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Maryville: Resisting Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with the 'Zone of Fabulousness'
2026-08-24 10:00 - 2026-08-25 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Rd, Holly, MI, 48442, United States
According to the National Institutes of Health, burnout has been on the rise for years among health care workers and is associated with increased risk of job dissatisfaction, suicide, and negative patient outcomes. Resisting burnout means we need to go beyond the self-care we are normally told to perform, and to shift towards building collective care to nurture our well-being, considering cultural, spiritual, relational and community-based ways to support ourselves and our communities.
Using “The Zone of Balance,” a social-justice oriented framework developed by Canadian social worker Vikki Reynolds and her peer-led team, we will examine an alternative approach to burnout which includes the story of sustainability and the importance of collective care to nourish our hope, honor the strength we witness in the people we work alongside, and to allow us to work in alignment with our ethics. Participants will be invited to begin building a “solidarity team;” examine what ideas and practices sustain them; and plan for how they might access support when burnout arises.
We will also develop a foundation for understanding responses to loss and hardship in our work from a place that holds dignity and respect for workers and the people we serve. We’ll consider what it means to practice “Holding on and Letting Go,” including strategies for honoring the lives of people we serve and our own best work while acknowledging the grief and pain of loss.
Who this workshop is for:
Peer Support specialists and Peer Recovery Coaches who work in high-stress, high-trauma environments.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

Describe the function of self-care in peer work.
Explain why self-care is not sufficient for preventing burnout.
Describe the spectrum of how burnout manifests in the behavioral health workforce.
Name concrete strategies for inviting collective care and collective accountability.
Describe ways of carrying forth the lessons from grief and loss in the work.
Understand how to avoid re-traumatization in the debriefing process.

Trainer:
Leah Harris, MA is a peer with 20 years of experience in training the peer workforce across the U.S. As a result, Leah has a unique view into the common challenges peer workers face on the job. Leah has worked with and consulted numerous organizations including the National Association for State Mental Health Program Directors, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Virgina Organization of Consumers Asserting Leader (VOCAL), and the National Empowerment Center. Leah is a certified ‘Zone of Fabulousness’ trainer and is excited to share this powerful set of approaches to resist burnout and reducing the impact of work-related trauma.
Eligible for 11 MDHHS continuing education credits.
This Training is part of our Maryville Retreat. If you would like to attend The 2 Day WRAP, visit this link to sign up: 2 Day WRAP.
Lodging:
Lodging will be provided.
Registration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance.
ONLY if you need to pay by check, please complete this form (click here) and email it to: registration@mipeers.org. Do not use this form if you are paying by credit/debit card. Please note that this form takes up to 5 business days for processing, and placement is not assured until you receive a confirmation of your registration.
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another employee of the same agency upon written request to registration@mipeers.org. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 12 days prior to the date of the training. Failure to cancel registration within the allotted time will result in registration fees being forfeited. For questions, e-mail registration@mipeers.org.
Attendance Policy: You must attend the entire training. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be allowed to attend as part of the CE requirements. Breaks are built into the training schedule. Participants who miss more than 10 minutes of the training outside of scheduled breaks will not receive CE credit. Attendees must follow the training guidelines.

Maryville- Two Day Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Training
2026-08-26 09:00 - 2026-08-27 16:00 | Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Rd, Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Training Overview:
This 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 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. You must attend both days.
Objectives:

Recognize the importance of the WRAP 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 (CPSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC).

Trainers:
Deborah 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.
Jeanne 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.
Eligible for 11 MDHHS continuing education credits.

This training is part of our Maryville retreat. If you would like to attend Resisting Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with the ‘Zone of Fabulousness’ on the 24th and 25th please visit this link to register: Resisting Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with the ‘Zone of Fabulousness’.
Lodging:
Lodging will be provided.
Registration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance.
ONLY if you need to pay by check, please complete this form (click here) and email it to: registration@mipeers.org. Do not use this form if you are paying by credit/debit card. Please note that this form takes up to 5 business days for processing, and placement is not assured until you receive a confirmation of your registration.
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another employee of the same agency upon written request to registration@mipeers.org. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 12 days prior to the date of the training. Failure to cancel registration within the allotted time will result in registration fees being forfeited. For questions, e-mail registration@mipeers.org.
Attendance Policy: You must attend the entire training. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be allowed to attend as part of the CE requirements. Breaks are built into the training schedule. Participants who miss more than 10 minutes of the training outside of scheduled breaks will not receive CE credit. Attendees must follow the training guidelines.

Maryville- Invisible Wounds of Trauma
2026-08-26 09:00 - 2026-08-27 16:00 | Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Rd, Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Invisible Wounds: Understanding Trauma Beyond What the Eye Can See is a comprehensive training that explores how trauma often manifests internally through emotional, psychological, and physiological changes rather than visible injury. This workshop equips participants with a deeper understanding of hidden trauma responses across diverse populations and provides practical strategies for supportive, trauma-informed engagement that honor each person’s background, lived experience, and community context.
By the end of this training, you should:

Be able to identify the concept of “invisible wounds” and describe how trauma can manifest emotionally, psychologically, and physically without visible injury.
Understand the hidden impact of trauma, including how chronic stress and traumatic experiences affect the brain, body, and behavior.
Recognize common barriers that prevent individuals, especially men and marginalized populations, from disclosing invisible trauma and seeking support.
Be prepared to apply trauma-informed principles to support individuals with invisible wounds through validation, safety-building, and engagement that respect the person’s background, identity, and community experience.

About the Trainer:
Dr. Kevin Scott is an honorably discharged decorated Marine Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Science, both in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. He earned a doctorate in Community Counseling and Care specializing in Traumatology from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Scott also maintains national memberships and state certifications across several mental health and professional organizations, including Harvard’s T. H. Chan School of Public Health Executive Leadership Development, National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NACDP), Commission on Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP), and Commission on Correctional Healthcare Professional–Mental Health (CCHP-MH).
This training is part of the Maryville retreat, If you would like to attend The 2 Day WRAP, visit this link to sign up: 2 Day WRAP.

Lodging:
Lodging will be provided.
Registration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. ONLY if you need to pay by check, please complete this form (click here) and email it to: registration@mipeers.org. Do not use this form if you are paying by credit/debit card. Please note that this form takes up to 5 business days for processing, and registration is not assured until we receive the check, and you receive a confirmation of your registration.
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another employee of the same agency upon written request to registration@mipeers.org. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 12 days prior to the date of the training. Failure to cancel registration within the allotted time will result in registration fees being forfeited. For questions, e-mail registration@mipeers.org.
Attendance Policy: You must attend the entire training. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be allowed to attend as part of the CE requirements. Breaks are built into the training schedule. Participants who miss more than 10 minutes of the training outside of scheduled breaks will not receive CE credit. Attendees must follow the training guidelines.

Recovery Coach Certification Training - Detroit, MI
2026-09-14 08:30 - 2026-09-18 16:30 | Sheraton Detroit, 8000 Merriman Road, Romulus, 48714, United States
The peer support field is always growing! If you are interested in becoming an MDHHS recovery coach (CPRC), use this information about the certification process.
Steps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​

Review the CPRC application linked here. On the very first page of the applications you will find a list of eligibility requirements to be eligible for certification.
If you meet all of those requirements, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed and someone from the MDHHS team will reach out within 15 business days with information on the next steps in the process.

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

Support Specialist Certification Training - Detroit, MI
2026-09-14 08:30 - 2026-09-18 16:30 | Sheraton Detroit, 8000 Merriman Road, Romulus, 48714, United States
The peer support field is always growing! If you are interested in becoming an MDHHS Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), use this information about the certification process.
Steps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​

Review the CPSS application linked here. On the very first page of the applications you will find a list of eligibility requirements to be eligible for certification.
If you meet all of those requirements, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed and someone from the MDHHS team will reach out within 15 business days with information on the next steps in the process.

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

Novi- Crisis Through a Peer Support Lens
2026-09-21 08:30 - 2026-09-23 16:30 | Doubletree Detroit Novi, 42100 Crescent Blvd, Novi, MI, 48375, United States
Note: This training is for peers who work in formal crisis settings including mobile crisis teams and crisis services units.
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.
Eligible for 19.5 continuing education credits.
Trainers:
Deborah Monroe, CPSS, CPRC, CHW, Advanced Level Wellness Recovery Action Plan (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 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 WRAP facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC).
Glynis Morris is a CPSS and MDHHS-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 (DBT) team.
Glynis 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.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at this training.
A limited number of hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate at the Doubletree Detroit Novi for training participants.
To 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.
Booking Link:
MIPeers Certification
Registration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. ONLY if you need to pay by check, please complete this form (click here) and email it to: registration@mipeers.org. Do not use this form if you are paying by credit/debit card. Please note that this form takes up to 5 business days for processing, and registration is not assured until we receive the check, and you receive a confirmation of your registration.
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another employee of the same agency upon written request to registration@mipeers.org. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 12 days prior to the date of the training. Failure to cancel registration within the allotted time will result in registration fees being forfeited. For questions, e-mail registration@mipeers.org.
Attendance Policy: You must attend the entire training. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be allowed to attend as part of the CE requirements. Breaks are built into the training schedule. Participants who miss more than 10 minutes of the training outside of scheduled breaks will not receive CE credit. Attendees must follow the training guidelines.
