FW: Webinar next Friday - Larry Davidson, History of Peer Support

[Lampe, Lalena F - DHS]

Feel free to register & attend.  Mr. Davidson is the Director of the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health and has been involved in the peer movement for a very long time.  Thank you! 

 

 

Laleña F. Lampe

Community Program Quality Improvement Specialist

WI Department of Health Services

Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

(608) 266-2476  lalena...@wisconsin.gov

 

 

 

From: International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) [mailto:steve=naop...@mail157.atl21.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS)
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 12:49 PM
To: Lampe, Lalena F - DHS
Subject: Webinar next Friday - Larry Davidson, History of Peer Support

 

International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) www.inaops.org | March 13, 2015 Webinar Announcement View this email in your browser   International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) www.inaops.org     Next Free Webinar - March 20, 2015   History of the Peer Support Movement Friday, March 20, 2015 Time: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Eastern Time  (Starts at 11 a.m. Central, 10 a.m. Mountain, 9 a.m. Pacific) When and where did peer support begin? How did it develop in the U.S.?   These are just two of the many questions that will be addressed by Larry Davidson, Ph.D., Director of the Program for Recovery and Community Health at Yale University. Davidson, a person with lived experience, is more than a casual historian and his presentations on this topic have captured the attention of audiences throughout the U.S. and abroad. This is a presentation you won't want to miss! Davidson’s expert knowledge brings to life important aspects of peer support. In addition to the presentation, you will be able to use the “chat” function during the webinar to ask questions or share your thoughts with other participants. No registration is required for this webinar. On Friday, March 20 at Noon EDT, click the following link to join the online meeting. This link also works on mobile devices.  https://optum.webex.com/optum/j.php?MTID=m22433639368fa45e56ad0d33bd0be3b8 If requested, enter your name and email address. When the “Join” button turns green, click on it. (Note, you may have to refresh your screen to see the Join button turn green if you try to join before the webinar start time.) When requested, enter your phone number (a single line phone without an extension). You will receive an immediate call back with instructions about how to join the audio portion of the webinar. Follow all screen and telephone instructions. If you have not previously participated in one of our webinars, click the link to access the webinar about ten minutes early to be certain you have downloaded the proper software. If you have not, you will be prompted to do so. The download is quick, free and easy!!!    Questions? Contact us at: webi...@naops.org   This series of free webinars is made possible by Optum Behavioral Health Solutions, which provides technology and technical assistance. Thank you Peter Ashenden and Optum for your ongoing support!!   (More details on the webinar page of our website.)     Annual National Peer Support Conference August 20 & 21, 2015 Sheraton Gunter San Antonio Hotel Join us for two days of learning, networking, and fun in beautiful San Antonio, Texas!   The 9th Annual National Peer Support Conference has been set for Thursday and Friday, Aug. 20 & 21 in San Antonio, TX. The event will be held at the Sheraton Gunter San Antonio Hotel, a very short walk to the famous Riverwalk and a short ride to the Alamo. This year’s conference will focus on advocacy and poverty—two important issues for peer supporters and those they support. Upcoming deadlines: The Call for Workshop Presentations is due on May 1, 2015. Register online (early bird registration ends July 1, 2015):  https://inaps2015nationalconference.eventbrite.com  Or use the mail-in Registration form (save credit card processing fees) To be a sponsor or reserve exhibitor space (first come, first served), contact Steve Harrington: st...@naops.org.  Don't wait! This is the only national conference specifically for peer support providers and their champions. Submit a workshop proposal, gather friends and colleagues, invite your supervisors and sponsors, and come prepared to share best practices and learn new skills that will help you be the best peer supporter you can be! Watch our website for additional information about keynote presenters, sponsors, and other opportunities in association with the conference! http://inaops.org/2015-national-conference/      News Click here to access our March Newsletter       Other Announcements Next Steps Peer Specialist Continuing Education (32 hrs.) Next Steps is a continuing education program for experienced peer specialists developed by the International Association of Peer Supporters (INAPS) under the SAMHSA-supported national Recovery to Practice initiative. Delivered via a collaborative learning approach, the course includes 24 hours of face-to-face training plus 8 hours of pre-work by training participants. Share your knowledge and learn more from your peers on these key areas of peer specialist practice: The Transforming Power of Recovery Peer Support Values and Guidelines Effects of Trauma on Recovery Multicultural Awareness Dual Diagnosis and Recovery of the Whole Person Wellness Strengthening Workplace Relationships Supportive Recovery Relationships   Our Next Course:  May 19-22, 2015 / Tacoma, Washington  Fee:  $695.00 Training space is limited. Application deadline is May 4, 2015. Application available soon at: http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_training_peer_specialist_advanced To learn more, write to trai...@dbsalliance.org or call (312) 642-0049, x155.     DBSA Celebrates 30 Years! In 2015, DBSA is celebrating our past—30 years of connecting people living with mood disorders to life-saving peer support, information, tools, and resources. And our future—building on the foundation that our collective lived experience has the power to improve lives—by working together to create a future where wellness is no longer a possibility for only some, but a probability for all! In this, our 30th anniversary year, we are challenging ourselves to create a future empowered by shifting the focus from “I to We”—a future that changes the emphasis from: ·        Eliminating illness to building wellness ·        Isolation and fear to a welcoming community of support ·        Individual views to powerful, collective voices Click here to learn more about special events planned for this year of celebration!  http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DBSA_2015     New Resource for Peer Support (New Zealand, Australia) PeerZone is a series of three hour peer led workshops in mental health and addiction where people explore recovery and whole of life wellbeing. We’ve developed nineteen workshops within five themes: · Understanding ourselves · Empowering ourselves · Working on our wellbeing · Connecting to the world · Exploring our unique identities  To view an introductory video and learn more, visit: http://www.peerzone.info/     Recovery Opportunity Center Includes sample modules from their internationally known certified peer specialist  training: Advanced Peer Practices Supervising a Peer Workforce Best Practice - No Force First The Recovery Conversation Best Practice - Healing Spaces To learn more about this workshop for transformation, visit:  http://recoveryopportunity.com/the-roc-experience/     Join the National Movement in support of Mental Health Recovery http://www.mentalhealthrecoverynow.org/     Join iNAPS  Show your support for the ongoing efforts of the International Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) through your membership and participation in our free webinars and outreach / publications. To learn more, visit: http://inaops.org/join-us Or click here to download a membership form.    Live it up! See you in San Antonio! Steve   Copyright © 2015 International Association of Peer Supporters, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined one of our prior email lists or were recommended to us as having an interest in the peer support field. Our mailing address is:  International Association of Peer Supporters P.O. Box 67 Trufant, MI 49347 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences   join list