You know the saying, “If you’re not at the table, then you might be on the menu!” Learn the roles of the power players so you’re sitting at the table and influencing change! Objectives: Strengthen Participant Advocacy: Equip you with strategies to claim your seat at the decision-making table and effectively represent your community’s voice. […]
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) teaches self-empowerment based on scientific principles and evidence. The recovery program helps people overcome all forms of addictive behaviors. This includes those involving, alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, sex, and pornography. Upon completion of this three-day virtual program, you will be able to: Express confidence to start and facilitate a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have questions about the continuing education requirements for your CPSS or CPRC certification? Join representatives from MDHHS to get all of your questions answered. Registration is not necessary. This session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here. Meeting ID: 878 1085 1212 Passcode: v9PxiF
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 […]
What is Building Financial Wellness? Building Financial Wellness is a peer developed, peer led curriculum designed for individuals with mental health and or substance use challenges. It empowers participants to: Gain control over their personal finances. Setting attainable financial goals. Using strengths, peer support, and resources. Building confidence in financial decision making. Developed by Collaborative […]
The struggle we feel in relationships is universal. When we experience conflict with those that are closest to us, family, friends, and even colleagues, it is painful. In these situations, we often feel anger, resentment, and emotional avoidance. We refer to this as the pain of disconnection. The other type of anguish we experience is […]
Trauma-informed peer support is a powerful and essential approach grounded in empathy, mutuality, and empowerment and guided by lived experience. This 2-day training teaches participants that supporters are uniquely positioned to validate and normalize trauma experiences while promoting mutual growth. Training Objectives: Define trauma, its effects on us and others. Understand how our own trauma […]
Being told to “reframe it” is something most of us have heard, or maybe even something you’ve said yourself. Right along with the phrase “reframe it” is often the phrase “turn the negative into a positive." Has anyone ever shown you “how to"—reframe it? In this four hour training, you will be shown different ways […]
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 […]
Connections in Crisis emphasizes the value of lived experience and mutual support in crisis situations. This training teaches participants how peer support complements clinical services in crisis response. It equips peer supporters with essential tools and techniques that reduce tension or intensity. Emphasis is placed on creating sustainable, healthy crisis support practices. Participants will learn: […]
