WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan )Facilitator Refresher (3 – Day)

WRAP Facilitators need refreshing every 2 years. Get updated by the best!

The WRAP® Refresher is a interactive course co-facilitated by the Copeland Center Advanced Level Facilitators to sharpen and expand facilitation skills to further engage groups in the Wellness Recovery Action Planning.
Through attendance in this course WRAP Facilitators will:
1. Recognize expanded options on how to give effective group introductions.
2. Identify additional knowledge areas, values and ethics of WRAP.
3. Apply at least one new skill to sharpen and expand group facilitation skills.
4. Develop new and creative approaches to facilitation to accommodate participant challenges and differing group needs.
Recommended for WRAP Facilitators to enhance knowledge and skills with WRAP and to get updates on implementing WRAP as an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
*Attendees for this workshop must have prior completion of WRAP Seminar 2: WRAP for Facilitators.  Please submit a copy or photo of your WRAP Seminar 2 certificate to Events@holdingthehope.com within one week of registration.  Failure to submit a copy of your certificate may result in the loss of your spot in this workshop. Seating is limited.
About the location – we have 2 spots in the Seatac, WA area reserved and are waiting for final approval due to COVID related requirements. Once you have been accepted into the workshop you will be advised where to book your hotel reservations. Both sites are very near Seatac international airport. Do not book travel until your acceptance has been confirmed.
About the Trainers:
Sharon Holmes, ALWF, has over 20 years of formal work experience and education. She holds a Master Degree in Education from SIUC, IL, a graduate certificate in Human Resources from Chapman University now Brandman University in Orange, CA, and an Associate of Art and Science Degree from Pierce College, Lakewood, WA. Sharon worked as a WA State Certified Peer Counselor and has managed a team to facilitate change and empower women. She is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (CDPT). During her tenure a Recovery Educator; Sharon provided direct care management and instruction to clients with mental health and substance use challenges and/or co-occurring disorders. Sharon is owner of Ms. SharCo LLC and Inspiring Here & Now LLC which offers workforce educational trainings; and she is also an Independent Contractor, currently working as Training Coordinator for Hoping the Hope; coordinating WRAP and Continuing Educational trainings sponsored by the State of WA.  She is, facilitating Co-occurring Disorders training, a Certified Therapeutic Options Trainer, teaching de-escalation skills to Certified Peer Counselors, WRAP as an Advance Level WRAP Facilitator. Sharon is passionate about educating others; she sees the power of education as tool to work for other as it is for her and it’s the focus of her work.
Tina Simpson , ALWF is a 21-year resident of Beaumont Texas and mother of 3 adult children 24,26 and 35. She is currently a Peer Support Specialist Supervisor in Beaumont Out Patient clinic at Spindletop center. She is in long term Recovery from Mental Health and Substance use with 35 yrs. of lived experience. Tina has learned to use what was once a liability, her past to become her greatest asset and that’s her lived experience to help others in recovery. Through the grace of a loving and caring God, she’s has overcome many barriers and has since became a servant in the Peer Community. She has through Via Hope attained her Peer Specialist Certification and is a WRAP and WHAM facilitator where she promotes Wellness and Recovery. She is also a Copeland Center Certified Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator. Tina is also a Certified Recovery Coach Trainer of Trainers as well as Certified Peer Specialists for both Substance Use and Mental Health. As a Trainer of Trainers/ Facilitator she has trained and certified 34 recovery coaches in the Golden Triangle area and has help over 200+ peers develop a Wellness and Recovery Action Plan.

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Supporting Peers In Crisis/Suicide prevention

Continuing Education Workshop for Peer Support Counselors

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

FOR PEER SUPPORT COUNSELORS

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Peers in Crisis & Suicide Prevention is a 2 part workshop that builds on itself.  Participants will leave the morning session with an ability to recognize if the peer they are working with is in crisis, what to do about it and how to support the peer and still stay grounded themselves.  The afternoon session will be based on the morning session and will provide additional tools for identifying a person at risk of suicide and responding appropriately.  Both sessions will include opportunities for practice.  Participants must attend both sessions.

  • ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Mary Jadwisiak is an internationally sought out speaker and trainer for her expertise in behavioral health recovery and suicide prevention.   She provides insightful and practical workshops based on 20 years of advocacy work, 15 years of work in the field of suicide prevention, and her personal recovery journey.  The power of Hope is infused throughout her work.   As the spokesperson for hope she will educate, inform, entertain and inspire.

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Trauma Informed Peer Support (Revised & Updated)

Being trauma informed is the bedrock of all recovery services – especially peer support.

Based on the five hallmarks of Trauma Informed Care & the twelve SAMHSA Core Competencies of Peer Support – Trauma Informed Peer Support is a must-have for any peer supporter working in behavioral health. This interactive and multimedia workshop is a completely revised and updated version from trauma informed workshops previously provided by Holding the Hope . Don’t miss out on this new and improved take on the subject.

Seating is limited, pre-registration is required. For information on group rates or in house trainings, contact events@holdingthehope.com

Your Instructor: Mary Jadwisiak is an internationally sought out speaker and trainer for her expertise in all aspects of behavioral health recovery and suicide prevention. She provides insightful and practical workshops based on 25 years of training and support in behavioral health work force development, and her personal recovery journey. The power of Hope is infused throughout her work. As the spokesperson for hope Mary will educate, inform, entertain and inspire.