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FAVOR Lowcountry Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - June 2024

June 8 @ 8:30 am - June 26 @ 9:00 pm

When

Saturday, June 8 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, June 11 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, June 12 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 15 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, June 18 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, June 19 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 22 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, June 25 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, June 26 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Where

HYBRID:
In-Person - June 8, 15 & 22 (FAVOR Lowcountry, 3030 Ashley Town Center Drive, Suite 202B, Charleston, SC 29414)
Online - June 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26

Who Should Attend

People in recovery who are interested in becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS). Interested individuals must submit an application.

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 16 PARTICIPANTS

Description

The FAVOR Lowcountry 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

  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

Asa Langston, FAVOR Lowcountry Program Director, asa@favorlowcountry.com

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 (Interested applicants may inquire about scholarships.)

Registration Information

Visit https://www.favorlowcountry.com/cpss-training.

Registration Deadline

May 25, 2024

Details

Start:
June 8 @ 8:30 am
End:
June 26 @ 9:00 pm
Website:
https://www.favorlowcountry.com/cpss-training

Organizer

FAVOR Lowcountry
Phone
843.620.9333
Email
asa@favorlowcountry.com
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Venue

FAVOR Lowcountry
3030 Ashley Town Center Drive, Unit 202B
Charleston, SC 29407 United States
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This event is not hosted by DAODAS.

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