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SUMMARY:Continuing Education Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about the continuing education requirements for your CPSS or CPRC certification? Join representatives from MDHHS to get all of your questions answered. Registration is not necessary. \nThis session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here. \nMeeting ID: 884 0630 7483 \nPasscode: dNdp9n \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+19292056099\,\,82762401475# US (New York) \n+13017158592\,\,82762401475# US (Washington DC) \nJoin instructions \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82762401475/invitations?signature=u_3VNX1s1CSpFZ5lkM1bBIoNAFMK6QMevA4ePY4lNLo
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/continuing-education-qa-session-50/
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SUMMARY:Continuing Education Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about the continuing education requirements for your CPSS or CPRC certification? Join representatives from MDHHS to get all of your questions answered. Registration is not necessary. \nThis session is hosted virtually through zoom. You can access the zoom meeting here. \nMeeting ID: 884 0630 7483 \nPasscode: dNdp9n \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+19292056099\,\,82762401475# US (New York) \n+13017158592\,\,82762401475# US (Washington DC) \nJoin instructions \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82762401475/invitations?signature=u_3VNX1s1CSpFZ5lkM1bBIoNAFMK6QMevA4ePY4lNLo
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/continuing-education-qa-session-51/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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SUMMARY:Person Centered Planning
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed to provide Peer Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches working in behavioral health with a deeper understanding of person-centered planning and the vital role they can play in supporting individuals throughout the process. Grounded in the values of lived experience\, empowerment\, and advocacy\, the training explores how peers can become more actively involved in helping individuals prepare for and participate in their own planning. \nA key focus of the training is pre-planning\, emphasizing how peers can help individuals identify their goals\, preferences\, strengths\, and support needs prior to formal planning meetings. Participants will learn practical strategies to ensure individuals feel confident\, prepared\, and in control of their planning experience. \nThe training also introduces the role of the independent facilitator\, including responsibilities\, boundaries\, and how this role differs from traditional service roles. Participants will gain insight into how peers may expand into independent facilitation and support person-centered processes while maintaining a neutral\, supportive approach. \nAdditionally\, the training covers the concept of self-direction\, highlighting how individuals can exercise greater choice and control over their services and supports through controlling an individual budget. Peers will learn how to effectively support individuals in understanding and navigating self-directed options. \nOverall\, this training equips peers with the knowledge and tools to:\n• Be more actively involved in person-centered planning.\n• Support meaningful pre-planning conversations.\n• Promote individual voice\, choice\, and autonomy.\n• Understand opportunities for professional growth as independent facilitators. \nThis overview provides a foundation for strengthening peer involvement in person-centered practices and enhancing outcomes for the individuals they support. \nTrainers:\nShawn Terrell MS\, MSW\, is a nationally recognized expert with 25+ years of experience shaping and implementing federal and state Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for individuals with disabilities and older adults. Proficient in designing person-centered systems\, leveraging Medicaid policy\, and developing quality measurement frameworks to drive effective consultation services and improved outcomes in fee-for-service and managed care environments.\nSpecific expertise in mental health recovery policy\, services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities\, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for translating national policy into local practice\, ensuring scalable\, culturally centered\, community-informed\, and equitable improvement efforts. \nDeborah Monroe\, CPSS\, CPRC\, CHW\, advanced level Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator\, 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 WRAP facilitator and provides statewide certification and continuing education training for Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC). \nEligible for 4 MDHHS Virtual 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. \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/person-centered-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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SUMMARY:So Many Roads: A Multiple Pathways Training
DESCRIPTION:Explore new pathways in your recovery journey with our interactive online training. Learn how different recovery routes can support your personal growth and those you serve. Through collaboration and self-reflection\, you’ll uncover and share pathways you may not have realized were part of your recovery. Join us for a session of discovery and connection. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nBetter understand many different groups that support multiple pathways.\nLearn about the history of mutual aid groups.\nSelf-discover all the pathways you have used to support your recovery.\nBe able to help the people you serve build a roadmap of their own unique recovery pathway.\n\nTrainers: \nAndrew Brown (LLMSW\, CPRC\, CPRM) is a clinical social worker\, recovery coach\, and person in long-term recovery. He is passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and is deeply committed to harm reduction. Andrew is also dedicated to expanding and improving services to ensure that resources are accessible for all individuals seeking help with substance-related issues. \nPriscilla Shafor (BS\, CADC\, CPRC\, CPRM\, RCPF) is a person in long-term recovery with over 20 years of experience working with individuals impacted by substance use disorders and involvement in the justice system. Her work focuses on expanding access to recovery support and empowering people to make informed choices about their recovery paths. \nShe is a contracted trainer with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)\, providing continuing education for Peer Recovery Coaches. Priscilla also holds the Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator (RCPF) designation through the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)\, authorizing her to facilitate all (CCAR) curricula. Her facilitation style blends lived experience with professional expertise and is grounded in a deep commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care. \nEligible for 4 virtual 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. \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 registration is not assured until we receive the check\, and 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. Please note there is absolutely NO driving during the training. If you are driving while attending the training\, you will be removed from the training for your own safety. 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/so-many-roads-a-multiple-pathways-training-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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