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SUMMARY:Support Specialist Certification Training - Farmington Hills\, MI
DESCRIPTION:The peer support field is always growing! If you are interested in becoming an MDHHS Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)\, use this information about the certification process. \nSteps to becoming a certified peer recovery coach or support specialist:​ \n\nReview the CPSS application linked here. On the very first page of the applications you will find a list of eligibility requirements to be eligible for certification.\nIf you meet all of those requirements\, complete the application and submit it here: Certification Application Submission – MiPeers\nOnce submitted\, your application will be reviewed and someone from the MDHHS team will reach out within 15 business days with information on the next steps in the process.\n\nQuestions? Email MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov \nLink to CPSS Application \n 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/support-specialist-certification-training-farmington-hills-mi-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Farmington Hills\, 33103 Hamilton Ct\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48334\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farmington Hills- Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Workers
DESCRIPTION:Note: This training is only for individuals who are in the first recertification cycle of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continuing education requirements. For the second recertification cycle\, Second Edition Ethics will be required. \nTraining 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 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\nTrainers: \nJose Salinas\, CPSS\, CPRC\, is dually certified as a Peer Support Specialist and 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\, and compassionate support rooted in lived experience. \nA 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. \nGlynis Morris\, CPSS\, CPRC\, is dually certified as a Peer Support Specialist and Peer Recovery Coach with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. She recently retired after more than 10 years with Lincoln Behavioral Services in Redford\, Michigan\, where she facilitated groups on trauma and co-occurring disorders and served as a member of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy team. \nGlynis brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She has trained CPSS and CPRC professionals across Michigan on human trafficking and trauma-informed healing\, offering a compassionate\, real-world perspective grounded in recovery and resilience. Her passion lies in giving back to individuals who feel hopeless after experiencing the cruelty of life and in walking alongside others as they rediscover strength\, purpose\, and healing. \nEligible for 6.5 Continuing Education credits. \nCoffee and Lunch will be served. \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/farmington-hills-ethics-and-boundaries-for-peer-workers/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Farmington Hills\, 33103 Hamilton Ct\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Farmington Hills- Peer Connections in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Peer Connections in Crisis emphasizes the value of lived experience and mutual support in crisis situations. This training teaches participants how peer support complements clinical services in crisis response. It equips peer supporters with essential tools and techniques that reduce tension or intensity. Emphasis is placed on creating sustainable\, healthy crisis support practices. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDefinitions and types of crises along with common reactions.\nRole boundaries for relational crisis response.\nCrisis support skills that reduce tension or intensity.\nLived-experience–informed humility and trauma informed support responses.\nSelf-care and support after a crisis.\n\nCoffee and lunch will be served at this training. \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits.  \nPlease note that a minimum of 12 participants is required for this training. If registration does not meet this minimum\, the session may be canceled. \nTrainers: \nGlynis Morris is a CPSS and a CPRC with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. She recently retired after more than 10 years with Lincoln Behavioral Services in Redford\, Michigan\, where she facilitated groups on trauma and co-occurring disorders and served as a member of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy team. \nGlynis brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She has trained CPSS and CPRC professionals across Michigan on human trafficking and trauma-informed healing\, offering a compassionate\, real-world perspective grounded in recovery and resilience. Her passion lies in giving back to individuals who feel hopeless after experiencing the cruelty of life and in walking alongside others as they rediscover strength\, purpose\, and healing. \nDeborah Monroe is a CPSS\, CPRC and Community Health Worker. She has over 15 years of experience grounded in recovery\, connection\, and hope. She has provided state certification trainings within the Michigan Department of Corrections\, and supported individuals returning from incarceration\, she strengthened person-centered planning and is an independent facilitator in Oakland County. Deb is the lead trainer in providing crisis training on behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Services area. She established Michigan’s first Peer-run respite and has supported peers in a variety of crisis settings. Deb was appointed by two governors to three terms on the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission. She is an advanced Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for CPSS and CPRC. \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/farmington-hills-peer-connections-in-crisis/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Farmington Hills\, 33103 Hamilton Ct\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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