Recovery & Wellness for the Peer Specialist

In this training participants will learn the dimensions of and threats to wellness, the principles and elements of recovery, and how to assist individuals at different states in their recovery to set and reach goals that support recovery and wellness. The training will include identifying and responding effectively to signs of distress; gaining a basic understanding of Mental Health First Aid, Trauma-Informed Care, the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Harm Reduction; and recognizing the importance of cultural and linguistic competence in peer support.