kind or another. Some experience the loss of a job\, a relationship\, or even the loss of expectations. This list of losses could go on. If you have experienced any loss\, especially if you are stuck in your grief\, this training will help you learn how to process your own grief. This will help you in your own recovery and help you be able to help those you work with at an even higher level. And that would be helpful to you\, wouldn’t it? \nIn This Training You Will: \n\nExplore individual experiences of loss in a safe\, supportive learning space.\nIdentify ways grief shows up in thoughts\, emotions\, and daily life.\nDiscover peer-based strategies for moving through grief at their own pace.\nRecognize strengths and resilience that support healing and recovery.\nGain new perspectives that promote hope and self-compassion.\nPractice practical tools they can use both for their own wellness and when supporting others.\n\nAbout the Trainer:\nChuck 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. \nEligible for 4.5 Virtual Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/how-to-process-your-own-grief-and-loss-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260311T163013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153811Z
UID:10000369-1781080200-1781195400@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Flint- Emotional CPR Two Day Training
DESCRIPTION:Emotional CPR (eCPR) is a public health education program that teaches people how to support someone experiencing an emotional crisis using three simple steps: Connecting\, supporting\, and revitalizing. \nEmotional CPR (eCPR) draws from principles found in: \n\nTrauma-informed care.\n\n\nPost disaster counseling.\n\n\nPeer support.\n\n\nEmotional intelligence.\n\n\nSuicide prevention.\n\nRespect for individual backgrounds and lived experiences.\n\nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nSupport individuals in channeling anger or intense emotions into purpose and strength.\nSpark motivation and meaningful change.\nHelp others recognize their own courage and resilience.\nView crisis as a turning point for growth.\nEncourage next steps toward personal goals.\nPractice self-care to sustainably support others.\nGuide others in accessing their own inner wisdom.\n\nWho Can Attend: \nMichigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDDHS) Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC). \nEligible for 13 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \n  \nTrainers: \nCarolyn Pifer\, CPSS\, Carolyn is a peer professional and trainer who brings both experience and compassion into her work. She is married and\, with her husband\, shares six grown children and eight grandchildren. \nWith a deep understanding of homelessness\, poverty\, and rebuilding life after a major mental health crisis\, Carolyn offers a warm\, nonjudgmental approach to peer support. In her trainings\, she creates welcoming spaces that honor resilience\, shared experience\, and the belief that recovery is possible. \nBraunwynn Franklin\, CPSS\, is the founder of 313 Network Solutions. She is a consultant\, trainer\, and advocate advancing trauma-responsive\, peer-led systems across mental health\, crisis care\, incarceration\, and reentry. Grounded in lived experience\, her work centers around Black women\, formerly incarcerated people\, and community-based evidence\, translating practice into policy\, leadership development\, and equitable systems change through education\, facilitation\, and accountable partnerships nationwide. \nDwayne Kelly CPSS\, is a retired Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Development Specialist with decades of experience serving veterans and individuals navigating mental health and life-transition challenges. He is a CPSS\, Emotional CPR and Ethics trainer. He is a 100% service-connected United States Marines Corp veteran and is recognized as a subject matter expert on veterans affairs. \nDwayne currently works part-time as a CPSS with Community Mental Health in Calhoun County at Summit Pointe\, where he continues his commitment to empowering individuals through advocacy\, education\, and peer-driven support. He is also the Founder/Executive Director of the Veteran Reinforcement Resource Center (VRRC)\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans overcome barriers to benefits\, stability\, and well-being. Beyond his professional work\, Dwayne is a husband\, father\, grandfather\, and pastor\, roles that deeply inform his compassionate\, service-centered approach. His life’s work reflects a passion for strengthening individuals\, families\, and communities\, especially those who have served. \n  \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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. \nIf you need lodging\, please use the Google Map link at the bottom of the page to explore hotel options in the area. \n 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/flint-emotional-cpr-two-day-training-2/
LOCATION:Genesee Health Systems (Baker College)\, 1040 W. Bristol Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260311T184238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T141933Z
UID:10000368-1781512200-1781541000@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Marquette- Seeing Through the Lens of Trauma
DESCRIPTION:This training provides Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC) with a trauma-informed understanding of how lived experiences of trauma can impact thoughts\, emotions\, behaviors\, and participation in group settings. Participants will explore the principles of trauma-informed and healing-centered peer support and learn practical strategies for creating emotionally safe\, inclusive\, and empowering group environments. The training emphasizes maintaining peer roles and boundaries while responding to trauma-related behaviors or disclosures\, supporting recovery and reducing the risk of re-traumatization. The CPSS and CPRC participants will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply when facilitating peer-led groups within their agencies. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nDefine trauma and Trauma Informed Care.\nIdentify trauma responses using peer support principles.\nDiscuss trauma-informed strategies that promote safety and participation in peer-led groups.\nDemonstrating trauma-informed facilitation strategies through modeling peer-run group activities.\n\nEligible for 6.5 Continuing Education credits. \nTrainer: \nGlynis Morris is a CPSS and CPRC with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. She recently retired after more than 10 years with Lincoln Behavioral Services in Redford\, Michigan\, where she facilitated groups on trauma and co-occurring disorders and served as a member of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy team. \nGlynis brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She has trained CPSS and CPRC professionals across Michigan on human trafficking and trauma-informed healing\, offering a compassionate\, real-world perspective grounded in recovery and resilience. Her passion lies in giving back to individuals who feel hopeless after experiencing the cruelty of life and in walking alongside others as they rediscover strength\, purpose\, and healing. \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/marquette-seeing-through-the-lens-of-trauma/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Marquette\, 1951 US-41\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260311T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T184301Z
UID:10000365-1781598600-1781627400@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Marquette- Advanced Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
DESCRIPTION:Note: This new training is only for individuals in their second renewal 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. \nTraining Overview: \nCertified 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. \nTraining Objectives:  \n\nCompare and contrast personal values with peer support values.\nExplore ethical scenarios using the Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) code of ethics.\nExamine personal boundaries considering workplace policies.\nIdentify barriers to self-care and methods to improve self-care.\n\nEligible for 6.5 Continuing Education credits. \nTrainers: \nHunter 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.\nGrounded 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. \nGlynis Morris\, CPSS\, CPRC\, is dually certified as a Peer Support Specialist and Peer Recovery Coach with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. She recently retired after more than 10 years with Lincoln Behavioral Services in Redford\, Michigan\, where she facilitated groups on trauma and co-occurring disorders and served as a member of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy team.\nGlynis brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She has trained CPSS and CPRC professionals across Michigan on human trafficking and trauma-informed healing\, offering a compassionate\, real-world perspective grounded in recovery and resilience. Her passion lies in giving back to individuals who feel hopeless after experiencing the cruelty of life and in walking alongside others as they rediscover strength\, purpose\, and healing. \nCoffee and lunch will be served at this training. \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/marquette-advanced-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Marquette\, 1951 US-41\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260311T184321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T184321Z
UID:10000370-1781685000-1781713800@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Marquette- Human Trafficking and the Effectiveness of Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Human Trafficking and the Effectiveness of Peer Support is designed to provide peers with functional and practical tools\, enabling them to learn and better understand the crime of human trafficking\, the different types of human trafficking that exist\, and an understanding of the scope of the problem. This course will enable peers in the field to better identify human trafficking and provide greater assistance. Victims of human trafficking suffer a violation of human rights. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nTo gain an understanding of the scope and magnitude of human trafficking.\nUnderstand the unique dynamics of human trafficking and the circumstances that victims experience\, including the trauma and context of fear and manipulation.\nApply tools and victim assistance strategies when working with individuals involved in human trafficking to ensure their safety.\nDescribe the various partnerships that are essential for helping them.\nTo recognize and articulate the various forms of human trafficking and modern-day slavery that exist.\nTo understand the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual trauma experienced by victims.\nTo facilitate a discussion with your agency on human trafficking.\n\nEligible for 6.5 Continuing Education credits. \nPresented by: Deborah Monroe\, CPSS\, CPRC\, CHW \nDeborah Monroe is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Peer Recovery Coach and Community Health Worker. She has over 15 years of experience grounded in recovery\, connection\, and hope. She has provided state certification trainings within the Michigan Department of Corrections\, and supported individuals returning from incarceration\, she strengthened person-centered planning and is an independent facilitator in Oakland County. Deb is the lead trainer in providing crisis training on behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Services area. She established Michigan’s first Peer-run respite and has supported peers in a variety of crisis settings. Deb was appointed by two governors to three terms on the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission. She is an advanced Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for Peer Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches. \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/marquette-human-trafficking-and-the-effectiveness-of-peer-support/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Marquette\, 1951 US-41\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260324T114207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151337Z
UID:10000376-1782493200-1782651600@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:RAM (Higgins Lake)- Rooted and Renewed: A Restorative Retreat for Peer Professionals
DESCRIPTION:June 26 – 28\, 2026\nFriday\, June 26\, 2026: Check-in time is at 5 p.m.; activities begin at 6 p.m.\nSunday\, June 28\, 2026: Departure\, 1 p.m. \nA weekend of mindfulness\, holistic recovery\, and sustainable peer practice. \nStep away from the noise and into a weekend designed for rest\, reflection\, and renewal. Rooted and Renewed invites Peer professionals to slow down\, reconnect with their inner resources\, and strengthen sustainable practices that support both personal well-being and professional effectiveness. \nThrough guided meditation\, gentle movement\, embodied awareness\, nature immersion\, holistic wellness exploration\, and intentional peer connection\, this retreat creates space for emotional safety\, shared silence\, and deep listening. Participants leave with tools and practices that enhance their ability to support others while maintaining balance\, boundaries\, and resiliency in their peer work. \nParticipants will:\n• Deepen self-awareness and reflection to better understand their responses and support choices when working with the people we serve.\n• Build resilience and stress regulation skills to prevent burnout and maintain sustainable peer support practice.\n• Learn to incorporate nature and mindful practices as tools to help peers reconnect and ground themselves.\n• Practice shared silence and attentive listening to enhance peer connection and model presence without fixing or rescuing.\n• Engage in Peer circles grounded in non-fixing\, non-judgmental communication to strengthen relational skills and supportive community.\n• Reconnect with personal and community wisdom to bring renewed energy\, insight\, and compassion into their peer work. \nWhat to bring:\nWear comfortable clothing suitable for meditation and gentle movement. Bring a personal centering piece — prayer beads or a mala necklace\, lava rocks with essential oils\, a special stone\, or any meaningful object that helps you focus and feel grounded.\nCome as you are. Leave rooted in presence — and renewed for the work ahead. \nEligible for 10 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Continuing Education credits. \nPlease note that a minimum of 12 participants is required for this training. If registration does not meet this minimum\, the session may be canceled. \nTrainers:\nJose Salinas is a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)\, Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC)\, and a state of Michigan Peer trainer. With over a decade of experience in peer support\, Jose has facilitated trainings in Mental Health First Aid\, QPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer)\, Emotional CPR\, and mindfulness-based programs for addiction recovery. He is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate recovery from substance use and mental health challenges\, offering trauma-sensitive\, and compassionate support rooted in lived experience. \nA 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. \nRodasi Campbell\, CPRC\, RCPF\, ERYT\, is a woman on the path of discovery in recovery from substances\, mental health\, relationships\, and the mind. She has an extensive background in spirituality and health including yogic science\, women’s spirituality and alternative and earth-based spiritualities. Rodasi is a mom\, an author\, and a CPRC trainer for the MDHHS. \nElig \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/ram-higgins-lake-rooted-and-renewed-a-restorative-retreat-for-peer-professionals/
LOCATION:RAM Center\, 104 Conservation Dr.\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20260319T141912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142420Z
UID:10000374-1783585800-1783614600@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Farmington Hills- Peer Connections in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Peer Connections in Crisis emphasizes the value of lived experience and mutual support in crisis situations. This training teaches participants how peer support complements clinical services in crisis response. It equips peer supporters with essential tools and techniques that reduce tension or intensity. Emphasis is placed on creating sustainable\, healthy crisis support practices. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDefinitions and types of crises along with common reactions.\nRole boundaries for relational crisis response.\nCrisis support skills that reduce tension or intensity.\nLived-experience–informed humility and trauma informed support responses.\nSelf-care and support after a crisis.\n\nCoffee and lunch will be served at this training. \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.  \nPlease note that a minimum of 12 participants is required for this training. If registration does not meet this minimum\, the session may be canceled. \nTrainers: \nGlynis Morris is a CPSS and a CPRC with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. She recently retired after more than 10 years with Lincoln Behavioral Services in Redford\, Michigan\, where she facilitated groups on trauma and co-occurring disorders and served as a member of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy team. \nGlynis brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She has trained CPSS and CPRC professionals across Michigan on human trafficking and trauma-informed healing\, offering a compassionate\, real-world perspective grounded in recovery and resilience. Her passion lies in giving back to individuals who feel hopeless after experiencing the cruelty of life and in walking alongside others as they rediscover strength\, purpose\, and healing. \nDeborah Monroe is a CPSS\, CPRC and Community Health Worker. She has over 15 years of experience grounded in recovery\, connection\, and hope. She has provided state certification trainings within the Michigan Department of Corrections\, and supported individuals returning from incarceration\, she strengthened person-centered planning and is an independent facilitator in Oakland County. Deb is the lead trainer in providing crisis training on behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Services area. She established Michigan’s first Peer-run respite and has supported peers in a variety of crisis settings. Deb was appointed by two governors to three terms on the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission. She is an advanced Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for CPSS and CPRC. \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/farmington-hills-peer-connections-in-crisis/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Farmington Hills\, 33103 Hamilton Ct\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20251219T193858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T193858Z
UID:10000334-1783931400-1784305800@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Recovery Coach Certification Training - Troy\, MI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSteps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​ \n\nReview 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.\nIf you meet all of those requirements\, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers\nOnce 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.\n\nQuestions? Email MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov \nLink to CPRC Application \n 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/recovery-coach-certification-training-troy-mi/
LOCATION:Oakland Community Health Network\, 5505 Corporate Dr.\, Troy\, MI\, 48098\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPRC/CPSS Certification
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080210
CREATED:20251219T193946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T193946Z
UID:10000335-1783931400-1784305800@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Support Specialist Certification Training - Troy\, MI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSteps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​ \n\nReview 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.\nIf you meet all of those requirements\, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers\nOnce 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.\n\nQuestions? Email MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov \nLink to CPSS Application \n 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/support-specialist-certification-training-troy-mi-2/
LOCATION:Oakland Community Health Network\, 5505 Corporate Dr.\, Troy\, MI\, 48098\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPRC/CPSS Certification
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T083000
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SUMMARY:Jackson- 3 Day WRAP Training
DESCRIPTION:Attend a three-day learning process in WRAP to become a Copeland Certified WRAP Facilitator. \nYou will gain a deeper understanding of the recovery process and learn to: \n\nFacilitate groups in creating their individualized WRAP.\nEmpower and motivate people to work toward recovery and wellness.\nEnhance the valuable relationship between WRAP and the work of a peer.\nPromote authenticity and unconditional high regard for all\, as well as a strong set of values and ethics to guide you.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nMichigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC) who have met the following criteria: \n\nCompleted your own WRAP\, which includes crisis planning/post crisis planning by attending a WRAP group.\nBe 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.\nHave actively applied the principles of WRAP in your own wellness and recovery journey.\nCan speak for five minutes on the topic of recovery.\nEveryone must have support from their agency to implement WRAP workshops.\n\nPresenters:  \nDeborah Monroe\, CPSS\, CPRC\, CHW\, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator\, has over 15 years of experience grounded in recovery\, connection\, and hope. She has provided state certification trainings within the Michigan Department of Corrections\, and supported individuals returning from incarceration\, she strengthened person-centered planning and is an independent facilitator in Oakland County. Deb is the lead trainer in providing crisis training on behalf of the MDHHS Peer services area. She established Michigan’s first peer-run respite and has supported peers in a variety of crisis settings. Deb was appointed by two governors to three terms on the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission. She is an advanced WRAP facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for CPSS and CPRC. \nJeanne White CPSS\, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator\, is a person who has been in recovery since the mid 1980’s. Jeanne brings a wealth of knowledge from lived experiences through her own personal recovery. Jeanne has worked as a CPSS since 2008. Jeanne\, her husband Bob\, and her loyal golden retriever have supported peers as they attended their initial peer trainings as onsite coordinator/liaison with MDHHS Peer services area. Jeanne was certified as a WRAP facilitator and advanced level WRAP trainer in 2008. Since then\, she has facilitated many WRAP groups and trained peers across the state of Michigan through MDHHS and her own business\, Recovery INK\, LLC. Since 2020\, Jeanne has worked as both a Peer Warmline responder and supervisor on the Peer Warmline. Jeanne continues her daily pathway of recovery that is built on a positive attitude and personal responsibility. \nEligible for 19.5 Continuing Education credits. \nBreakfast and lunch will be served at this training. \nA limited number of hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate at the  Courtyard by Marriott- Jackson for training participants. \nTo reserve a room\, please use the booking link below and confirm that your arrival and departure dates are correct before completing your reservation. Please note: lodging is self-pay. This training does not cover hotel costs. \nBook your group rate for MiPeers WRAP Training \nRegistration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card\, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. \nONLY 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. \nCancellation 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. \nAttendance 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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/jackson-3-day-wrap-training/
LOCATION:Courtyard Jackson\, 2010 Bondsteel Dr.\, Jackson\, 49202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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