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FAVOR Upstate Certified Peer Support Specialist Training
May 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - June 17, 2023 @ 2:00 pm
$250When
Wednesday, May 31 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, June 1 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, June 2 (1:00-6:00 p.m.); Saturday, June 3 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 7 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, June 8 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, June 9 (1:00-6:00 p.m.); Saturday, June 10 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 14 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, June 15 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, June 16 (1:00-6:00 p.m.); Saturday, June 17 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Where
FAVOR Upstate Greenville Center, 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
- 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 (includes lunch [when applicable] and light refreshments)
Registration Information
Visit https://favorupstate.org/advocacy/recovery-coach-training/.
Registration Deadline
May 26, 2023
This event is not hosted by DAODAS.
