Continuing Education Trainings
Upcoming Trainings for Peer Specialists
The following are continuing education opportunities for Peer Specialists in Pennsylvania.
Peer Support Continuing Education Training Day
February 24, 2012 - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The PA Peer Support Coalition is pleased to announce the 8th Peer Support Continuing Education Training Day, to be held at the Training Center on Philhaven's campus in Mt. Gretna, PA.
This initiative was launched in response to a need expressed by individuals who use peer support skills for low-cost continuing education. However, anyone is welcome to attend. Most workshops are presented by peers, in keeping with the spirit of peer support. Certificates of attendance will be provided.
The training is free. Workshops are provided by volunteers, and the space for the training was graciously donated by Philhaven. Individuals who attend are responsible for their own travel and lunch. There is a cafeteria on the campus where lunch can be purchased.
Questions? Contact Rachelle Weiss at rachelle@pmhca.org or 1-800-887-6422.
Print: Training description, schedule, directions.
The Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative, Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association and the Dauphin Club House presents:
A free training!
Welcoming and Affirming Practice:
Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex (LGBTQI) and Cultural Competence Training
Wednesday, February 29, 2012; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Philhaven Education Center
283 South Butler Road
Mt. Gretna, PA 17064
Who Should Attend:
Anyone wishing to become more aware of issues faced by persons referred to as "sexual minorities". This heterogeneous population also includes persons with gender identity differences.
Course Description:
In this 5-hour seminar we will explore the effects of language, culture, and power dynamics on the developing personhood of those who carry the labels represented in the initials above. We will also examine our own attitudes, values and thinking, conditioned by our own upbringing, acculturation, and knowledge. Our focus will be on ways to become more truly welcoming and affirming to all persons who differ from us and to learn from them how to be helpful as part of a healing community of support.
Print application for this program. Registration application must be received by close of business on February 20, 2012.
CEU: A $40.00 fee will be charged for continuing education credits
For more information contact Anna Auch, Drexel University Behavioral Health Education, at 1-877-243-3033.
Fee for Service WRAP Facilitator Training:
When: March 12-16, 2012
Where: Staybridge Suites Harrisburg
Cost: $750.00 – plus lodging, food and transportation
Pre-requisite: 2 or 3 Day WRAP Seminar 1
For more information and to request an application contact:
Bob Turri, Business Manager
Email: rturri@mhasp.org
Phone: 267-507-3803
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Residential Treatment Curriculum
Facilitator Certification Training
The Residential Treatment Curriculum Certification Training will held on Monday, March 19, 2012 through Friday March 23, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The training will be conducted at the Abraxas 1 site located at 165 Abraxas Road in Marienville Pa 16239.
The cost to register for the week long certification training is $675.00. Registration must be received by March 12, 2012.
Learn more about this training and complete the registration form.
Pennsylvania 2nd Annual Veterans Conference 2012
The Pennsylvania 2nd Annual Veterans Conference 2012 will focus on Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery for Veterans. It will be held March 21-22, 2012 at the Hilton Harrisburg. This opportunity is provided through a grant from SAMHSA and coordinated by Drexel University College of Medicine/Behavioral Health Education.
Visit the Drexel University Web site for the workshop brochure and online registration.
Three Day Older Adult Peer Specialist Enhanced Certificate
This training will prepare current Certified Peer Specialists to utilize existing experience, skills and training to work with older adults living with behavioral health disorders.
Training will include an understanding of mental health and co-occurring issues as they relate to aging issues. Peers will increase their level of expertise while gaining specialized techniques that support older adults.
To register, please complete the registration form under Section 2 and return to: 525 South 29th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104, Attention: Rebecca May-Cole.
Participation is limited to 20 individuals.
March 27th, 28th, 29th, 2012
Allied Services
475 Morgan Highway
Scranton, PA 18508
Registrations for this session must be received by: March 12, 2012
May 2nd, 3rd, 4th 2012
Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
2505 Green Tech Drive, Suite F
State College, PA 16803
Registrations for this session must be received by: April 18, 2012
LGBTQI Curriculum is Online
PMHCA and Drexel University's School of Medicine's Behavioral Healthcare Education are pleased to announce that the web based LGBTQI curriculum, Creating a Welcoming and Affirming Environment, is now available online. Continuing education credits are available from Drexel. Learn more about CEU's.
Thank you to the Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative group and all the stakeholders who contributed to this effort.
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Training Providers
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