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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: 839 3298 8632 \nPasscode: qn1gWg
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/continuing-education-qa-session-31/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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SUMMARY:SMART Recovery
DESCRIPTION:SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) teaches self-empowerment based on scientific principles and evidence. The recovery program helps people overcome all forms of addictive behaviors. This includes those involving\, alcohol\, drugs\, gambling\, shopping\, sex\, and pornography. \nUpon completion of this three-day virtual program\, you will be able to: \n\nExpress confidence to start and facilitate a SMART Recovery meeting.\nDemonstrate basic knowledge of the SMART Recovery program and related tools.\nDemonstrate knowledge of how the concepts\, strategies\, and tools support addiction recovery in a support group setting.\nDemonstrate basic facilitation skills as used in a SMART Recovery support group.\nExpress confidence about starting and facilitating a Family & Friends meeting.\nDemonstrate basic knowledge of SMART Recovery Family & Friends program and related tools.\nDemonstrate knowledge of how concepts\, strategies and tools support recovery for Family & Friends.\n\nTraining Benefits: \n\nHighly interactive training\, including multiple role-plays of practical meeting scenarios.\nLive demonstrations of the tools used in SMART meetings.\nHelpful discussions involving the content of our SMART Recovery handbooks and manuals.\nDiscussions of CBT\, REBT\, Motivational Interviewing and other SMART Recovery concepts\nQuestion & Answer sessions to ensure understanding.\nTraining is completed in three days\, providing the ability to facilitate a SMART meeting and/or use the SMART tools and techniques with clients immediately following the training.\nBreakout groups provide the opportunity for your team to brainstorm ways to incorporate SMART Recovery into your organization.\n\nEligible for 19.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on August 4\, 2025. \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/smart-recovery-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T124500
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250519T182009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T152655Z
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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 (BA\, CPRC\, CPRM) is a person in long-term recovery. He is also a trainer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum. He is very passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and dedicated to the concept of harm reduction for persons struggling with substance use disorders. \nPriscilla Shafor (BS\, CADC\, CPRM\, CPRC) is a person in long-term recovery. She is a trainer for the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum\, a Core Recovery Coach Academy and Ethics Trainer for Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Priscilla has over 20 years’ experience advocating for persons with substance use disorders and legal histories. \nEligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nPlease note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on July 3\, 2025. \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-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T163000
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SUMMARY:Peer Military Culture 101
DESCRIPTION:At the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the Fundamentals of Military Culture– Identify core values\, traditions\, and structures that define military life.\nRecognize Branch-Specific Differences– Differentiate expectations across military branches.\nExplore the Transition Experience– Discuss common challenges service members face when reintegrating into civilian life.\nIdentify Common Mental Health Concerns– Recognize the impact of service-related stress\, PTSD\, and other challenges veterans may encounter.\nDevelop Effective Communication Strategies– Apply culturally competent approaches when engaging with veterans in peer support settings.\nEnhance Peer Support Practices– Utilize best practices in peer support to build trust and rapport with veterans.\nAddress Barriers to Care– Identify systemic\, cultural\, and personal barriers that prevent veterans from seeking or receiving support.\n\nAbout the Trainer: \nDr. Kevin Scott is an honorably discharged decorated Marine Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Academically\, he has a Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Science both in the discipline of Criminal Justice from North Carolina Central University\, in Durham\, NC. In addition\, he earned a doctorate in Community Counseling and Care specializing in Traumatology from Liberty University in Lynchburg\, Virginia. He also holds national memberships and state certifications in a myriad of mental health spaces including Harvard’s T. H. Chan School of Public Health Executive Leadership Development\, National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)\, National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NACDP)\, Commission on Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP)\, and Commission on Correctional Healthcare Professional-Mental Health (CCHP-MH). \nEligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will close on June 18\, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \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/peer-military-culture-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250404T202026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T142418Z
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SUMMARY:How to Reframe Anything and Everything
DESCRIPTION:Being told to “reframe it” is something most of us have heard\, or maybe even something you’ve said yourself. Right along with the phrase “reframe it” is often the phrase “turn the negative into a positive.” Has anyone ever shown you “how to”—reframe it? In this four hour training\, you will be shown different ways you can reframe anything and everything. Imagine what it will do for your mental health to become proficient at reframing anything you want! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nSee things from three different positions.\nLearn how to flip the “but”.\nHear about the four root causes of perspective.\nFind ways to determine your desired outcomes.\nFeel like you can truly reframe anything and everything.\n\nAbout the Trainer:\nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, and NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 16\, 2025. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \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/how-to-reframe-anything-and-everything-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250408T192003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T172807Z
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SUMMARY:Challenging Relationships & Caregiver Fatigue Tools for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:The struggle we feel in relationships is universal. When we experience conflict with those that are closest to us\, family\, friends\, and even colleagues\, it is painful. In these situations\, we often feel anger\, resentment\, and emotional avoidance. We refer to this as the pain of disconnection. \nThe other type of anguish we experience is due to the deep connections we have with those who are suffering. This often occurs in caregiving situations. We are hardwired to connect\, cooperate\, and nurture one another. This makes our lives rich and rewarding but can also make us vulnerable to the empathic distress of feeling the suffering of others as our own. We refer to this as the pain of connection. \nMindfulness and self-compassion skills can help us work with both forms of pain. \nIn this class you will learn to: \n\nLook at challenging relationships in a new light.\nUnderstand and overcome underlying emotions and unmet needs that lead to suffering.\nSee how empathic distress affects us.\nSee caregiving fatigue as a natural part of being human.\nFind equanimity and compassion in caregiving relationships.\n\nWhat’s included: \n\nChallenging Relationships & Caregiver Fatigue Handbook PDF.\nLinks to meditations & practices to support you on this journey.\n\nCarol Hendershot\, RYT 500\nCertified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor\nCo-Founder\, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness \nCarol has been teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and Mindful Self-Compassion classes since 2014. She has led hundreds of students through these programs. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness and compassion skills. \nGrandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864 \nEligible for 6 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 8\, 2025. \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/challenging-relationships-caregiver-fatigue-tools-for-peers-in-crisis-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250609T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250411T171714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T142352Z
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SUMMARY:How to Quit Taking It Personally
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview: \nYou have been there before. And the truth is\, you have been “there” more often than you’d like to admit. You’ve been in that situation or had that conversation and you took something personally. You know the kind of situation where your feelings were hurt. Imagine what it would be like to have the tools to Quit Taking It Personally. How much healthier would you be if you could Quit Taking It Personally? This is the training for you! \nParticipants will: \n\nDiscover the structure of thinking that keeps you taking things personally (and how to change it).\nHear firsthand what you can do right away to quit taking things personally.\nLearn what you MUST stop looking for today to quit taking everything so personally.\nSee the step-by-step process you need so you can quit taking it personally.\nFind ways to combat the internal critic inside your head.\n\nAbout the trainer: \nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, a NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 2nd\, 2025. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \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/how-to-quit-taking-it-personally-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250609T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250611T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250131T150243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T183828Z
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SUMMARY:SMART Recovery
DESCRIPTION:SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) teaches self-empowerment based on scientific principles and evidence. The recovery program helps people overcome all forms of addictive behaviors. This includes those involving\, alcohol\, drugs\, gambling\, shopping\, sex\, and pornography. \nUpon completion of this three-day virtual program\, you will be able to: \n\nExpress confidence to start and facilitate a SMART Recovery meeting.\nDemonstrate basic knowledge of the SMART Recovery program and related tools.\nDemonstrate knowledge of how the concepts\, strategies\, and tools support addiction recovery in a support group setting.\nDemonstrate basic facilitation skills as used in a SMART Recovery support group.\nExpress confidence about starting and facilitating a Family & Friends meeting.\nDemonstrate basic knowledge of SMART Recovery Family & Friends program and related tools.\nDemonstrate knowledge of how concepts\, strategies and tools support recovery for Family & Friends.\n\nTraining Benefits: \n\nHighly interactive training\, including multiple role-plays of practical meeting scenarios.\nLive demonstrations of the tools used in SMART meetings.\nHelpful discussions involving the content of our SMART Recovery handbooks and manuals.\nDiscussions of CBT\, REBT\, Motivational Interviewing and other SMART Recovery concepts\nQuestion & Answer sessions to ensure understanding.\nTraining is completed in three days\, providing the ability to facilitate a SMART meeting and/or use the SMART tools and techniques with clients immediately following the training.\nBreakout groups provide the opportunity for your team to brainstorm ways to incorporate SMART Recovery into your organization.\n\nEligible for 19.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 2\, 2025. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \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/smart-recovery-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250408T160450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T201746Z
UID:10000209-1749283200-1749299400@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Nothing About Us\, Without Us!
DESCRIPTION:You know the saying\, “If you’re not at the table\, then you might be on the menu!” Learn the roles of the power players so you’re sitting at the table and influencing change! \nObjectives:  \n\nStrengthen Participant Advocacy: Equip you with strategies to claim your seat at the decision-making table and effectively represent your community’s voice.\nDemystify Power Structures: Provide insights into the roles and dynamics of key decision-makers\, empowering you to engage confidently and influence outcomes.\nChampion Inclusive Leadership: Foster skills to advocate for equitable representation and ensure that decisions are made collaboratively\, reflecting the principle “Nothing About Us\, Without Us.”\n\nPresented by: \nTamra Oman is a national speaker\, consultant\, and group facilitator. She believes deeply in cultivating a culture of hope\, healing\, and compassion for all. She was the first “peer/consumer” to be hired in the state of Wisconsin to work in a correctional facility. Ms. Oman uses humor and compassion to connect with her audience. She brings a unique perspective based on her own personal and professional experiences. \nPaula Buege is a fierce advocate for rights and dignity for people to make their own decisions. Currently she works directly with individuals and families who have children experiencing social/emotional/mental health and substance use challenges. She infuses her lived experience into her trainings and daily work. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 2\, 2025. \nEligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \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. 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/nothing-about-us-without-us/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250408T201438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T183527Z
UID:10000214-1748597400-1748617200@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Building Confidence
DESCRIPTION:You and I both know exactly what it feels like to second guess ourselves. Each of you have looked in the mirror and thought less of yourself than you would ever like to admit. That cycle or self-loathing can STOP now if you want it to. Pause for a second\, think about how this year can be different for you if you were more CONFIDENT! In this short\, POWER-PACKED training\, you will be able to make that a reality. \nWhen you register and attend this training\, you will: \n\nLearn how to let go of the past that stops you from being confident.\nSee your future with a new perspective that will raise your confidence.\nHear fifteen tips\, tools\, and tricks that will skyrocket your confidence.\nFeel better about yourself than you ever imagined possible.\n\nTrainer: Chuck Hendrix \nEven though Chuck has spoken before thousands of people\, most people do not know he has struggled with confidence on and off most of his life. From the effects of early childhood trauma and life throwing him some significant curveballs\, Chuck has had to immerse himself in learning about confidence to get to where he is today. Now you can learn what he has learned and glean from both his successes and failures. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on May 23\, 2025. \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/building-confidence/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250404T191841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T172303Z
UID:10000207-1746783000-1746802800@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Improving Your Self-Talk
DESCRIPTION:What would it be like if you could direct your internal dialogue where you want it to go? Wouldn’t it be great to silence your inner critic? Improving Your Self-Talk will help you do that very thing. This training will tell you how to “catch it\, check it\, change it.” It will allow you to be in the “driver’s seat” of your own head (for the most part). \nParticipants will: \n– Find unique ways to quiet your internal dialogue.\n– Hear strategies on how to be your own cheerleader.\n– See how you can improve your self-talk by changing sub modalities.\n– Listen to ways to keep yourself feeling better by improving your self-talk.\n– Look at the way you talk to yourself in a different light.\n– Feel a sense of control as you take back control of your thoughts. \nMeet the Trainer: \nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, and NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will close on May 4\, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \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/improving-your-self-talk-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250502T124500
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250211T031659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T173326Z
UID:10000166-1746174600-1746189900@mipeers.org
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 (BA\, CPRC\, CPRM) is a person in long-term recovery. He is also a trainer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum. He is very passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and dedicated to the concept of harm reduction for persons struggling with substance use disorders. \nPriscilla Shafor (BS\, CADC\, CPRM\, CPRC) is a person in long-term recovery. She is a trainer for the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum\, a Core Recovery Coach Academy and Ethics Trainer for Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Priscilla has over 20 years’ experience advocating for persons with substance use disorders and legal histories. \nEligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nPlease note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 27\, 2025. \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-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250317T142757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T164101Z
UID:10000179-1745571600-1745598600@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Managing Difficult Emotions: Mindfulness for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:We all experience painful emotional states. Anger\, anxiety\, and fear arrive without warning. These are adaptive reactions to life circumstances that help us recognize and confront challenges. \nWith mindfulness we learn to calm our nervous system and meet these inevitable difficulties with curiosity instead of resistance. By paying attention in this way\, we begin to diffuse the negative effects of complex emotions so we can focus on what is most important and respond with wisdom. \nMindfulness training has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce distress\, improve the quality of our emotional fitness\, and even alter the structure and function of our brains. \nAccording to Peer Reviewed Research\, Regular Mindfulness Practice:  \n\nReduce stress\, anxiety\, and depression.\nImproves sleep\, focus\, and attention.\nEnhances ability to experience joy and contentment.\nIncreases confidence and self-acceptance.\n\nLearn Mindfulness Skills to: \n\nIdentify emotional triggers.\nReduce emotional reactivity.\nRecover from intense emotions more quickly.\nExamine the validity of our thoughts.\n\nLearn Practices That Increase Resilience Such as: \n\nYoga\, meditation\, and the body scan.\nRegular routines to release stress throughout the day.\n\nWhat’s Included:  \n\nMindfulness for Difficult Emotions Handbook PDF.\nLinks to audio and video practices.\n\nCarol Hendershot\, RYT 500\nCertified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor\nCo-Founder\, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness  \nCarol has been teaching the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and has led hundreds of students through the program. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness skills. \nGrandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864 \nEligible for 6 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 17\, 2025. \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/managing-difficult-emotions-mindfulness-for-peers-in-crisis-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250328T133545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T134344Z
UID:10000194-1745499600-1745600400@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Facilitation
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: This training will run April 24th 1-5p.m. EST\, and April 25th 9a.m. -5p.m EST.* \nPeer providers are frequently asked to lead support groups\, team meetings\, committees\, and various spaces. Refresh and enhance your skills in this two-day workshop. We will share and learn effective tools and strategies for facilitating from each other. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nEnhanced confidence with facilitating.\nBoost your skills with tips and strategies to add to your facilitation repertoire.\nShowcase learned skills through live facilitation demonstration.\n\nPresented by: \nTamra Oman is a national speaker\, consultant\, and group facilitator. She believes deeply in cultivating a culture of hope\, healing\, and compassion for all. She was the first “peer/consumer” to be hired in the state of Wisconsin to work in a correctional facility. Ms. Oman uses humor and compassion to connect with her audience. She brings a unique perspective based on her own personal and professional experiences.\nPaula Buege is a fierce advocate for rights and dignity for people to make their own decisions. Currently she works directly with individuals and families who have children experiencing social/emotional/mental health and substance use challenges. She infuses her lived experience into\nher trainings and daily work. \nEligible for 10.25 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on April 17\, 2025. \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/the-art-of-facilitation-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250328T124500
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20241122T125629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T201443Z
UID:10000122-1743150600-1743165900@mipeers.org
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 (BA\, CPRC\, CPRM) is a person in long-term recovery. He is also a trainer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum. He is very passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and dedicated to the concept of harm reduction for persons struggling with substance use disorders. \nPriscilla Shafor (BS\, CADC\, CPRM\, CPRC) is a person in long-term recovery. She is a trainer for the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum\, a Core Recovery Coach Academy and Ethics Trainer for Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Priscilla has over 20 years’ experience advocating for persons with substance use disorders and legal histories. \nEligible for 4 MDHHS 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. 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-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250123T185138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T200707Z
UID:10000153-1742808600-1742828400@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:How to Process Your Own Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been stuck in grief? Have you had trouble “getting over” a loss? Everyone has experienced loss of one kind or another. Some experience the loss of a job\, a relationship\, or even the loss of expectations. This list of losses could go on. If you have experienced any loss\, especially if you are stuck in your grief\, this training will help you learn how to process your own grief. This will help you in your own recovery and help you be able to help those you work with at an even higher level. And that would be helpful to you\, wouldn’t it? \nIn This Training You Will: \n\nLearn how to recognize and express your losses.\nSee your way through your grief. (It’s probably different than you expect.)\nHear three goals of processing your grief.\nFind hope in your ability to grieve more effectively.\nThink about your grief differently.\nExperience ways to truly process your own grief.\n\nAbout the Trainer:\nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, and NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS 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/how-to-process-your-own-grief-and-loss/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250110T174459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T194911Z
UID:10000149-1742286600-1742488200@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery
DESCRIPTION:SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) teaches self-empowerment based on scientific principles and evidence. The recovery program helps people overcome all forms of addictive behaviors. This includes those involving\, alcohol\, drugs\, gambling\, shopping\, sex\, and pornography. \nUpon completion of this three-day virtual program\, you will be able to: \n\nExpress confidence to start and facilitate a SMART Recovery meeting.\nDemonstrate basic knowledge of the SMART Recovery program and related tools.\nDemonstrate knowledge of how the concepts\, strategies\, and tools support addiction recovery in a support group setting.\nDemonstrate basic facilitation skills as used in a SMART Recovery support group.\nExpress confidence about starting and facilitating a Family & Friends meeting.\nDemonstrate basic knowledge of SMART Recovery Family & Friends program and related tools.\nDemonstrate knowledge of how concepts\, strategies and tools support recovery for Family & Friends.\n\nTraining Benefits: \n\nHighly interactive training\, including multiple role-plays of practical meeting scenarios.\nLive demonstrations of the tools used in SMART meetings.\nHelpful discussions involving the content of our SMART Recovery handbooks and manuals.\nDiscussions of CBT\, REBT\, Motivational Interviewing and other SMART Recovery concepts\nQuestion & Answer sessions to ensure understanding.\nTraining is completed in three days\, providing the ability to facilitate a SMART meeting and/or use the SMART tools and techniques with clients immediately following the training.\nBreakout groups provide the opportunity for your team to brainstorm ways to incorporate SMART Recovery into your organization.\n\nEligible for 19.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. This is a virtual training. Up to 13 virtual Continuing Education credits are allowed to be used towards the 32 credits required for recertification. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 11\, 2025. \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/smart-recovery/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250123T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T185220Z
UID:10000152-1741944600-1741964400@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
DESCRIPTION:So often when we hear the word “belief” we think about religion. The truth is you have beliefs about everything… And most of them are limiting beliefs that hold you back from reaching your full potential. This training will help you turn your limiting beliefs upside down so you can be in the driver’s seat of your life. How much more could you do if you weren’t being held back by the past programming of your limiting beliefs? Supercharge your future by Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs now! \nParticipants will learn:\n● How limiting your beliefs really are\, and how to change them.\n● Hear where your limiting beliefs are coming from.\n● Understand your own beliefs deeper than you ever thought possible.\n● Look at beliefs all together differently.\n● Listen to how you can interrogate your limiting beliefs in a powerful way.\n● Imagine using a tool that shifts your limiting beliefs at the unconscious level.\n● Discover the “magic question” that shifts limiting beliefs\, every time.\n● Feel like you are truly ready to reach your full potential. \nTrainer: \nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, and NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on March 10\, 2025. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS 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/overcoming-limiting-beliefs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250122T183200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T183200Z
UID:10000151-1740389400-1740409200@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Mastering Forgiveness – Starting with Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview: \nI know you have experienced the fact that “we are our own worst critic.” The hardest person you will have to forgive is yourself. Why is that? Wouldn’t it be great for you to be able to forgive yourself for mistakes you have made in the past? Imagine how good you will feel when you are able to forgive yourself! \nParticipants will: \n\nDiscover what is stopping you from forgiving yourself.\nSee a unique way of looking at forgiveness.\nHear what you can do to forgive others\, too.\nLook at the bigger picture.\nFeel brighter about your future.\nListen to the myths about forgiveness and why they are not true.\n\nAbout the trainer: \nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, a NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nRegistration will close at 11:59 p.m. on February 18\, 2025. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS 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. 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/mastering-forgiveness-starting-with-yourself-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20241120T155714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T155714Z
UID:10000121-1740128400-1740155400@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Building Stress Resilience using Mindfulness: Full Day Training for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness is a unique way of paying attention that enhances well-being and helps us cope with the struggles of everyday life. In this class\, you will learn what mindfulness is\, what science has to say about its benefits\, and how it can help you deal with the stress of everyday life. You will experience formal mindfulness practices that train your mind for greater focus and clarity and informal practices to integrate into your day to enhance your ability to remain calm\, curious\, and kind. \nYou will learn:  \n\nSkills to shift from reacting to responding to stress.\nThe research that supports mindfulness as a tool to reduce stress.\nWhat mindfulness is and how it can benefit you.\nHow to work with difficult thoughts and emotions.\nMindful movement and Meditation practices.\n\nScientific research has consistently demonstrated that mindfulness: \n\nReduces stress\, anxiety\, and depression.\nImproves sleep.\nReduces symptoms of chronic illness.\nImproves confidence and self-acceptance.\n\nHow to prepare:  \n\nWear loose comfortable clothing.\nHave a water bottle and snacks available.\nArrange to keep technology to a minimum.\nThere will be a 60-Minute lunch break and two 15-Minute Breaks.\nSuspend judgment and meet the day with curiosity.\n\nWhat’s Included: \n\nMindfulness Participant Handbook.\nLinks to audio and video practices.\n\nAbout the Trainer: \nCarol Hendershot\, Exp RYT 500 Yoga Instructor\nCertified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor\nCo-Founder\, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness \nCarol has been teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and Mindful Self-Compassion classes since 2014. She has led hundreds of students through these programs. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness skills. \nGrandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864 \nEligible for 6 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on February 16\, 2025. \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/building-stress-resilience-using-mindfulness-full-day-training-for-peers-in-crisis-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20250122T170834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T143520Z
UID:10000150-1739179800-1739199600@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Managing Your Emotions
DESCRIPTION:At the center of everything we do (or don’t do) are our emotions. What would life be like for you if you could stop people from pushing your buttons? What would it be like if you could decide how you wanted to feel about something\, and then feel that way? Would you enjoy life more if you were amazing at Managing Your Emotions? This is your opportunity to get good\, and I mean really good at Managing Your Emotions. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nUncover the two directions of motivation.\nSee how “spinning” your emotions will change them at will.\nLearn at least seven ways to change your emotional state.\nHear about the “secret trigger” the puts you in a bad mood and what you can do about it.\nLook at ways to combat “trauma triggers” using sub modalities.\nListen how you can increase the enjoyment of your good memories more while reducing the negative charge of the bad ones.\n\nTrainer: \nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, and NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on February 4\, 2025. \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/managing-your-emotions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20241031T142356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T142356Z
UID:10000114-1736497800-1736512200@mipeers.org
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 (BA\, CPRC\, CPRM) is a person in long-term recovery. He is also a trainer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum. He is very passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and dedicated to the concept of harm reduction for persons struggling with substance use disorders. \nPriscilla Shafor (BS\, CADC\, CPRM\, CPRC) is a person in long-term recovery. She is a trainer for the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum\, a Core Recovery Coach Academy and Ethics Trainer for Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Priscilla has over 20 years’ experience advocating for persons with substance use disorders and legal histories. \nEligible for 3.75 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nPlease note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on January 5\, 2024. \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. 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-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20241125T192749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T192749Z
UID:10000123-1734341400-1734361200@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Grief and Loss around the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The holidays are filled with mixed emotions for a lot of people. Some have wonderful memories; others feel stuck for one reason or another. In fact\, some people are stuck in grief and find it difficult to enjoy the holidays. For some this is because of the loss they experienced took place around a holiday. For others\, it’s about who is missing at the holiday get together. Dealing with Grief and Loss Around the Holidays\, will help individuals who are struggling with their own grief and loss as well as give them tools to help others who are Dealing with Grief and Loss around the Holidays. \nParticipants will:\n• Figure out what keeps them stuck in their grief cycle\, and how to get out of it.\n• See a brighter future that honors the memory of their loved one.\n• Hear questions that can be asked to help people deal with their grief and loss around the holidays.\n• Look at using sub modalities to process holiday grief easily and effortlessly.\n• Discover ways to use the “Swish Pattern” to turn “sad holiday memories” into “happy ones.”\n• Listen to the language patterns that cause them more pain and learn how to release it now. \nAbout the Trainer:\nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, and NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on December 10\, 2024. \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/dealing-with-grief-and-loss-around-the-holidays-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20241112T182503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T182503Z
UID:10000120-1733736600-1733756400@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Grief and Loss around the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The holidays are filled with mixed emotions for a lot of people. Some have wonderful memories; others feel stuck for one reason or another. In fact\, some people are stuck in grief and find it difficult to enjoy the holidays. For some this is because of the loss they experienced took place around a holiday. For others\, it’s about who is missing at the holiday get together. Dealing with Grief and Loss Around the Holidays\, will help individuals who are struggling with their own grief and loss as well as give them tools to help others who are Dealing with Grief and Loss around the Holidays. \nParticipants will:\n• Figure out what keeps them stuck in their grief cycle\, and how to get out of it.\n• See a brighter future that honors the memory of their loved one.\n• Hear questions that can be asked to help people deal with their grief and loss around the holidays.\n• Look at using sub modalities to process holiday grief easily and effortlessly.\n• Discover ways to use the “Swish Pattern” to turn “sad holiday memories” into “happy ones.”\n• Listen to the language patterns that cause them more pain and learn how to release it now. \nAbout the Trainer:\nChuck Hendrix is a Certified Peer Support Specialist\, Certified Life Coach\, and NLP Practitioner\, and a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist. He has been studying personal growth for more than 25 years. He is always developing special trainings to further the impact that CPSS and Recovery Coaches can make with those they work with. Chuck is known for his unique communication style that is both engaging and funny. You won’t want to miss this training. \nEligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on December 3\, 2024. \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/dealing-with-grief-and-loss-around-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20241025T141826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T150344Z
UID:10000112-1732266000-1732293000@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Day-Long Self-Compassion Training for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:Self-Compassion is the practice of befriending ourselves just the way we are. It gives us strategies to live fully through both the joys and the sorrows of our lives. It reminds us that all human beings struggle\, and we are not alone. It is a powerful tool for emotional resilience that teaches us to support ourselves with kindness and compassion instead of harshness and self-criticism. In this class we will explore why mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion and how we can leverage these practices to live happier and more productive lives. \nIn peer-reviewed studies\, Mindful Self-Compassion has been shown to significantly increase compassion for self and others as well as life satisfaction. It has also been shown to decrease depression\, anxiety\, and stress. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nWhat self-compassion is\, the benefits\, and the research that supports it.\nThe three elements of Self-Compassion.\nThe myths of self-compassion.\nHow to motivate yourself with self-compassion instead of self-criticism.\nHow we cause ourselves unnecessary suffering and what to do about it.\n\nHow to prepare: \n\nWear loose comfortable clothing.\nHave a water bottle and snacks available.\nArrange to keep technology to a minimum.\nThere will be a 60-minute lunch break and two 15-minute Breaks.\nSuspend judgment and meet the day with curiosity.\n\nWhat’s included:  \n\nSelf-Compassion Participant Handbook.\nLinks to self-compassion meditations and practices.\n\nCarol Hendershot\, Exp RYT 500 Yoga Instructor\nCertified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor\nCo-Founder\, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness \nCarol has been teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and Mindful Self-Compassion classes since 2014. She has led hundreds of students through these programs. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness skills. \nGrandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864 \nEligible for 6 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 pm on November 18\, 2025. \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/day-long-self-compassion-training-for-certified-peer-support-specialists/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20240924T144748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T144748Z
UID:10000105-1731659400-1731673800@mipeers.org
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 (BA\, CPRC\, CPRM) is a person in long-term recovery. He is also a trainer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum. He is very passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and dedicated to the concept of harm reduction for persons struggling with substance use disorders. \nPriscilla Shafor (BS\, CADC\, CPRM\, CPRC) is a person in long-term recovery. She is a trainer for the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum\, a Core Recovery Coach Academy and Ethics Trainer for Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Priscilla has over 20 years’ experience advocating for persons with substance use disorders and legal histories. \nEligible for 3.75 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nPlease note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 10\, 2024. \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. 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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20240815T154521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T154521Z
UID:10000089-1727082000-1727193600@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Two-Day WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview: \nThis workshop will meet the pre-requisite to qualify for the Five-Day WRAP Facilitator Training. Each day is on zoom from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. You must attend both days. \nObjectives: \n\nRecognize the importance of the WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) concept pertaining to your own wellness and recovery.\nList the five key concepts of WRAP.\nLearn the six sections of the WRAP plan.\nDevelop your individual WRAP plan.\nImplement WRAP into your daily life.\nApply the WRAP tools in your work as a Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Coach.\n\nTrainer: \nDeb Monroe\, CPSS\, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator\nJeanne White\, CPSS\, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator \nEligible for 11 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration will close on 11:59 p.m. on September 16\, 2024. \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. 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/two-day-wrap-wellness-recovery-action-planning-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20240815T125814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T125814Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Relax\, Restore\, and Reflect  All-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“The quieter you become the more you are able to hear”. – Rumi \nIn this chaotic world filled with personal and professional commitments\, it’s important to find time just for you. \nA day of mindful silence can be a powerful and restorative experience\, whether you are new to these practices or a seasoned practitioner. In that spirit\, we would love to have you join us for a day of savoring each moment and building balance into your life. \nBefore the day begins\, we will send you instructions for creating a sanctuary in your home. During the day\, we will slowly guide you through practices that will expand your ability to settle and soften. If you are new to mindfulness\, you will be given options to ease in and out. If you already have an established meditation practice\, this will be a day of deepening. \nInvest time in yourself and explore ways to renew\, refresh\, and rejoice in life.\n-Renew your spirit and shift your perspective with mindfulness meditation.\n-Experience gentle movement practices that deepen your breath and reduce your stress.\n-Practice walking and eating mindfully.\n-Deepen your compassion with Loving-Kindness Meditation. \nHow to prepare:\n-Wear loose comfortable clothing.\n-Have a water bottle and snacks available.\n-Arrange to keep technology to a minimum.\n-Have blankets\, cushions\, and mats available for comfort.\n-There will be a 60-Minute lunch and two 15-Minute Breaks as part of the day.\n-Suspend judgment and meet the day with curiosity. \nTrainer: Carol Hendershot\, RYT 500\nCertified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor\nCo-Founder\, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness\nCarol has been teaching the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and has led hundreds of students through the program. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness skills.\nGrandrapidscenterformindfulness.com – carolhendershot@gmail.com – 616-745-1864 \nEligible for 6 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nRegistration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. on September 15\, 2024. \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/fall-relax-restore-and-reflect-all-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240906T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240906T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20240801T134014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T151656Z
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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 (BA\, CPRC\, CPRM) is a person in long-term recovery. He is also a trainer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum. He is very passionate about a multiple pathways approach to recovery and dedicated to the concept of harm reduction for persons struggling with substance use disorders. \nPriscilla Shafor (BS\, CADC\, CPRM\, CPRC) is a person in long-term recovery. She is a trainer for the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Curriculum\, a Core Recovery Coach Academy and Ethics Trainer for Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Priscilla has over 20 years’ experience advocating for persons with substance use disorders and legal histories. \nEligible for 3.75 MDHHS Continuing Education credits. \nPlease note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on August 31\, 2024. \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. 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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T094403
CREATED:20240508T171754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T191417Z
UID:10000048-1721725200-1721741400@mipeers.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Skills to Manage Difficult Emotions for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview:  \nWe all experience painful emotional states at times. Anger\, anxiety\, and fear are adaptive reactions to challenges because they direct our attention to threats to help us survive in difficult circumstances. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to our moment-to-moment experience with curiosity and acceptance rather than judgment and resistance. By learning to pay attention in this way\, we can begin to diffuse the negative effects of complex emotions and understand their true meaning. \nMindfulness tools help us deal with these difficult mind states by focusing our attention on what is important right now. They also guide us to identify our triggers\, clarify our feelings\, and respond with wisdom. Mindfulness training has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce distress\, improve the quality of our emotional fitness\, and even alter the structure and function of our brains. \nLearn Mindfulness Skills to: \n\nIdentify emotional triggers.\nReduce emotional reactivity.\nRecover from intense emotions more quickly.\nExamine the validity of our thoughts.\n\nLearn practices that increase resilience such as: \n\nYoga\, meditation\, and the body scan.\nRegular routines to release stress throughout the day.\n\nAccording to Peer Reviewed Research\, Regular Mindfulness Practice: \n\nReduces stress\, anxiety\, and depression.\nImproves sleep\, focus\, and attention.\nReduces symptoms of chronic illness and pain.\nEnhances ability to experience joy and contentment.\nIncreases confidence and self-acceptance.\n\nWhat’s Included: \n\nMindfulness for Difficult Emotions Participant Handbook PDF.\nLinks to audio and video practices.\n\nTrainer: \nCarol Hendershot\, RYT 500\nCertified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor\nCo-Founder\, Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness \nCarol has been teaching the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) since 2008 and has led hundreds of students through the program. Her classes emphasize safety and self-honoring as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness skills. \nEligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits \nPlease note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on July 15\, 2024. \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. 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/mindfulness-skills-to-manage-difficult-emotions-for-peers-in-crisis-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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