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SUMMARY:RAM Center (Higgins Lake)- Building Financial Wellness: Empowering Communities Through Financial Education
DESCRIPTION:What is Building Financial Wellness? \nBuilding Financial Wellness is a peer developed\, peer led curriculum designed for individuals with mental health and or substance use challenges. It empowers participants to: \n\nGain control over their personal finances. \nSetting attainable financial goals.\nUsing strengths\, peer support\, and resources.\nBuilding confidence in financial decision making.\n\nDeveloped by Collaborative Supports Programs of New Jersey and the Center on Integrated Healthcare and Self-directed Recovery at the University of Illinois at Chicago\, this program is changing lives and building hope.  \nBecome a facilitator! \nAre you a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or a Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC)\, enthusiastic about empowering others? Join us for a facilitator training session to learn how to bring this impactful program to your community. \nWho should attend? CPSSs/CPRCs. \nTraining format: A one-day training designed to equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to lead a six-week course in your community. \nSupport: Agencies must support their peers in implementing this program. \nWhy become a facilitator? \n\nHelp individuals develop financial resilience.\nBuild connections through shared experiences.\nBring hope and empowerment to their community.\n\nInterested in attending additional trainings at the RAM Retreat Center this week? \nPlease select any additional training sessions you would like to attend\, below are links for all available trainings at Higgins\, you must sign up for each separately: \n\nMonday\, October 26: Ethics and Boundaries or 8 Dimensions of Wellness\nTuesday\, October 27: Building Financial Wellness or Supporting Yourself while Supporting Others\nWednesday\, October 28: Moral Injury or Advanced Ethics and Boundaries\nThursday October 29: Seeing through the Lens of Trauma\, or Not Every Storm is a Crisis: Exploring the Difference\nFriday\, October 30: Leading with Conviction or Holistic Recovery Explorations\n\nEligible for 6.5 virtual Continuing Education credits. \nTrainers: \nJulie Smythe\, CPSS\, is a passionate advocate for recovery and supporting the peer workforce in the state of Michigan. As the Coordinator of Peer Recovery Trainings and Supports\, Julie is committed to supporting a multifaceted approach to recovery and recovery pathways. As a CPSS\, Julie spent 10 years on the Assertive Community Treatment team\, seven years as part of the CPSS certification training team\, before embarking on her current position. She is instrumental in the creation and collaboration of new and best practice curriculums to support the advancement of the peer workforce in Michigan. \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 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (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. \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 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. 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-center-higgins-lake-building-financial-wellness-empowering-communities-through-financial-education/
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:20261028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260812T194237Z
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SUMMARY:RAM Center (Higgins Lake)- Moral Injury
DESCRIPTION:Moral injury is deeply psychological and emotional\, often leading to guilt\, shame\, and long-term distress. It can be especially painful when no legal consequences exist\, yet a person struggles with their own internal moral code. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine Moral Injury.\nIdentify causes of Moral Injury.\nRecognize the psychological and emotional impact.\nDiscuss strategies for recognizing and addressing Moral Injury.\nExamine approaches to prevent and heal from Moral Injury.\n\nAbout the Trainer: \nDr. 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). \nInterested in attending additional trainings at the RAM Retreat Center this week? \nPlease select any additional training sessions you would like to attend\, below are links for all available trainings at Higgins\, you must sign up for each separately: \n\nMonday\, October 26: Ethics and Boundaries or 8 Dimensions of Wellness\nTuesday\, October 27: Building Financial Wellness or Supporting Yourself while Supporting Others\nWednesday\, October 28: Moral Injury or Advanced Ethics and Boundaries\nThursday October 29: Seeing through the Lens of Trauma\, or Not Every Storm is a Crisis: Exploring the Difference\nFriday\, October 30: Leading with Conviction or Holistic Recovery Explorations\n\nEligible for 6.5 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 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-center-higgins-lake-moral-injury/
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:20261029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T163000
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SUMMARY:RAM Center (Higgins Lake)- Not Every Storm Is a Crisis: Exploring the Difference
DESCRIPTION:This practical\, skills-focused session explores the difference between distress and crisis and why recognizing that difference matters. Participants will use the Ethics and Boundaries framework to practice responding to real-world situations with confidence and clarity. Through discussion and hands-on activities\, they’ll learn how to stay grounded\, respond within their role\, and know when additional support is needed. \nObjectives \n\nParticipants will practice recognizing the difference between distress and imminent risk using real-world language and examples from the Ethics and Boundaries framework (focus on understanding meaning\, timing\, and urgency\, not assessment).\nParticipants will practice Ethics and Boundaries response skills\, including grounding\, curiosity\, and containment\, to stay calm\, focused\, and within their role during challenging situations (concrete practice: slowing down\, exploring meaning\, responding without panic).\nParticipants will practice choosing appropriate next steps for both distress and crisis situations\, including when to pause\, when to seek additional support\, and how to maintain a supportive relationship (practical skills that reflect what peers do in real-world situations).\n\nTrainers: \nTamra Oman is a national speaker\, consultant\, and group facilitator. She believes deeply in cultivating a culture of hope\, healing\, and compassion for all. She was the first “peer/consumer” to be hired in the state of Wisconsin to work in a correctional facility. Ms. Oman uses humor and compassion to connect with her audience. She brings a unique perspective based on her own personal and professional experiences. \nPaula Buege is a fierce advocate for rights and dignity for people to make their own decisions. Currently she works directly with individuals and families who have children experiencing social/emotional/mental health and substance use challenges. She infuses her lived experience into her trainings and daily work. \nEligible for 6.5 Continuing Education credits. \n\n\nInterested in attending additional trainings at the RAM Retreat Center this week? \nPlease select any additional training sessions you would like to attend\, below are links for all available trainings at Higgins\, you must sign up for each separately: \n\nMonday\, October 26: Ethics and Boundaries or 8 Dimensions of Wellness\nTuesday\, October 27: Building Financial Wellness or Supporting Yourself while Supporting Others\nWednesday\, October 28: Moral Injury or Advanced Ethics and Boundaries\nThursday October 29: Seeing through the Lens of Trauma\, or Not Every Storm is a Crisis: Exploring the Difference\nFriday\, October 30: Leading with Conviction or Holistic Recovery Explorations\n\n\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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/ram-center-higgins-lake-not-every-storm-is-a-crisis-exploring-the-difference/
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:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T194722Z
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SUMMARY:RAM Center (Higgins Lake)- Holistic Recovery for Peers
DESCRIPTION:Learn holistic principles and practices that support the recovery journey. Explore healing arts practices like reiki\, tai chi\, shiatsu\, yoga\, pranayama\, meditation\, and more. Gain a basic understanding of holistic recovery through ancestral\, yogic\, and Asian healing arts frameworks. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn the basics of science of yogic\, energy and ancestral practices.\nUnderstand the philosophical principles of holistic recovery.\nUnderstand how to incorporate yogic science\, energy healing\, and ancestral wisdoms into your recovery journey.\nUnderstand how to support others to incorporate holistic practices in their recovery.\n\n*If you have any concerns what will be shared or practiced here may conflict with your religious beliefs\, please consider not attending this offering. Full participation is required for credit for this offering. \nPresented by: \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 Certified Peer Recovery Coach trainer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. \nEligible for 6.5 Continuing Education credits. \nInterested in attending additional trainings at the RAM Retreat Center this week? \nPlease select any additional training sessions you would like to attend\, below are links for all available trainings at Higgins\, you must sign up for each separately: \n\nMonday\, October 26: Ethics and Boundaries or 8 Dimensions of Wellness\nTuesday\, October 27: Building Financial Wellness or Supporting Yourself while Supporting Others\nWednesday\, October 28: Moral Injury or Advanced Ethics and Boundaries\nThursday October 29: Seeing through the Lens of Trauma\, or Not Every Storm is a Crisis: Exploring the Difference\nFriday\, October 30: Leading with Conviction or Holistic Recovery Explorations\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/holistic-recovery-for-peers-2/
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:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T153000
DTSTAMP:20260812T194540Z
CREATED:20260812T193655Z
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SUMMARY:RAM Center (Higgins Lake)- Leading with Conviction
DESCRIPTION:This practical\, peer-driven session helps participants strengthen their leadership voice and skills\, clarify their influence\, and lead with purpose and integrity in real time. \nObjectives \n\nParticipants will identify their core leadership values and practice naming how those values guide decisions\, boundaries\, and influence change.\nParticipants will apply peer-centered leadership skills; collaboration\, transparency\, and relational accountability to real scenarios drawn from lived experience.\nParticipants will rehearse steady\, conviction-based responses to common leadership challenges\, including conflict\, role clarity\, and navigating power with integrity.\n\nTrainers: \nTamra Oman is a national speaker\, consultant\, and group facilitator. She believes deeply in cultivating a culture of hope\, healing\, and compassion for all. She was the first “peer/consumer” to be hired in the state of Wisconsin to work in a correctional facility. Ms. Oman uses humor and compassion to connect with her audience. She brings a unique perspective based on her own personal and professional experiences.\n \nPaula Buege is a fierce advocate for rights and dignity for people to make their own decisions. Currently she works directly with individuals and families who have children experiencing social/emotional/mental health and substance use challenges. She infuses her lived experience into her trainings and daily work. \nEligible for 5.5 Continuing Education credits. \nInterested in attending additional trainings at the RAM Retreat Center this week? \nPlease select any additional training sessions you would like to attend\, below are links for all available trainings at Higgins\, you must sign up for each separately: \n\nMonday\, October 26: Ethics and Boundaries or 8 Dimensions of Wellness\nTuesday\, October 27: Building Financial Wellness or Supporting Yourself while Supporting Others\nWednesday\, October 28: Moral Injury or Advanced Ethics and Boundaries\nThursday October 29: Seeing through the Lens of Trauma\, or Not Every Storm is a Crisis: Exploring the Difference\nFriday\, October 30: Leading with Conviction or Holistic Recovery Explorations\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/ram-center-higgins-lake-leading-with-conviction/
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:20261116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261120T163000
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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-2/
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:20261116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260714T191922Z
CREATED:20260714T185838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T191922Z
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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-2/
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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