What is Building Financial Wellness? Building Financial Wellness is a peer developed, peer led curriculum designed for individuals with mental health and or substance use challenges. It empowers participants to: […]
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 […]
The peer support field is always growing! If you are interested in becoming an MDHHS recovery coach (CPRC), use this information about the certification process. Steps to becoming a certified […]
Supervision is essential for organizational success! The goal is to learn from each other and advance peer support practice and supervision through collective wisdom and collaboration. Dr. Jonathan P. Edwards […]
Supervision is essential for organizational success! The goal is to learn from each other and advance peer support practice and supervision through collective wisdom and collaboration. Dr. Jonathan P. Edwards […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Harm Reduction Approach to Self-Injury challenges common misconceptions and offers practical tools for supporting people who self-injure. Rather than focusing on judgment or forced change, this training centers on […]
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 […]