Upcoming Peer Support Conferences

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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)

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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

Register here

 

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

Register here

 

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

Register here

 

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

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Ethics and Boundaries in Peer Support

with Dyany Munson, BA, CPSS

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August Sessions:

Ethics and Boundaries in Peer Support

with Dyany Munson, BA, CPSS

Webinar

 

Stories of Possibilities: Sharing Community Participation Stories to Increase Connection and Recovery 

with Dr. Gretchen Snethen, Phd, CTRS

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Webinar

 

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

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April Sessions:

Ethics and Boundaries in Peer Support

with Dyany Munson, BA, CPSS

Idaho CPSS Code of Ethics

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Webinar

 

Professional Organization: Collaboration, Documentation, and Other Tools to Keep Peer Support Efficient and Ethical

with Dyany Munson, BA, CPSS

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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

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Empower Idaho 2022 Peer Support Conference Series

November Sessions:

Using Your Story to Promote Change – Advocacy Principles

with Michelle Batten, MS

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Advocacy at the Idaho Legislature

with Hillarie Hagen, LSW

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The Dance with Ethical Boundaries in Peer Support

with Latasha Matthews, MA, LPC, CPCS, CPLC, CAMS

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Webinar

 

What Does Trauma Have to Do with Me: Understanding and Managing Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue

with Norma Jaeger, MHA

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Hand out

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Stages of Change

with Jeannie Reinke, LCSW

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September Sessions: Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment

Conference Flyer

 

The Dance with Ethical Boundaries in Peer Support

with Latasha Matthews, MA, LPC, CPCS, CPLC, CAMS

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Webinar

 

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & the Role of Peer Supports

with Monica Forbes, NCPRSS/CRC-Supervisor, MA

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Diagnostics Done: Now What?!
with Courtney Hill, PA-C

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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

with Kyle Davis. PhD

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Introduction to Personality Disorders

with Kyle Davis, PhD

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July Sessions: Best Practices for Workplace and Client Communication

Balancing Roles & Boundaries in Peer Support Relationships

with Monica Forbes, CEO/Administrator

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Reference Links

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Leadership Through Human Connection

with Erica McBeth, Speaker and Advocate

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Ethics: The Dance with Ethical Boundaries in Peer Support

with Latasha Matthews, LPC, CPCS, CPLC, CAMS

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Proactive Team Skills in Peer Support

with Benji Pedroza, CPRC

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Effective Communication Skills at Work: Tips for Talking with Your Boss

with LaDessa Foster, LCPC, MAC, NCC and Jennifer Cornie, SUDA, CRC, CPPS, CRCS

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