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FAVOR Lowcountry Certified Peer Support Specialist Training
June 3, 2023 @ 8:30 am - June 21, 2023 @ 9:00 pm
$250When
Saturday, June 3 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, June 6 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, June 7 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 10 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, June 13 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, June 14 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 17 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, June 20 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, June 21 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Where
HYBRID:
In-Person - June 3, 10 & 17 (FAVOR Lowcountry, 3030 Ashley Town Center Drive, Suite 202B, Charleston, SC 29414)
Online - June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21
Who Should Attend
People in recovery who are interested in becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS). Interested individuals must submit an application.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 16 PARTICIPANTS
Description
The FAVOR Lowcountry Certified Peer Support Training provides a 46-hour educational opportunity designed for those individuals interested in actively serving as a CPSS. A CPSS is anyone interested in promoting recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery and serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or maintaining recovery. The training will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the purpose and tasks of a CPSS and will explain the various roles associated with a CPSS. The training will also provide participants with tools and resources useful in providing recovery support services.
Objectives
- Learn the roles and functions of a CPSS
- Build skills to enhance relationships
- Discuss co-occurring disorders and medication-assisted recovery
- Describe stages of change and their applications
- Address ethical issues and experience wellness planning
- Practice skills and documentation training
Contact
Asa Langston, FAVOR Lowcountry Program Director, asa@favorlowcountry.com
Credit
46 hours for certification as a Peer Support Specialist (if all sessions are attended in their entirety and the certification test is passed)
Cost
$250 (Interested applicants may inquire about scholarships.)
Registration Information
Visit https://www.favorlowcountry.com/cpss-training.
Registration Deadline
May 20, 2023
This event is not hosted by DAODAS.
