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FAVOR Upstate Certified Peer Support Specialist Training
March 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - March 18, 2023 @ 2:00 pm
$250When
Wednesday, March 1 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, March 2 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, March 3 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.); Saturday, March 4 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 8 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, March 9 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, March 10 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.); Saturday, March 11 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 15 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, March 16 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, March 17 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.); Saturday, March 18 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Where
Sessions will be held via Zoom.
Who Should Attend
People in recovery who are interested in becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS). Interested individuals must submit application for initial screening.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITE
Description
The FAVOR Upstate CPSS 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
Terah Sheppard, FAVOR Upstate Project Coordinator, terah@favorupstate.org
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
Registration Information
Visit https://favorupstate.org/advocacy/recovery-coach-training/.
Registration Deadline
February 24, 2023
This event is not hosted by DAODAS.
