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Empower Idaho 2024 Peer Support Conference Series
April 30 | May 2 | May 9
Free CEU Opportunity | Virtual Conference
Earn up to:
7 CEUs for Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS), Certified Family Support Partners (CFSP), Certified Recovery Coaches (CRC) and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC)
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MDT | 2 CEUs
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
with Dr. Kyle Davis, PhD
Webinar Objectives:
- Understand definition and spirit of Motivational Interviewing
- Describe four fundamental processes of Motivational Interviewing
- Describe core interviewing skills in Motivational Interviewing
Learn more about Dr. Kyle Davis, PhD
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. MDT | 2 CEUs
Working as a Peer Specialist in Rural Idaho and Managing Ethics in Rural Communities
with Daniela Munden, BS, CPSS
Webinar Objectives:
- Overview of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Best practices for Peer Specialists
- Cause and effect of limited resources in rural areas
- Ethical challenges for mental health professionals in rural areas
Learn more about Daniela Munden, BS, CPSS
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | 3 CEUs
Peer Support Scenarios: Boundaries, Dilemmas and Risk Management
with Rebekah Koepnick, CPSS
Webinar Objectives:
- Boundaries and why they are important
- Boundary violations and the consequences
- Identify practical strategies to protect the Peer Specialist and the peer
Learn more about Rebekah Koepnick, CPSS
Archived Webinars
Empower Idaho 2023 Peer Support Conference Series
November Sessions:
Making Your Voice Heard in the Idaho Legislature
with Kathy Dawes, MS | Amaia Clayton
Ethics and Boundaries in Peer Support
with Dyany Munson, BA, CPSS
August Sessions:
Ethics and Boundaries in Peer Support
with Dyany Munson, BA, CPSS
Stories of Possibilities: Sharing Community Participation Stories to Increase Connection and Recovery
with Dr. Gretchen Snethen, Phd, CTRS
Common Dilemmas and Potential Responses: Peer Support Scenarios from Real Life
with Jacob Hackman, PSS | Lisa Koller, CPSS, CPRC, RC Supervisor, SUDA | Norma Jaeger, MS
April Sessions:
Ethics and Boundaries in Peer Support
with Dyany Munson, BA, CPSS
Professional Organization: Collaboration, Documentation, and Other Tools to Keep Peer Support Efficient and Ethical
with Dyany Munson, BA, CPSS
Common Dilemmas and Potential Responses: Peer Support Scenarios from Real Life
with Jacob Hackman, PSS | Lisa Koller, CPSS, CPRC, RC Supervisor, SUDA | Norma Jaeger, MS
Empower Idaho 2022 Peer Support Conference Series
November Sessions:
Using Your Story to Promote Change – Advocacy Principles
with Michelle Batten, MS
Advocacy at the Idaho Legislature
with Hillarie Hagen, LSW
The Dance with Ethical Boundaries in Peer Support
September Sessions: Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment
The Dance with Ethical Boundaries in Peer Support
with Latasha Matthews, MA, LPC, CPCS, CPLC, CAMS
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & the Role of Peer Supports
with Monica Forbes, NCPRSS/CRC-Supervisor, MA
July Sessions: Best Practices for Workplace and Client Communication
Balancing Roles & Boundaries in Peer Support Relationships
with Monica Forbes, CEO/Administrator
Leadership Through Human Connection
with Erica McBeth, Speaker and Advocate
Ethics: The Dance with Ethical Boundaries in Peer Support
with Latasha Matthews, LPC, CPCS, CPLC, CAMS
Proactive Team Skills in Peer Support
with Benji Pedroza, CPRC
Effective Communication Skills at Work: Tips for Talking with Your Boss
with LaDessa Foster, LCPC, MAC, NCC and Jennifer Cornie, SUDA, CRC, CPPS, CRCS