BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MiPeers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mipeers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MiPeers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022630 CREATED:20250519T175247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T154049Z UID:10000230-1754469000-1754497800@mipeers.org SUMMARY:Novi- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers DESCRIPTION:Training Overview: \nCertified 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. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the core components of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) code of ethics.\nExplore possibilities of how unethical decisions happen.\nIdentify and evaluate self-care practices to maintain boundaries and ethical behavior.\nExplore how to be more effective when setting and maintaining boundaries.\nPractice and exercise decision-making skills when presented with an ethical dilemma.\n\nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. NOTE: this training is for individuals who are in first renewal cycle of MDHHS continuing education requirements.  For the second renewal period\, Ethics second edition will be required.  \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on July 25\, 2025. \nCoffee and lunch will be served at this training. \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/novi-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers/ LOCATION:Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly Suburban Collection Showplace)\, 46100 Grand River Ave.\, Novi\, MI\, 48374\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipeers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ethics-1254x692.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250811T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022630 CREATED:20250131T151309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T165811Z UID:10000161-1754901000-1755102600@mipeers.org SUMMARY:SMART Recovery DESCRIPTION: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. \nUpon completion of this three-day virtual program\, you will be able to: \n\nExpress confidence to start and facilitate a SMART Recovery meeting.\nDemonstrate basic knowledge of the SMART Recovery program and related tools.\nDemonstrate knowledge of how the concepts\, strategies\, and tools support addiction recovery in a support group setting.\nDemonstrate basic facilitation skills as used in a SMART Recovery support group.\nExpress confidence about starting and facilitating a Family & Friends meeting.\nDemonstrate basic knowledge of SMART Recovery Family & Friends program and related tools.\nDemonstrate knowledge of how concepts\, strategies and tools support recovery for Family & Friends.\n\nTraining Benefits: \n\nHighly interactive training\, including multiple role-plays of practical meeting scenarios.\nLive demonstrations of the tools used in SMART meetings.\nHelpful discussions involving the content of our SMART Recovery handbooks and manuals.\nDiscussions of CBT\, REBT\, Motivational Interviewing and other SMART Recovery concepts\nQuestion & Answer sessions to ensure understanding.\nTraining is completed in three days\, providing the ability to facilitate a SMART meeting and/or use the SMART tools and techniques with clients immediately following the training.\nBreakout groups provide the opportunity for your team to brainstorm ways to incorporate SMART Recovery into your organization.\n\nEligible for 19.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on August 4\, 2025. \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 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. Please note there is absolutely NO driving during the training. If you are driving while attending the training\, you will be removed from the training for your own safety. Training guidelines must be read\, signed\, and returned back to the office before a zoom link is sent to the participant. Attendees must follow the training guidelines. URL:https://mipeers.org/event/smart-recovery-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipeers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-15.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022630 CREATED:20250725T183719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T200328Z UID:10000259-1755000000-1755003600@mipeers.org SUMMARY:Continuing Education Q&A Session DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here. \nMeeting ID: 839 3298 8632 \nPasscode: qn1gWg URL:https://mipeers.org/event/continuing-education-qa-session-31/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250825T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250825T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022630 CREATED:20250711T174413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T134129Z UID:10000254-1756110600-1756139400@mipeers.org SUMMARY:Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 1 DESCRIPTION:This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here. \nBelow are the sessions offered on Day 1 of the Retreat – Monday\, August 25th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend\, register for your option at the bottom! \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.  \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 14\, 2025. \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. \nDAY 1 AGENDA\nTime Day 1 - Option 1 Day 1 - Option 2 Day 1 - Option 3 8:30 amAddressing Grief and Loss in Our Recovery JourneyFull Day Session (click title for session information)Ethics and Boundaries for Peer WorkersFull Day Session (click title for session information)Individual Vision Board Session-Ignite Your Power: Fuel Your Future with IntentionHalf Day Session (click title for session information)1:00 pmCommunity Vision Board Session- Recovery Collective: Empower\, Envision\, EvolveHalf Day Session (click title for session information)\n\nOPTIONAL EVENING EVENT\nTime Optional Evening Event 7:30 pmTalking CircleEvening Session. Limited Space URL:https://mipeers.org/event/higgins-lake-retreat-ram-day-1/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipeers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ralph1.png ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250826T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250826T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022630 CREATED:20250711T191042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T185921Z UID:10000255-1756197000-1756225800@mipeers.org SUMMARY:Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 2 DESCRIPTION:This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here. \nBelow are the sessions offered on Day 2 of the Retreat – Tuesday\, August 26th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend\, register for your option at the bottom! \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.  \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 14\, 2025. \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. \nDAY 2 AGENDA\nTime Day 2 - Option 1 Day 2 – Option 2 Day 2 – Option 3 8:30 amThe Art of FacilitationTHIS IS A 1.5 DAY SESSION ON 8/26 AND 8/27. You must attend both sessions for credit. (click title for session information)Eight Dimensions of WellnessFull Day Session (click title for session information)The Science of Changing HabitsFull Day Session (click title for session information) URL:https://mipeers.org/event/higgins-lake-retreat-ram-day-2/ LOCATION:RAM Center\, 104 Conservation Dr.\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipeers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ralph1.png ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022630 CREATED:20250711T210609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T185942Z UID:10000256-1756283400-1756312200@mipeers.org SUMMARY:Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 3 DESCRIPTION:This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here. \nBelow are the sessions offered on Day 3 of the Retreat – Wednesday\, August 27th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend\, register for your option at the bottom! \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.  \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 14\, 2025. \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. \nDAY 3 AGENDA\nMorning Half-Day Sessions (8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Click on the title for session information. \n\nThe Art of Facilitation (This is a 1.5 day course. You must attend on 8/26 and 8/27 for credit.\nLoneliness\, An American Epidemic: Role of Peers\nBecoming Light: Awakening the Dragonfly Within\nRestore & Reconnect: Experiential Training in Recovery and Team-Building Games\n\nAfternoon Half-Day Sessions (1 – 4:30 p.m.) Click on the title for session information. \n\nConnections: Getting to Know the People We Serve\nNothing About Us\, Without Us!\nTuned In: Creative Connection and Voice in Recovery\n\n\nOPTIONAL EVENING EVENT\nTime Optional Evening Event 7:30 pmTalking CircleEvening Session. Limited Space URL:https://mipeers.org/event/higgins-lake-retreat-ram-day-3/ LOCATION:RAM Center\, 104 Conservation Dr.\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipeers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ralph1.png ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022630 CREATED:20250711T210617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T190026Z UID:10000257-1756369800-1756398600@mipeers.org SUMMARY:Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 4 DESCRIPTION:This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here. \nBelow are the sessions offered on Day 4 of the Retreat – Thursday\, August 28th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend\, register for your option at the bottom! \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.  \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 14\, 2025. \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. \nDAY 4 AGENDA\nTime Day 4 - Option 1 Day 4 - Option 2 Day 4 - Option 3 8:30 amBOUNCE: A Mindfulness Based Recovery TrainingFull Day Session (click title for session information)Holistic Recovery ExplorationsFull Day Session (click title for session information)Restore & Reconnect: Experiential Training in Recovery and Team-Building GamesHalf Day Session (click title for session information)1:00 pmSupporting Veterans: Understanding Military Culture and VA ServicesHalf Day Session (click title for session information)\n  URL:https://mipeers.org/event/higgins-lake-retreat-ram-day-4/ LOCATION:RAM Center\, 104 Conservation Dr.\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipeers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ralph1.png ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022630 CREATED:20250711T210622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T190049Z UID:10000258-1756456200-1756468800@mipeers.org SUMMARY:Higgins Lake Retreat (RAM) - Day 5 DESCRIPTION:This training is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration at Higgins Lake. Breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and lodging will be provided. More information can be found about Higgins Lake here. \nBelow are the sessions offered on Day 5 of the Retreat – Friday\, August 29th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have decided on which options you’d like to attend\, register for your option at the bottom! \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.  \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on August 14\, 2025. \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. \nDAY 5 AGENDA\nTime Day 5 - Option 1 Day 5 – Option 2 Day 5 – Option 3 8:30 amBecoming Light: Awakening the Dragonfly WithinHalf Day Session (click title for session information)Getting to Know the People We ServeHalf Day Session (click title for session information)Nature-Based Explorations for RecoveryHalf Day Session (click title for session information)\n  URL:https://mipeers.org/event/higgins-lake-retreat-ram-day-5/ LOCATION:RAM Center\, 104 Conservation Dr.\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipeers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ralph1.png ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR