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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.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/continuing-education-qa-session-5/
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240507T133000
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SUMMARY:Meeting Difficult Emotions: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:$25 Registration Fee. Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. Please see this link for flyer and registration. \nWe evolved to have a negativity bias. It’s been hardwired since we were in caves to save us from predators. Today\, however\, many of the lions and tigers in our lives are created by our thoughts and\nemotions. As Mark Twain once said\, “I have had many catastrophes in my life\, most of which never happened.” – Mark Twain \nTo create happiness\, and happiness first\, we must find healthy ways to work with our challenging thoughts and emotions. We’ll begin this workshop by discussing different strategies to defuse\ndifficult emotions and learn practices to bring us back to balance. In the second part of this workshop\, we will learn methods to rebalance our nervous system and rewire our brains for a more positive outlook. \nTrainer: Carol Hendershot
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/meeting-difficult-emotions-rewiring-your-brain-for-happiness-for-peers-in-crisis-settings-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240507T160000
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SUMMARY:WRAP Training
DESCRIPTION:$50 Registration Fee. This training is eligible for 11 hours of MDHHS continuing education credits. Please see this link for the flyer and registration. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nRecognize the importance of the WRAP 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\nTrainers: Deb Monroe and Jeanne White \n 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/wrap-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164315
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SUMMARY:So Many Roads: A multiple Pathways Training
DESCRIPTION:Eligible for 3.75 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. See this link for flyer and registration. \nThis training explores multiple pathways of recovery and how participants have and can use them to support their own personal recovery journey as well as the people they serve. This training is an interactive\, introspective experience in which participants collaborate\, share\, and discover pathways they may have used that they did not even realize were a recovery pathway. \nTrainers: Andrew Brown and Priscilla Shafor
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/so-many-roads-a-multiple-pathways-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164315
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T005529Z
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SUMMARY:Challenging Relationships & Caregiver Fatigue for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee \nRelationships can be difficult. In this class you will learn about two different types of relational pain: the pain of disconnection and the pain of connection. \nThe pain of disconnection is something we are all familiar with. Our first reaction to conflict with family\, colleagues\, or acquaintances is often anger\, resentment\, and emotional distancing. These difficult emotions often conceal more subtle emotions and unmet needs that we didn’t realize were there. \nThe other type of relational discomfort\, the pain of connection\, can occur in caregiving situations simply because we are human. 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. \nMindfulness and compassion skills can help us work with the discomfort caused by both types of relational pain. \nPlease see this link for more information and registration. 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/challenging-relationships-caregiver-fatigue-for-peers-in-crisis-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164315
CREATED:20240304T185122Z
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SUMMARY:Living Deeply – Discovering Your Values  for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee. \nAs we live with more mindfulness and self-compassion\, life begins to look different. We start to see the importance of living authentically from a place of alignment with our values. We might\nfeel the impulse to embark on a journey to discover what is most important to us. \nAlong the way\, we may also uncover internal and external obstacles that get in the way of our emotional health. This process can be fertile ground for growth if we can see these challenges\nthrough the eyes of mindfulness and self-kindness. \nIn this class\, we will review the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion and investigate how they can support us in living more deeply. Through guided reflection and writing\, we will examine our values and explore stumbling blocks that get in the way of living our best life. We will reflect on a difficult time from the past to see how it might hold important lessons and see what we can learn by sharing our stories with others. \nTrainer: Carol Hendershot \nPlease use this link to register.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/living-deeply-discovering-your-values-for-peers-in-crisis-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240422T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240422T150000
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SUMMARY:How to Reframe Anything and Everything
DESCRIPTION:Eligible for 4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee. \nBeing 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\nTrainer: Chuck Hendrix \nPlease see this link for more information and to register.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/how-to-reframe-anything-and-everything/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164315
CREATED:20240306T225956Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Facilitation
DESCRIPTION:Eligible for 10.25 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $50 registration fee. \nPeer providers are frequently asked to lead support groups\, team meetings\, committees\, and various spaces. Refresh and enhance your skills in this nine-hour\, two-day workshop. We will share and learn effective tools and strategies for facilitating from each other. \nTrainers: Tamra Oman and Paula Buege \nPlease see this link for more information and to register.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/the-art-of-facilitation/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164315
CREATED:20240304T184821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T004723Z
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SUMMARY:Motivating Yourself with Kindness Instead of Criticism for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee. \nWhen we first sense the need to make a change\, our impulse is often to respond negatively and criticize ourselves. We go over all the things we’ve done wrong and how we should have done\nthem differently. But that’s a poor strategy for creating meaningful change—research shows that instead\, we are much more likely to get results through kindness and encouragement. \nIn this class we will review the principles of self-compassion and then learn the practice of loving-kindness to cultivate an open and loving heart. Next\, we’ll examine how mindfulness\, loving-kindness\, and compassion go hand in hand and yet differ from each other in many ways. In this training\, students will explore self-criticism\, why it is so pervasive\, and how it often sabotages our attempts to change. Last\, we’ll investigate how care for oneself and self-kindness are effective approaches to positive transformation. \nTrainer: Carol Hendershot \nPlease see this link for registration.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/motivating-yourself-with-kindness-instead-of-criticism-for-peers-in-crisis-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164316
CREATED:20240304T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T004755Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Self-Compassion for Peers in Crisis Settings
DESCRIPTION:Eligible for 4 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee. \nSelf-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.\nIn 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. \nTrainer: Carol Hendershot \nPlease use this link to register.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/introduction-to-self-compassion-for-peers-in-crisis-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164316
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SUMMARY:Spring Equinox All-Day Finding Balance Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Eligible for 6 MDHHS continuing education credits. $25 Registration fee. \nIn this chaotic world filled with personal and professional commitments\, each of us could use some help in defining\, finding\, and holding on to that wonderful thing we call balance. A 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. \nTrainer: Carol Hendershot \nPlease use this link to register. Eligible for 6 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits. $25 Registration Fee
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/spring-equinox-all-day-finding-balance-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164316
CREATED:20240329T150549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T150549Z
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SUMMARY:WRAP Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is eligible for 6.5 hours of MDHHS continuing education credits. Please see this link for the flyer and registration. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nRecognize the importance of the WRAP 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\nTrainers: Deb Monroe and Jeanne White \n 
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/wrap-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240315T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164316
CREATED:20240302T213342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T005248Z
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SUMMARY:Improving Your Self-Talk
DESCRIPTION:4.5 MDHHS Continuing Education Credits Available. $25 Registration Fee \nWhat would it be like if you could direct your internal dialogue where you want it to go? Wouldn’t it be great to silence (at least some of the time) 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\nFind unique ways to quiet your internal dialogue.\nHear strategies on how to be your own cheerleader.\nSee how you can improve your self-talk by changing sub modalities.\nListen to ways to keep yourself feel better by improving your self-talk.\nLook at the way you talk to yourself in a different light.\nFeel a sense of control as you take back control of your thoughts.\n\nTrainer: Chuck Hendrix \nPlease use this link to view the flyer and register.
URL:https://mipeers.org/event/improving-your-self-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="MDHHS Peer Services Area":MAILTO:MDHHS-PeerSupport@michigan.gov
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