FAVOR Upstate Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - December 2024
December 3 @ 12:00 pm - December 21 @ 12:00 pm
When
Tuesday, December 3 (times TBD); Wednesday, December 4 (times TBD); Thursday, December 5 (times TBD); Friday, December 6 (times TBD); Saturday, December 7 (times TBD)
Tuesday, December 10 (times TBD); Wednesday, December 11 (times TBD); Thursday, December 12 (times TBD); Friday, December 13 (times TBD); Saturday, December 14 (times TBD)
Tuesday, December 17 (times TBD); Wednesday, December 18 (times TBD); Thursday, December 19 (times TBD); Friday, December 20 (times TBD); Saturday, December 21 (times TBD)
Where
Online (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 LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.
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
November 26, 2024
This event is not hosted by DAODAS.
