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Showing posts with label DBSA. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Upcoming Peer Support Trainings



2014 National Peer Supporter Conference

The National Peer Supporter National Conference will be in Atlanta, on Monday and Tuesday, October 13 and 14, 2014. Plenary presenters include:
  • Steve Ford (son of Gerald and Betty Ford, former president and first lady)
  • Larry Fricks
  • Mark Ragins
  • Larry Davidson
  • Anthony Stratford and Anne Beales 
  • Allen Daniels and Peter Ashenden
Click here to view the Preliminary Conference Schedule. For more information and regular updates about the conference, visit the Conference Page on our website. 

TWO DAY INSTITUTES
Immediately before and after the National Conference
Sunday, October 12, 2014 and Wednesday, October 15, 2014
 Leaders, Followers, and Pesky Dead Rabbits, with Steve Harrington

Are you a leader? A follower? Or, do you like to keep things exactly as they are? Click the link below to hare a brief interview with Steve Harrington about this insightful new Global Leadership Institute.

Whatever role you prefer,  this two-day Leadership Institute will help you explore your potential in the workplace or community. Cost is $95 for both days - separate from the iNAPS Conference. A registration form is in the July newsletter or contact Steve Harrington. steve@naops.org. Space is limited.
 

Sunday, October 12, 2014 and Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Recovery Opportunity Center, Advanced Peer Training Opportunities
Recovery Opportunity Center (Recovery Innovations) is offering a series of workshops in conjunction with the conference. Plan your travel and hotel arrangements to take advantage of another outstanding series of innovative training programs! See the July newsletter for details or visit the ROC website. Contact Lisa Anderson for more information lisa.anderson@recoveryopportunity.com.
 

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 (1/2 Day Institute)
9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
“We DO talk about that: Diagnosis, Treatments, and the Role of Peer Support.” Peer specialists are not clinicians, and they can play a key role in supporting their peers in choosing and getting the most out of treatment. See the DBSA Peer Specialist Continuing Education website or Training@DBSAlliance.org for more information.
 

Next Steps Continuing Education and Facilitator Training Experience
October 15–19, 2014
Immediately following the iNAPS Conference
Are you an experienced peer specialist looking for ways to connect and share best practices with others at your level of experience? Are you looking for a curriculum you can bring back to share with staff and other peer specialists in your organization? Could you benefit from achieving a facilitator certificate that allows you to share a unique peer training with others? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes,’ consider staying after the National Conference to experience this transformational training. Space is limited. 

Next Steps Peer Specialist Continuing Education and Facilitator Training.
Keep checking back at www.DBSAlliance.org/Training for updates on this and future training events!
 

Other events and opportunities
Coming Soon!
DBSA Peer Specialist Core Training
July 28–August 1, 2014
San Diego, CA
Download application (PDF) 
Apply Online!
 
For more information on this and other upcoming DBSA Training, visit:
Peer Specialist Core Training
 And
Peer Specialist Continuing Education

Friday, June 20, 2014

DBSA Peer Specialist Training Opportunities

DBSA is nationally-known for quality peer specialist training, the first step toward joining the rapidly-growing peer workforce in the changing healthcare delivery system. DBSA is proud to announce our upcoming line-up of peer training courses; please spread the word to your peers and community!

 

DBSA Peer Specialist Core Training

July 28August 1, 2014
San Diego, CA
Download application (PDF) 
Apply Online!
Application deadline is July 3.

 

 

Coming Soon!

Visit the DBSA Veteran Peer Specialist page for application information and the latest details on upcoming trainings.

DBSA Veteran Peer Specialist Training(meets VA requirements for peer support staff)
September 15–20, 2014
Los Angeles, CA
December 2014
Chicago, IL
DBSA Core Peer Specialist Training
September 29–October 3, 2014
Chicago, IL
November 2014
Charleston, WV

 

 

Save the Dates!

October 13–14, 2014
iNAPS National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia

October 15, 2014
Post iNAPS Conference Events in Atlanta, Georgia
9 AM12 PM
“We DO talk about that: Diagnosis, Treatments, and the Role of Peer Support”
Contact Training@DBSAlliance.org for more information.

October 15–19, 2014
Post iNAPS Conference Events in Atlanta, Georgia:
Next Steps Peer Specialist Continuing Education and Facilitator Training
Keep checking back at www.DBSAlliance.org/Training for updates!

Friday, June 21, 2013

National Practice Standards for Peer Recovery Supporters


National Practice Standards for Peer Recovery Supporters: Comments Welcome
A draft of the National Practice Standards for Peer Recovery Supporters is open for public comment until June 24, 2013. When finalized, the National Practice Standards will be used to set policy and shape the future of peer support services. If you have already commented on the draft, thank you for your input. Please be sure to share this opportunity with others. Every voice matters!

The deadline for comments is June 24, 2013. To access the draft, visit http://na4ps.wordpress.com/national-standards.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Madness in the NFL - The Greg Montgomery Story

“Madness in the NFL - The Greg Montgomery Story” documentary takes us on Greg's journey from All-Pro NFL punter to his diagnosis with bipolar disorder in 1997 while playing with the Baltimore Ravens. Ultimately, his journey towards recovery from bipolar disorder has been a positive and successful one. Now almost 14 years after his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, Greg is a powerful advocate in the field of mental health. He recognizes that help is desperately needed for the millions living with mental illness and is making a difference by speaking out.

Greg is also an avid writer and blogger. Through his blog, Zen In The Art of Living Bipolar, Greg openly shares his experiences of anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder with educational, honest, and engaging content. You can also follow Greg on Twitter @ZenPunter.

We commend Greg for his advocacy efforts and for working with numerous mental health organizations on raising awareness and fighting the stigma that surrounds mental illness. DBSA looks forward to partnering with him on these upcoming DBSA initiatives:
  • The October eUpdate will feature an empowering article written by Greg.
  • In November, DBSA will host a live Telechat with Greg. Stay tuned for more information and how you can submit your questions in advance.
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=eupdate0911#1
Reposted at darkestcloset.blogspot.com