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 […]
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: 872 9716 5783 Passcode: eF2nqe
When Conversation Turns to Suicide is a training for providers, peer supporters, family, friends, and others in the community who want to build understanding and develop skills to aid them in more effectively supporting others who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts. This training is rooted in the ‘Alternatives to Suicide’ approach and offers an […]
Participants in this training will learn directly from people who have experienced voices, visions and unusual beliefs and will come away with strategies and approaches that they can use in work and life! This training is designed for peers who want to explore current research, innovative strategies, and supports developed by people with lived experience […]
Explore new pathways in your recovery journey with our interactive online training. Learn how different recovery routes can support your personal growth and those you serve. Through collaboration and self-reflection, you'll uncover and share pathways you may not have realized were part of your recovery. Join us for a session of discovery and connection. Training […]
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 […]
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. Learning Objectives: Define Moral Injury. Identify causes of Moral Injury. Recognize the psychological and emotional impact. Discus strategies for recognizing […]
Emotional CPR (eCPR) is a public health educational program designed to teach people to assist others through an emotional crisis in three simple steps: Connecting, Empowering and Revitalizing. Emotional CPR (eCPR) is based on the principles shared by several support approaches: Trauma-informed care. Counseling after disasters. Peer support. Emotional intelligence. Suicide prevention. Cultural attunement. Participants […]
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 would it be like if you could direct your internal dialogue where you want it to go? Wouldn’t it be great to silence your inner critic? Improving Your Self-Talk will help you do that very thing. This training will tell you how to “catch it, check it, change it.” It will allow you to […]
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: 832 4843 9307 Passcode: qby1Si
Learn how to meditate and how to share meditation with those you serve. This training will provide you with self-care tools to develop or deepen your own meditation practice, learning to be more present, understanding the science behind the practice of meditation, and learning introductory techniques and principles for sharing meditation with those you serve. […]
