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Centralia – DBHR Peer CE Series – Co Occurring Disorders

June 8, 2017 @ 8:30 am - June 9, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP for PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

 

  • TOPIC:

Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Counselors is interactive and provides useful tools for Peer Counselors working with people who experience co-occurring disorders – the coexistence of both a mental health and a substance use disorder. It will further define co-occurring disorders, introduce study results, the Stages of Change, relapse prevention, and cover the SAMHSA perspective. In a classroom setting, peer counselors will learn how to positively work with people who experience co-occurring disorders.  Please note, attendees are expected to be in attendance both days to receive a certificate of completion.

 

  • SPEAKER:

Sharon G. Holmes has over 20 year of experience and education., IL.  She holds a graduate certificate in Human Resource Development from Chapman University in Orange, CA and an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from Pierce College in Lakewood, WA.  Sharon’s worked as a Washington State Certified Peer Counselor and has managed a team to facilitate change and empower women. She is also a licensed Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee (CDPT). During her tenure as Recovery Educator; Sharon provided direct care management and instruction to clients with mental health, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring disorders. Sharon currently works with agency staff and clients, individually, and in facilitating small and large groups. Effective support for people with Co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges is a passion for Sharon, and the focus of her work.

 

Date:Mon-Tues, June 8-9th, 2017    **NEW DATE**

Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Workshop

Place:

Centralia College

Washington Hall, Room 115

701 W. Walnut Street

Centralia, WA 98531

 

*Lunch will not be provided.

 

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Seating is limited, pre-registration is required. Employed certified peer specialists will be given first priority.   Please send questions to Odie Dalton at (908)484-4968 or odie@holdingthehope.com

Details

Start:
June 8, 2017 @ 8:30 am
End:
June 9, 2017 @ 4:30 pm
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Venue

Centralia College
701 West Walnut Street
Centralia, WA 98531 United States

Organizer

Holding the Hope