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The New Generation of Peer Specialists
Changes to the Missouri Peer Specialist Curriculum and certification
Slide2
New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training
Over the past three years, the Missouri Department of Mental Health has added several new sessions to the Missouri Peer Specialist Basic Training. The new sessions are:
Transitional Age
Youth Brain
Development and Decision
Making
This session provides an overview of typical brain development during childhood, leading up to adolescence and into early
adulthood.
Adolescence is a period of profound brain maturation and change in the emotional and decision making centers of the brain.
This sessions looks
at the important role of parents and professionals in supporting adolescents and young adults during this critical period of development.
Slide3
New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Transitional
Age
Youth, Why
the Focus on Trauma
?
This session is an introduction to trauma. It will provide an overview of the prevalence and impact of trauma on an individual’s physical, social and emotional
growth.
This
session emphasizes how
critical it is for professionals who regularly interact with individuals and/or their families to be familiar with and can respond to the issues surrounding trauma and its effect on brain development.
Slide4
New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Guiding
Principles of
Recovery
A new working definition of recovery from mental disorders and substance use disorders was announced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in
2011. This session looks at the definition of Recovery
along with major guiding principles that support the recovery definition.
Slide5
New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Wellness and
Self-Care
Research shows individuals with Serious Mental Illness die 25 years earlier than the general
population. This session
presents eight dimensions of wellness and self-care as well as teaches how to set health and wellness goals.
Building
Resources
It is important to help individuals find the resources available to them when they are working toward a
goal. This session looks
at the different types of resources available to individuals and how to create a resource manual.
Slide6
New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
The Strengths
Model
The Mental Health system has moved toward being strengths based in its approach to prevention, treatment, and
recovery. This session
is designed to define the Strengths Model and review the six principles of the strengths
perspective.
Slide7
New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Providing Support and Planning for Crisis
Situations
Crisis prevention planning is meant to help and prepare individuals for times when life seems too hard to
manage. This session
is designed to support conversations about what would help when additional support or action is needed. This session also covers what to do if you are presented with a crisis situation.
Slide8
New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Peer Specialists in the Workplace:
Skills
for
Effective Teams
Peer Specialists often work in different organizations as part of a
team. This session
will discuss the workplace in general, the specific role that a Peer Specialist has within an organization, and skills needed to be an effective team member.
Slide9
How to Access the Peer Specialist Training Material
Regional /Refresher Trainings
DMH will be hosting five
2
day Regional/Refresher Trainings where the new Peer Specialist material will be taught
.
The first Refresher Training will be held in Jefferson City on November 19-20, 2015. Registration will be on the Peer Specialist website.
The same training will be held in the different regions of the state. Please check the Peer Specialist website for dates/times and locations.
www.peerspecialist.org
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CMPS Recertification Process
All individuals who received their CMPS certification prior to 2014 MUST attend one of the Regional/Refresher trainings in order to maintain their certification.
Any individuals who are unable to attend one of the Regional/Refresher trainings will have to attend the full 5-Day Basic training in order to receive a current certification.
Individuals will receive a new CMPS certificate upon completion of the Regional/Refresher Training.
Slide11
CMPS Recertification Process
All participants in the Regional/Refresher trainings will be required to sign a Missouri Peer Specialist Code of Ethics to be kept on record with the Department of Mental Health.
Certification will be maintained by showing proof of 15 hours of behavioral health or other approved continuing education.
New certificates reflecting renewal dates will be sent out electronically once a year once all appropriate documentation has been received
.
Slide12
Changes to the Peer Specialist Website
Several changes have been made to the Missouri Peer Specialist website to help both Peer Specialists and their Supervisors after they receive certification.
www.peerspecialist.org
Slide13
Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
Here are the questions on the new Peer Specialist Basic Training Application:
Are you 21 years of age or older?
Are you currently employed?
List the last two jobs you have held, the names of your employers, and the dates of your employment.
What is your highest level of education?
Slide14
Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
I am someone with lived mental health/ co-occurring disorder experience who has sought traditional (CPR program, Community Mental Health Center, hospitalization, etc..) or non-traditional (faith-based, Consumer Operated Service Program, Access to Recovery, etc.) services. YES/ NO/ MAYBE
I believe that recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. YES/ NO/ MAYBE
I am at a point in my recovery that qualifies me to use my personal experience to help other individuals in their recovery journey. YES/ NO/ MAYBE
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Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
8. Are you willing to disclose to peers, staff, and the general public that you have lived experience with a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
You will be expected to participate in discussions and role-plays using elements of your own recovery story. Are you comfortable sharing your recovery story with others? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
You will also be required to listen to the recovery stories of others. Sometimes these stories may be uncomfortable for you, especially when they touch upon your “triggers.” Are you okay with this? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
Slide16
Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
The required training is intensive and can be fatiguing. Do you feel you generally have the energy to stay focused and alert? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
If accepted, you must attend the 37.5 week long training. Will you commit to that? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
The training is highly interactive and requires activities that involve small groups, role playing, and reading to the group. Are you comfortable with this type of participation? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
Slide17
Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
Describe how your personal recovery journey has helped you get where you are today.
What are some of the things you do on a regular basis to keep yourself focused on your recovery?
Describe at least two of your strengths and how they have helped you in your recovery.
What is your plan to deal with “triggers” and/or reoccurrence of your symptoms?
Slide18
Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
Have you ever led a group? If yes, what did you like about it? If no, how do you feel about leading a group?
Have you ever taught a class? If yes, what did you like about it? If no, how do you feel about teaching a class?
Describe your best experience in employment, service work, or volunteer work and what made it meaningful.
Describe your support system and how it has helped you in your recovery.
Slide19
Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
Describe why you want to become a Certified Missouri Peer Specialist.
Why do you feel you would be a good candidate to work with peers in the mental health and/or substance abuse field?
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Slide20
Continuing Education Ideas and Resources
There are several resources that Peer Specialists can access for Continuing Education
:
The Peer Specialist Regional Trainings-
Please refer to the Peer Specialist website for dates and times.
www.peerspecialist.org
Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH
)- MIMH hosts the Spring Institute each year and offers many webinars throughout the year.
www.mimhtraining.com
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration)
SAMHSA has many resources on its website and hosts may continuing education webinars each year.
www.samhsa.gov
Slide21
Continuing Education Ideas and Resources
Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri and Mental Health America of the Heartland
- Both of these organizations offer trainings throughout the year.
www.mhaem.org
www.mhah.org
NAMI Missouri-
NAMI offers several advocacy and other trainings throughout the year. Many of these are free trainings to NAMI Missouri members.
www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA
)- National DBSA host several webinars and trainings throughout the year.
www.dbsalliance.org
Slide22
Continuing Education Ideas and Resources
Missouri Recovery Network (MRN)-
The Missouri Recovery Network offers the Missouri Recovery Support Specialist-Peer (MRSS-P) training. For more information visit their website at
www.morecovery.org
National Council of Behavioral
Healthcare-
This organization offers webinars on mental health through their website at
www.thenationalcouncil.org
NASMHPD (National Association of State
Mental Health
Program Directors
)- This organization offers webinars and through their website at www.nasmhpd.org
Slide23
Continuing Education Ideas and Resources
Any training education provided by a Community Mental Health Center or RELIAS
system
Any training education provided by a Consumer Operated Service
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The New Generation of Peer Specialists
Changes to the Missouri Peer Specialist Curriculum and certification
Slide2New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training
Over the past three years, the Missouri Department of Mental Health has added several new sessions to the Missouri Peer Specialist Basic Training. The new sessions are:
Transitional Age
Youth Brain
Development and Decision
Making
This session provides an overview of typical brain development during childhood, leading up to adolescence and into early
adulthood.
Adolescence is a period of profound brain maturation and change in the emotional and decision making centers of the brain.
This sessions looks
at the important role of parents and professionals in supporting adolescents and young adults during this critical period of development.
Slide3New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Transitional
Age
Youth, Why
the Focus on Trauma
?
This session is an introduction to trauma. It will provide an overview of the prevalence and impact of trauma on an individual’s physical, social and emotional
growth.
This
session emphasizes how
critical it is for professionals who regularly interact with individuals and/or their families to be familiar with and can respond to the issues surrounding trauma and its effect on brain development.
Slide4New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Guiding
Principles of
Recovery
A new working definition of recovery from mental disorders and substance use disorders was announced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in
2011. This session looks at the definition of Recovery
along with major guiding principles that support the recovery definition.
Slide5New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Wellness and
Self-Care
Research shows individuals with Serious Mental Illness die 25 years earlier than the general
population. This session
presents eight dimensions of wellness and self-care as well as teaches how to set health and wellness goals.
Building
Resources
It is important to help individuals find the resources available to them when they are working toward a
goal. This session looks
at the different types of resources available to individuals and how to create a resource manual.
Slide6New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
The Strengths
Model
The Mental Health system has moved toward being strengths based in its approach to prevention, treatment, and
recovery. This session
is designed to define the Strengths Model and review the six principles of the strengths
perspective.
Slide7New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Providing Support and Planning for Crisis
Situations
Crisis prevention planning is meant to help and prepare individuals for times when life seems too hard to
manage. This session
is designed to support conversations about what would help when additional support or action is needed. This session also covers what to do if you are presented with a crisis situation.
Slide8New Material in the Missouri Peer Specialist Training Cont.
Peer Specialists in the Workplace:
Skills
for
Effective Teams
Peer Specialists often work in different organizations as part of a
team. This session
will discuss the workplace in general, the specific role that a Peer Specialist has within an organization, and skills needed to be an effective team member.
Slide9How to Access the Peer Specialist Training Material
Regional /Refresher Trainings
DMH will be hosting five
2
day Regional/Refresher Trainings where the new Peer Specialist material will be taught
.
The first Refresher Training will be held in Jefferson City on November 19-20, 2015. Registration will be on the Peer Specialist website.
The same training will be held in the different regions of the state. Please check the Peer Specialist website for dates/times and locations.
www.peerspecialist.org
Slide10CMPS Recertification Process
All individuals who received their CMPS certification prior to 2014 MUST attend one of the Regional/Refresher trainings in order to maintain their certification.
Any individuals who are unable to attend one of the Regional/Refresher trainings will have to attend the full 5-Day Basic training in order to receive a current certification.
Individuals will receive a new CMPS certificate upon completion of the Regional/Refresher Training.
Slide11CMPS Recertification Process
All participants in the Regional/Refresher trainings will be required to sign a Missouri Peer Specialist Code of Ethics to be kept on record with the Department of Mental Health.
Certification will be maintained by showing proof of 15 hours of behavioral health or other approved continuing education.
New certificates reflecting renewal dates will be sent out electronically once a year once all appropriate documentation has been received
.
Slide12Changes to the Peer Specialist Website
Several changes have been made to the Missouri Peer Specialist website to help both Peer Specialists and their Supervisors after they receive certification.
www.peerspecialist.org
Slide13Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
Here are the questions on the new Peer Specialist Basic Training Application:
Are you 21 years of age or older?
Are you currently employed?
List the last two jobs you have held, the names of your employers, and the dates of your employment.
What is your highest level of education?
Slide14Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
I am someone with lived mental health/ co-occurring disorder experience who has sought traditional (CPR program, Community Mental Health Center, hospitalization, etc..) or non-traditional (faith-based, Consumer Operated Service Program, Access to Recovery, etc.) services. YES/ NO/ MAYBE
I believe that recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. YES/ NO/ MAYBE
I am at a point in my recovery that qualifies me to use my personal experience to help other individuals in their recovery journey. YES/ NO/ MAYBE
Slide15Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
8. Are you willing to disclose to peers, staff, and the general public that you have lived experience with a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
You will be expected to participate in discussions and role-plays using elements of your own recovery story. Are you comfortable sharing your recovery story with others? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
You will also be required to listen to the recovery stories of others. Sometimes these stories may be uncomfortable for you, especially when they touch upon your “triggers.” Are you okay with this? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
Slide16Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
The required training is intensive and can be fatiguing. Do you feel you generally have the energy to stay focused and alert? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
If accepted, you must attend the 37.5 week long training. Will you commit to that? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
The training is highly interactive and requires activities that involve small groups, role playing, and reading to the group. Are you comfortable with this type of participation? YES/ NO/ MAYBE
Slide17Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
Describe how your personal recovery journey has helped you get where you are today.
What are some of the things you do on a regular basis to keep yourself focused on your recovery?
Describe at least two of your strengths and how they have helped you in your recovery.
What is your plan to deal with “triggers” and/or reoccurrence of your symptoms?
Slide18Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
Have you ever led a group? If yes, what did you like about it? If no, how do you feel about leading a group?
Have you ever taught a class? If yes, what did you like about it? If no, how do you feel about teaching a class?
Describe your best experience in employment, service work, or volunteer work and what made it meaningful.
Describe your support system and how it has helped you in your recovery.
Slide19Changes to the Peer Specialist Basic Training Application
Describe why you want to become a Certified Missouri Peer Specialist.
Why do you feel you would be a good candidate to work with peers in the mental health and/or substance abuse field?
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Slide20Continuing Education Ideas and Resources
There are several resources that Peer Specialists can access for Continuing Education
:
The Peer Specialist Regional Trainings-
Please refer to the Peer Specialist website for dates and times.
www.peerspecialist.org
Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH
)- MIMH hosts the Spring Institute each year and offers many webinars throughout the year.
www.mimhtraining.com
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration)
SAMHSA has many resources on its website and hosts may continuing education webinars each year.
www.samhsa.gov
Slide21Continuing Education Ideas and Resources
Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri and Mental Health America of the Heartland
- Both of these organizations offer trainings throughout the year.
www.mhaem.org
www.mhah.org
NAMI Missouri-
NAMI offers several advocacy and other trainings throughout the year. Many of these are free trainings to NAMI Missouri members.
www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA
)- National DBSA host several webinars and trainings throughout the year.
www.dbsalliance.org
Slide22Continuing Education Ideas and Resources
Missouri Recovery Network (MRN)-
The Missouri Recovery Network offers the Missouri Recovery Support Specialist-Peer (MRSS-P) training. For more information visit their website at
www.morecovery.org
National Council of Behavioral
Healthcare-
This organization offers webinars on mental health through their website at
www.thenationalcouncil.org
NASMHPD (National Association of State
Mental Health
Program Directors
)- This organization offers webinars and through their website at www.nasmhpd.org
Slide23Continuing Education Ideas and Resources
Any training education provided by a Community Mental Health Center or RELIAS
system
Any training education provided by a Consumer Operated Service
Program.
Any training education provided by a psychiatric
facility.
Any Missouri or other state approved peer support
webinar
.
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