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The Peer Connection's Certified Peer Support Training
March 11, 2023 @ 8:00 am - April 2, 2023 @ 3:00 pm
When
March 11, 12, 25, 26 & April 1 - Sessions will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. each day (with breaks).
April 2 - Session will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. (with breaks).
Where
HYBRID:
Online - March 11, 12, 25, 26 & April 1
In-Person - April 2 (The Peer Connection, 1008 3rd Avenue, Suite C, Conway, SC 29526)
Who Should Attend
People in recovery who are interested in becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS). Interested individuals must submit an application and participate in an interview.
Description
The Peer Connection's 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
Kori Criddle, Peer Connection Director of Intervention Services, kcriddle@thepeerconnection.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)
Registration Information
Visit https://thepeerconnection.org/our-services.
Registration Deadline
The deadline to schedule an interview is March 8, 2023.
This event is not hosted by DAODAS.