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: […]
This workshop will focus on wellness, self-care, and empowering peers to develop a sustainable support practice. Participants will begin with a check-in to reflect on where they are that day […]
Creating a Balanced Life: Wellness within the Eight Dimensions introduces participants to the concept of wellness as an essential part of personal growth and recovery. This training will increase awareness […]
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 […]
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. Below are the sessions offered on Day 5 of the Retreat - Friday, August 29th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have […]
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. Below are the sessions offered on Day 4 of the Retreat - Thursday, August 28th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have […]
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. Below are the sessions offered on Day 3 of the Retreat - Wednesday, August 27th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have […]
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. Below are the sessions offered on Day 2 of the Retreat - Tuesday, August 26th. Click on the sessions to view the description. Once you have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take action! Become a true influencer creating systemic change! This training is about exploring making an impact and advocating for change. Any peer or recovery coach that has an interest in learning more about using their professional and voice/journey to advocate for change are encouraged to attend. We will explore several ways to advocate for […]
“Mindful eating replaces self-criticism with self-nurturing. It replaces shame with respect for your own inner wisdom."- Jan Chozen Bays In this retreat we will combine intuitive eating principles and mindfulness practices to lead us to rediscover our innate pleasure in food, appreciation for our bodies (as they are) and decreased problematic eating behaviors. By engaging […]