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FAVOR Upstate Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - June 2024

June 4 @ 12:00 pm - June 22 @ 12:00 pm

When

Tuesday, June 4 (times TBD); Wednesday, June 5 (times TBD); Thursday, June 6 (times TBD); Friday, June 7 (times TBD); Saturday, June 8 (times TBD)
Tuesday, June 11 (times TBD); Wednesday, June 12 (times TBD); Thursday, June 13 (times TBD); Friday, June 14 (times TBD); Saturday, June 15 (times TBD)
Tuesday, June 18 (times TBD); Wednesday, June 19 (times TBD); Thursday, June 20 (times TBD); Friday, June 21 (times TBD); Saturday, June 22 (times TBD)

Where

FAVOR Upstate, 355 Woodruff Road, Suite 303, Greenville, SC 29607

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 24 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

  1. Learn the roles and functions of a CPSS
  2. Build skills to enhance relationships
  3. Discuss co-occurring disorders and medication-assisted recovery
  4. Describe stages of change and their applications
  5. Address ethical issues and experience wellness planning
  6. 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

May 28, 2024

Details

Start:
June 4 @ 12:00 pm
End:
June 22 @ 12:00 pm
Website:
https://favorupstate.org/advocacy/recovery-coach-training/

Organizer

FAVOR Upstate
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Venue

FAVOR Upstate
355 Woodruff Road, Suite 303
Greenville, SC 29607 United States
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Phone
864.385.7757
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This event is not hosted by DAODAS.