MiPeers

Meeting Difficult Emotions: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness for Peers in Crisis Settings
2024-05-07 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Zoom
$25 Registration Fee. Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. Please see this link for flyer and registration.
We evolved to have a negativity bias. It’s been hardwired since we were in caves to save us from predators. Today, however, many of the lions and tigers in our lives are created by our thoughts and
emotions. As Mark Twain once said, “I have had many catastrophes in my life, most of which never happened.” – Mark Twain
To create happiness, and happiness first, we must find healthy ways to work with our challenging thoughts and emotions. We’ll begin this workshop by discussing different strategies to defuse
difficult emotions and learn practices to bring us back to balance. In the second part of this workshop, we will learn methods to rebalance our nervous system and rewire our brains for a more positive outlook.
Trainer: Carol Hendershot

WRAP Training
2024-05-06 09:00 - 2024-05-07 16:00 | Zoom
$50 Registration Fee. This training is eligible for 11 hours of MDHHS continuing education credits. Please see this link for the flyer and registration.
Training 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 or Certified Recovery Coach.

Trainers: Deb Monroe and Jeanne White

So Many Roads: A multiple Pathways Training
2024-05-03 12:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Eligible for 3.75 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. See this link for flyer and registration.
This training explores multiple pathways of recovery and how participants have and can use them to support their own personal recovery journey as well as the people they serve. This training is an interactive, introspective experience in which participants collaborate, share, and discover pathways they may have used that they did not even realize were a recovery pathway.
Trainers: Andrew Brown and Priscilla Shafor

Continuing Education Q&A Session
2024-04-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-14 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Challenging Relationships & Caregiver Fatigue for Peers in Crisis Settings
2024-04-30 09:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee
Relationships can be difficult. In this class you will learn about two different types of relational pain: the pain of disconnection and the pain of connection.
The pain of disconnection is something we are all familiar with. Our first reaction to conflict with family, colleagues, or acquaintances is often anger, resentment, and emotional distancing. These difficult emotions often conceal more subtle emotions and unmet needs that we didn’t realize were there.
The other type of relational discomfort, the pain of connection, can occur in caregiving situations simply because we are human. We are hardwired to connect, cooperate, and nurture one another. This makes our lives rich and rewarding but can also make us vulnerable to the empathic distress of feeling the suffering of others as our own.
Mindfulness and compassion skills can help us work with the discomfort caused by both types of relational pain.
Please see this link for more information and registration.

Living Deeply – Discovering Your Values for Peers in Crisis Settings
2024-04-23 09:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee.
As we live with more mindfulness and self-compassion, life begins to look different. We start to see the importance of living authentically from a place of alignment with our values. We might
feel the impulse to embark on a journey to discover what is most important to us.
Along the way, we may also uncover internal and external obstacles that get in the way of our emotional health. This process can be fertile ground for growth if we can see these challenges
through the eyes of mindfulness and self-kindness.
In this class, we will review the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion and investigate how they can support us in living more deeply. Through guided reflection and writing, we will examine our values and explore stumbling blocks that get in the way of living our best life. We will reflect on a difficult time from the past to see how it might hold important lessons and see what we can learn by sharing our stories with others.
Trainer: Carol Hendershot
Please use this link to register.

How to Reframe Anything and Everything
2024-04-22 09:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
Eligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee.
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 you can reframe anything and everything. Imagine what it will do for your mental health to become proficient at reframing anything you want!
Learning Objectives:

See things from three different positions.
Learn how to flip the “but”.
Hear about the four root causes of perspective.
Find ways to determine your desired outcomes.
Feel like you can truly reframe anything and everything.

Trainer: Chuck Hendrix
Please see this link for more information and to register.

Human Trafficking and the Effectiveness of Peer Support
2024-04-22 09:00 - 2024-04-23 16:30 | Country Inn and Suites Grand Rapids, 3251 Deposit Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States
Eligible for 12 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. See this link for flyer and registration.
Introduction to Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery is designed to provide Peer Support Specialists 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.
Trainers: Deb Monroe and Glynis Rundell

The Art of Facilitation
2024-04-22 09:00 - 2024-04-23 15:00 | Zoom
Eligible for 10.25 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $50 registration fee.
Peer providers are frequently asked to lead support groups, team meetings, committees, and various spaces. Refresh and enhance your skills in this nine-hour, two-day workshop. We will share and learn effective tools and strategies for facilitating from each other.
Trainers: Tamra Oman and Paula Buege
Please see this link for more information and to register.

Motivating Yourself with Kindness Instead of Criticism for Peers in Crisis Settings
2024-04-16 09:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee.
When we first sense the need to make a change, our impulse is often to respond negatively and criticize ourselves. We go over all the things we’ve done wrong and how we should have done
them differently. But that’s a poor strategy for creating meaningful change—research shows that instead, we are much more likely to get results through kindness and encouragement.
In this class we will review the principles of self-compassion and then learn the practice of loving-kindness to cultivate an open and loving heart. Next, we’ll examine how mindfulness, loving-kindness, and compassion go hand in hand and yet differ from each other in many ways. In this training, students will explore self-criticism, why it is so pervasive, and how it often sabotages our attempts to change. Last, we’ll investigate how care for oneself and self-kindness are effective approaches to positive transformation.
Trainer: Carol Hendershot
Please see this link for registration.

Improving Self-Esteem
2024-04-11 08:30 - 2024-04-12 16:30 | Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
Eligible for 13 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. Please see this link for flyer and registration.
Improving your self-esteem is a 2-day in-depth training that will help Peer workers see themselves differently and feel better about themselves. This will include taking time to drill down to a better understanding of where your lowest self-esteem comes from and being given the needed tools to improve your self-esteem from the inside out. Letting go of past hurts, limiting beliefs, and learning to forgive yourself are just some of the new strategies you’ll walk away with.
Trainer: Chuck Hendrix

Introduction to Self-Compassion for Peers in Crisis Settings
2024-04-09 09:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee.
Self-Compassion is the practice of befriending ourselves just the way we are. It gives us strategies to live fully through both the joys and the sorrows of our lives. It reminds us that all human beings struggle, and we are not alone. It is a powerful tool for emotional resilience that teaches us to support ourselves with kindness and compassion instead of harshness and self-criticism.
In this class we will explore why mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion and how we can leverage these practices to live happier and more productive lives.
In peer-reviewed studies, Mindful Self-Compassion has been shown to significantly increase compassion for self and others as well as life satisfaction. It has also been shown to decrease depression, anxiety, and stress.
Trainer: Carol Hendershot
Please use this link to register.

Ethics
2024-04-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, 104 Conservation Dr., Roscommon, MI, 48653, United States
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. See this link for flyer and registration.
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 effective strategies to set professional boundaries that can help avoid or respond to ethical concerns you may face.

Spring Equinox All-Day Finding Balance Retreat
2024-04-05 09:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Eligible for 6 MDHHS continuing education credits. $25 Registration fee.
In this chaotic world filled with personal and professional commitments, each of us could use some help in defining, finding, and holding on to that wonderful thing we call balance. A day of mindful silence can be a powerful and restorative experience, whether you are new to these practices or a seasoned practitioner. In that spirit, we would love to have you join us for a day of savoring each moment and building balance into your life.
Before the day begins, we will send you instructions for creating a sanctuary in your home. During the day, we will slowly guide you through practices that will expand your ability to settle and soften. If you are new to mindfulness, you will be given options to ease in and out. If you already have an established meditation practice, this will be a day of deepening.
Trainer: Carol Hendershot
Please use this link to register. Eligible for 6 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee

Ethics and Boundaries
2024-04-05 08:30 - 16:30 | Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, 418 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $50 Registration fee.
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 effective strategies to set professional boundaries that can help avoid or respond to ethical concerns you may face.
Please see this link for the training flyer and registration information.

WRAP Training
2024-04-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
This training is eligible for 6.5 hours of MDHHS continuing education credits. Please see this link for the flyer and registration.
Training 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 or Certified Recovery Coach.

Trainers: Deb Monroe and Jeanne White

Ethics and Boundaries
2024-04-04 08:30 - 16:30 | Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, 418 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $50 Registration Fee.
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 effective strategies to set professional boundaries that can help avoid or respond to ethical concerns you may face.
Please use this link to the event flyer and registration information.

Meeting Difficult Emotions: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness for Peers in Crisis Settings
2024-03-29 08:00 - 17:00
Eligible for MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. See this link for flyer and registration.
We evolved to have a negativity bias. It’s been hardwired since we were in caves to save us from predators. Today, however, many of the lions and tigers in our lives are created by our thoughts and emotions. As Mark Twain once said, “I have had many catastrophes in my life, most of which never happened.” – Mark Twain To create happiness, and happiness first, we must find healthy ways to work with our challenging thoughts and emotions. We’ll begin this workshop by discussing different strategies to defuse difficult emotions and learn practices to bring us back to balance. In the second part of this workshop, we will learn methods to rebalance our nervous system and rewire our brains for a more positive outlook.
Trainer: Carol Hendershot

Improving Your Self-Talk
2024-03-15 09:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits Available. $25 Registration Fee
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 (at least some of the time) 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 be in the “driver’s seat” of your own head (for the most part).
Participants will:

Find unique ways to quiet your internal dialogue.
Hear strategies on how to be your own cheerleader.
See how you can improve your self-talk by changing sub modalities.
Listen to ways to keep yourself feel better by improving your self-talk.
Look at the way you talk to yourself in a different light.
Feel a sense of control as you take back control of your thoughts.

Trainer: Chuck Hendrix
Please use this link to view the flyer and register.
