About Session
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.
BOUNCE is a mindfulness-based training for Peer Recovery Coaches and Peer Support Specialists. It offers a simple, structured approach to support personal recovery, emotional resilience, and deeper connection with others.
Participants learn small, accessible mindfulness practices to stay grounded, respond with compassion, and find clarity during challenges. Using the BOUNCE acronym, they gain practical tools to use in daily life and peer work. The training also includes trauma-sensitive practices to help peers hold space with care and respect for diverse recovery paths.
Training Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain how mindfulness supports recovery and wellness.
- Apply the BOUNCE framework personally and professionally.
- Guide grounding practices like mindful breathing and observation.
- Recognize triggers and use tools like self-reflection for emotional regulation.
- Build authentic peer connections through compassionate inquiry and curiosity.
- Practice empathy and equanimity in recovery support.
- Use and share concrete mindfulness tools in everyday life.
About the Trainer:
Bio: Jose is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Peer Recovery Coach, and a State of Michigan Peer Trainer. With over a decade of experience in Peer Support, Jose has facilitated trainings in Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Emotional CPR, and mindfulness-based programs for addiction recovery. He is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate recovery from substance use and mental health challenges, offering trauma-sensitive, compassionate support rooted in lived experience.
A person in long-term recovery from addiction, mental health conditions, trauma, and poverty, Jose is passionate about sharing his story to inspire hope and healing in others. He finds strength and connection through nature, community, and his two loyal Australian Shepherds, Chiquis and Peques—his sunrise running partners on hidden trails. Jose believes he didn’t survive addiction for himself alone, but to support others. His life’s work is guided by a drive to help people find their own paths to wellness and recovery.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.
