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SUMMARY:Troy- Crisis Through a Peer Support Lens
DESCRIPTION:Crisis Through a Peer Support Lens:\nConnection\, Compassion\, and Care \nAs 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. \nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to:\n• Define crisis through a peer support model.\n• Apply core peer support values to crisis situations.\n• Practice trauma-informed responses to reduce traumatization of self and others.\n• Use cultural knowledge to create connections.\n• Develop communication skills to use during crisis situations.\n• Support self and others after a crisis has occurred. \nTRAINER\nTrenda Hedges\, CRSS\, CPRS\nTrenda Hedges believes in the power of lived experience. As the CEO of Peer Power\, she envisions individual lives\, communities\, and entire systems positively impacted because of the power of lived experience through peer support. Trenda shares both her lived and professional expertise to positively impact the systems in which peer supporters live\, work\, and learn. In addition to her lived experience\, Trenda is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)\, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)\, and Advance Level WRAP® Facilitator. \nApproved for 19.5 Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on January 26\, 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. \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. 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/troy-crisis-through-a-peer-support-lens/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 850 Tower Dr.\, Troy\, MI\, 48098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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SUMMARY:Troy- Peer Drift
DESCRIPTION:Training Objectives: \n\nExplore the peer perspective.\nIdentify signs of drifting.\nDiscover how to stay anchored to avoid drifting.\nRecover passion and purpose.\n\nAbout the Trainer:  \nTrenda Hedges\, CRSS\, CPRS\nPeer Power\, LLC \nTrenda Hedges believes in the power of lived experience. As the CEO of Peer Power\, she envisions individual lives\, communities\, and entire systems positively impacted because of the power of lived experience through peer support. Trenda shares both her lived and professional expertise to positively impact the systems in which peer supporters live\, work\, and learn. In addition to her lived experience\, Trenda is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)\, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)\, and Advance Level WRAP® Facilitator. \nThis course is eligible for 6.5 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. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on January 27\, 2025. \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/troy-peer-drift/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 850 Tower Dr.\, Troy\, MI\, 48098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Troy- Trauma Informed Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:Training Objectives: \n\nDefine trauma\, its effects on us and others.\nUnderstand how our own trauma experiences influence our support responses.\nSelf-assess our level of risk for compassion fatigue\, burnout\, and secondary traumatic stress.\nDevelop strategies that will serve as protective factors when supporting others.\nLearn to recognize re-traumatization.\nInteract in ways that minimize re-traumatization.\nDiscover how to support post-traumatic growth.\nIntegrate knowledge about trauma into peer support practices.\n\nAbout the Trainer: Trenda Hedges\, CRSS\, CPRS\, Peer Power \nTrenda Hedges believes in the power of lived experience.  As the CEO of Peer Power\, she envisions individual lives\, communities\, and entire systems positively impacted because of the power of lived experience through peer support. In addition to being a person in long term recovery\, Trenda is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)\, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)\, and Advance Level WRAP® Facilitator. \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on January 28\, 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. \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/troy-trauma-informed-peer-support/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 850 Tower Dr.\, Troy\, MI\, 48098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Flint - Emotional CPR Two Day Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEmotional CPR (eCPR) is based on the principles shared by several support approaches: \n\nTrauma-informed care.\nCounseling after disasters.\nPeer support.\nEmotional intelligence.\nSuicide prevention.\nCultural attunement.\n\nParticipants will learn to: \n\nAssist individuals in transforming anger and rage into passion and strength.\nInspire motivation and change.\nHelp others tap into their courage and power.\nReframe crisis as opportunity.\nEncourage the people they serve to take steps in the direction of their dreams.\nLearn the importance of taking care of themselves so that they can support others.\nFacilitate the other persons access to inner wisdom.\n\nWho Can Attend: \nMDDHS Certified Peer Support Specialists\nMDDHS Certified Peer Recovery Coaches \nTrainers:\nCarolyn Pifer\, CPSS\,\nBraunwynn Franklin\, CPSS\nBecky Cronin\, CPSS\n*Trainers may be subject to change* \nEligible for 13 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on February 2\, 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. \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. \nIf you need lodging\, please use the Google Map link at the bottom of the page to explore hotel options in the area.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/flint-emotional-cpr-two-day-training/
LOCATION:Genesee Health Systems (Baker College)\, 1040 W. Bristol Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:St. Clair- 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. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on February 3\, 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. \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/st-clair-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers/
LOCATION:St. Clair County Community Mental Health\, 3111 Electric Ave\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Flint - 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. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on February 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. \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/flint-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers/
LOCATION:Genesee Health Systems (Baker College)\, 1040 W. Bristol Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250218T083000
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SUMMARY:Detroit- 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. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on February 10\, 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. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you need lodging\, please use the Google Map link at the bottom of the page to explore hotel options in the area.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/detroit-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers-2/
LOCATION:SHAR Academy\, 1851 W. Grand Blvd.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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