Tuesday, December 8, 2015 All Day - Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Hotel Mead, E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids WI
Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference "Enhancing Systems & Building Inclusive Communities"
Dec. 8 & 9 Fee: $50
Website with additional information, descriptions and online registration >>
Sponsored by Independent Living Resources (ILR)
Who should attend?
- Peer Specialists
- Advocates
- Mental Health Professionals
- Individuals interested in supporting others more effectively
Objectives:
- Demonstrate aspects of effective peer support within community services of mental health and substance use recovery
- Enhance individual skills to provide more effective personal support
- Explore innovative applications of peer support in communities
Topics include:
- Peer Run Respites
- Embracing Peer Support in Health Care
- Asset Based Community Development
- Culture Change through Recovery Dialogues
- Re-Entry Peer Specialists
- Trauma Awareness and Healing Focused Support
- Honest, Open, and Proud (Strategic Disclosure)
- Warrior Healing and Mindfulness
- Addressing Homelessness with Peer Support
- Therapeutic Movement and Dance