Recovery & Wellness Seminars & Trainings for 2011!!!
The Connecticut Peer Initiative presents…
The FOUR Tasks
of Intentional Peer Support (IPS)*
Who? This workshop is especially geared towards individuals employed as Recovery Support Specialists, Recovery Mentors, and other “Peer identified” roles in the behavioral health system. Other Recovery Supporters are welcome as space permits.
What? This workshop is an introduction to IPS* and will provide an overview of the “Four Tasks:” (Connection, Worldview, Mutual Responsibility, and Moving Towards).
When? February 22nd, 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
(Continental breakfast will be available from 9 am).
Where? First Church of Christ, 190 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
(In the Parish Hall on lower level)
PRESENTING SPEAKERS
:
Heather McDonald-Bellamy: Heather McDonald-Bellamy is the Executive Director of Focus On Recovery-United, Inc. (FOR-U), located in Middletown, Connecticut.
Dr. Chyrell D. Bellamy: Chyrell D. Bellamy, PhD, MSW is an Assistant Clinical Professor for Yale University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry’s Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH), and the Director of Peer Services and Research.
This exciting and informative training is part of an ongoing training series sponsored by the:
Connecticut Peer Initiative (CPI)
(CPI is a Collaboration between FOR-U, Yale-PRCH, & Advocacy Unlimited, Inc.)
If you have any questions or you want to register for this event, please call: 860-704-0556
Toll free (in CT): (866) 255-5029 or email: focusonrecovery@gmail.com or
(Space is limited, so please reserve your spot today.)
*(Intentional Peer Support was created by Shery Mead, MSW, www.mentalhealthpeers.com)
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Focus On Recovery-United, Inc. (FOR-U)
Presents
*WRAP Refresher Trainings
2-Day Intensive: Thursday & Friday, April 19 & 20, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
(Location to be determined in the Middletown area)
and
June 14 & 15, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
(Location to be determined in the New Haven or Bridgeport area)
It is recommended that certified WRAP Facilitators attend a Refresher Course at least once every two years in order to stay up to date on developments and best practices. The WRAP Refresher Course is for certified WRAP Facilitators to sharpen and expand facilitation skills, develop new and creative approaches to facilitation, and to get updates on implementing WRAP as an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
*(There is a $200 fee for this training. Limited scholarships and spaces are available for qualified applicants through FOR-U’s DMHAS grant funding).
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The Connecticut Peer Leadership Academy
What? The Connecticut Leadership Academy (CTLA) is a consumer- operated project of FOR-U. Based on the training developed by the West Virginia Mental Health Consumers Association, the Leadership Academy is an exemplary grassroots program, nationally recognized for its empowering activities in community organizing and action planning for adults with psychiatric experiences. CTLA provides a foundation for enhancing consumer skills for effective speaking and civic advocacy and is a program with significant outcomes. Complete the training and join the statewide network and coalition of community change agents through regular meetings and events with other graduates of the Academy.
Who: This is a 3-Day training (all day) and is open to all CT residents
When: TBD
Where: TBD
There is no fee for this training. All travel and other related expenses are the responsibility of the individual applicant. We want to thank the John J. Driscoll United Labor Agency for providing us with the space for this training.
Space is limited so please register ASAP at:
Focus On Recovery-United, Inc.
100 Riverview Center, Suite 272
Middletown, CT 06457-3401
Phone (860) 704-0556; Fax (860) 704-0767
Email: focusonrecovery@gmail.com
WHAT IS WRAP?
Click here to find out more about the Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
*Mental Health Recovery Education (MHRE) Seminar I
Including: Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)
(Seminar I is FREE & limited to 25 participants)
A Seminar that is designed to directly empower people on their Recovery Journeys, and for their Supporters, through Recovery Education and Developing a Personal Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). This Seminar also lays a broad foundation for building Peer Support Groups.
2-Day Intensive
WHEN: March 15 & 16, 2012 From 9:00 am till 4:30 pm
WHERE: New Haven or Bridgeport Area
AND
WHEN: April 24 & 25, 2012 From 9:00 am till 4:30 pm
WHERE: Middletown
Focus on Recovery United, Inc.
1oo Riverview Center, Suite 272
Middletown, CT 06457
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Mental Health Recovery & WRAP Seminar-II: Facilitator Training
This is a 5-Day Intensive Seminar-II Training for Copeland Center Certification of Recovery Educators and WRAP Facilitators. This Seminar-II Trains and Certifies participants to Facilitate Recovery and WRAP groups, presentations, workshops, and equips them with all the skills and materials they need to Facilitate them in their communities.
*(There is a $350 fee for this Seminar-II. Limited scholarships and spaces are available for qualified applicants through FOR-U's DMHAS grant funding) .
* Developed by Mary Ellen Copeland, Ph.D., Focus on Recovery-United, Inc. (FOR-U) staff have been Certified by The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery as Master's Level Trainers and have been Authorized to Facilitate these Trainings.
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WHEN:
Monday May 14, 2012 thru Friday May 18, 2012
From Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am till 4:30 pm
Friday From 9:00 am till 3:00 pm
WHERE: Middletown
Focus on Recovery United, Inc.
1oo Riverview Center, Suite 272
Middletown, CT 06457
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Self-Esteem 101 & Healthy Relationships 101
FOR-U has combined these two great trainings
into an educational and fun filled 12-week session:
You start with Self-Esteem and end with Healthy Relationships!
When: Every Wednesday for 12 weeks
February 1st – April 18th, 2012
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Greater Bridgeport Mental Health Center
1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Self-Esteem 101
Come and explore ways to boost your self-esteem to be able to meet life’s challenges head on and realize you ARE
worthy of happiness. Learn how to recognize your self-worth, self-stigma, etc. We will also explore what a healthy relationship is! Learn skills to help you set the needed boundaries that will get you equality, respect and happiness in your relationships. Learn other valuable tips to help make your current and future relationships with friends, partners, siblings, parents, co-workers, etc., healthier.
*All Connecticut Adults
For seminar training details & registration information, contact: are Welcome!!!
FOR-U
100 Riverview Center, Suite 272, Middletown, CT 06457
Tel: (860) 704-0556, Fax: (860) 704-0767
Toll Free In CT: 1 (866) 255-5029
Email: focusonrecovery@gmail.com, Website:
www.focusonrecovery.org
*Intentional Peer Support (IPS)
TBD
Time TBD
IPS is trauma-informed, and is focused on developing healthy relationships. IPS evolved as a response to needing mental health options which were not focused on diagnoses and 'what's wrong' (with an emphasis on building relationships and skills to enable people to work through 'crisis' without resorting to hospitals or other institutional options). Developed by Shery Mead.
WHERE: Focus on Recovery-United, Inc.
*Peer Employment Support Groups (PES)
These groups are open to all Persons in Recovery who are thinking about going back to work, are looking for a job or who are already employed in the behavioral health field in any capacity. Topics include: The World of Work, Barriers to Employment, Networking, social Security and Incentives, Education, Managing Symptoms While Working, Applications, Resumes, Job Lead, Criminal Records, Employer Expectations, Job and Retention Supports. (There are over 30 employment support topics to choose from. Topics are chosen by the participants.)
We offer groups at :
Middletown
Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00 am till 12:00 pm
Focus on Recovery United, Inc.
1oo Riverview Center, Suite 272
Middletown, CT 06457
*Pathways FOR-U: (12-Weeks):
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A free 12-session group that explores all domains of life including Creativity, work, Leisure, Intimacy and, Spirituality. It is designed according to the Strengths-Based Pathways To Recovery Workbook and will help promote recovery in your life by increasing knowledge/education, finding satisfactory work/volunteer activities, developing meaningful relationships with others, achieving intimacy/enhancing sexuality, attaining higher levels wellness and exploring spirituality. *This Seminar is also a Pre-Requisite for Pathways FOR-U Facilitator Training.
WHERE: Focus on Recovery-United, Inc.
WHEN: Every Thursday starting March 8th, 2012 thru May 24th, 2012
TIME: 1:00 PM till 3:00 PM
WHO: This group is for adults 18 years and older residing in the state of CT
CONTACT: Dawn (860)704-0556
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*Pathways FOR-U Facilitator Training:
*Pre-Requisite for this Seminar Training is to have previously completed the Pathways FOR-U 12-Week Seminar Training or 1-Day Orientation Group.
5-Day Intensive
* Pre-Requisite for this Seminar Training is to have previously completed the Pathways FOR-U 1 2-Week Seminar Training or 1-Day Orientation Group.
This 5-Day Intensive Seminar Training is open to anyone who is committed to Facilitate Workshops based on the Pathways To Recovery Workbook . Upon successful completion of the Pathways FOR-U Facilitator Training , including the practical requirements, you will receive a Pathways FOR-U Certificate of Completion . With this, you will then be required to facilitate a 12-Week Pathways FOR-U Seminar Training. Upon successful completion of that workshop and the required elements, you will receive your Pathways FOR-U Facilitator Certificate .
*(There is a $300 fee for this Training. Limited scholarships and spaces are available for qualified applicants through FOR-U's DMHAS grant funding) .
WHEN: Monday, June 4, 2012 thru Friday, June 8, 2012
WHERE: Focus on Recovery-United, Inc. Click to download Scholarship Application
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