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Peer Training Programs. Consumer-Providers = Recovery in Action. Presented by: Sharon Kuehn, SPIRIT, Contra Costa County Service Provider Individualized Recovery Intensive Training Katrina Killian, BestNow!, Alameda County Building Employment Strategies Through Networking On Wellness! - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Peer Training Programs
Presented by:
Sharon Kuehn, SPIRIT, Contra Costa CountyService Provider Individualized Recovery Intensive Training
Katrina Killian, BestNow!, Alameda CountyBuilding Employment Strategies Through Networking On Wellness!
Wing H. Tse, Peer Support Internship ProgramSan Francisco County
Consumer-Providers = Recovery in Action
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Training of Consumers to Work in the Mental Health Field
Consumer-Provider Training ProgramsBackground information
Preparing the existing workforce to include consumer-providersTraining the consumersCreating jobs/finding placements for the consumer-providersProviding ongoing support
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Training of Consumers to Work in the Mental Health Field: Overview
Mission, Purpose & Goals of Training Programs
Core Components of Training Programs: Getting Started
Core Curriculum Training Outcomes Questions and Discussion
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Consumer-Provider Training Programs
Mission Statement:
Our program recognizes the special experiences and qualities that mental health clients bring in serving their peers. We support the mental health system to demonstrate the reality of recovery through the successful employment of qualified mental health clients.
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Consumer-Provider Training Purpose
The purpose of the Training is to create a space in which you can empower yourself by developing core skills in attaining and maintaining recovery through self-awareness, self-actualization and peer support.
The purpose is also to prepare you to make an important contribution to the mental health system by filling consumer-provider positions in either paid or volunteer capacities in agencies that serve persons with mental health issues.
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Consumer-Provider Training Goals
1. To become more empowered as a self-actualized person.
2. To gain an understanding of the importance of peer support as an integral part of the recovery journey as well as to the overall mental health system of care.
3. To gain a working understanding of the County Mental Health Programs and a variety of Mental Health approaches.
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Consumer-Provider Training Goals
4. To identify, develop, and sustain your personal support system, and to develop and use a personal wellness plan.
5. To become more aware of community resources which aid consumers in living successfully in the larger community.
6. To assist you with career exploration that will help you develop the skills that will enable you to find meaningful work activity.
7. To prepare you to work in the mental health field.
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Why develop a consumer-provider training program?
Benefits of Classroom Training and Internship programs run by experienced Consumer-Providers: The first step in shifting roles from
consumer to student to consumer-provider to provider
Empowerment: in-house training programs create a safe place for consumers to develop key tools for self-actualization and mutual support
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System transformation: the benefits of consumer-providers
Modeling wellness/recovery Speak a common language with the consumers they
are providing services to Demonstrate that recovery is real and possible Their presence educates other providers about what
recovery is about
Creating a Consumer-Driven System Services based on what the consumer wants Consumers must have a choice about not only what
services are provided, but about the way in which they are delivered
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Celebrating Recovery
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Core Components of a Consumer-Provider Training:
Networking with Local Programs/ Agencies: Advisory Committee Curriculum Committee Partnership with Department of Rehabilitation/
Vocational Services Site Visits Community Speakers Internships Program
Site Supervisors (staff from various agencies)
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Core Components of a Consumer-Provider Training:
Consumer Leadership/Role ModelsInstruction Team and Teaching Assistants with
recovery experience and process skills Graduate panels Check-In: Peer Recovery Practice Mutual Support component WRAP: Self-Care and Support Group Facilitation Practice
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Core Components of a Consumer-Provider Training
Recruitment Process:Community OutreachOrientations (Graduate Involvement)ApplicationsPanel interviews (Graduate and
Community Involvement)
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Core Components of a Consumer-Provider Training
Core Curriculum
Staffing Patterns: Team Approach
Internship Placements (Job Fair)
Centralized Training Location
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Core Curriculum
Phase I: Peer Recovery Practice
Phase II: Rehabilitation and Recovery
Phase III: Understanding Community Resources
Phase IV: Leadership Training
Phase V: Employment Preparation
Phase VI: Internship
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Phase I: Peer Recovery Practice
Introduction to Peer Support & Active Listening
The role of the Peer Supporter Attending skills: Engagement Learning to respond Boundaries Using of Disclosure to help others Cultural Competency
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Phase II: Rehabilitation and Recovery
Mental Health Approaches: Medical Model Psycho Social Rehabilitation Recovery Vision Self-Help
Understanding Common Diagnosis Psychopharmacology Co-Occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis)
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Phase II: Rehabilitation and Recovery
Wellness Recovery Action Plan Group Facilitation Skills Empowerment
Consumer/Survivor/Ex-Patient Movement
Political Activism
Spirituality & Holistic Health Ethics & Confidentiality
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Phase III:Understanding Community Resources
Overview of the Public Mental Health System
Patient Rights and Advocacy Understanding Public Benefits Local Resources: Student Presentations Crisis Management Addiction & Recovery
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Phase III:Understanding Community Resources
Family Support
Family Involvement
Children’s Services Community Inclusion
Overcoming Stigma and Discrimination Housing Adult Education
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Phase IV: Leadership Training
Suggested component:Program Design by CONTAC
www.contac.org
Develop community organizing and advocacy capacities
e.g. facilitating meetings, public speaking, letter-writing, organizing events, etc.
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Phase V: Employment Preparation
Time and Money Management Benefits Counseling
Ethics and Office Culture Volunteerism Consumer-providers in the mental health
system: creating your support system Resume preparation Job Search skills
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SPIRIT 2003: Ready for Job Fair!
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Phase VI: Internship
Job Fair
Community Outreach
Create a variety of placement options Required weekly support seminar 10 – 20 hours per week at partnering program Partnering programs provide site supervision Joint Supervision Monthly Stipend
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Consumer-Provider Knowledge
Public MH System Mental Health Approaches
Self-Help Wellness and Recovery PsychoSocial Rehabilitation
EmpowermentMH Resources (local, state)
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Consumer-Provider Skills
Peer Support Engagement: Active ListeningGroup FacilitationCharting/NotesResume/Interview Skills ObservationCommunicationConflict Resolution
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Consumer-Provider Practices
BoundariesEthics/Confidentiality DependabilityEngagedMutual Support Self-Care Attitude of Respect
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Peer Training ProgramsContact Information
Sharon Kuehn (925) 957-5143
Katrina Killian (510) 393-1605
Wing Tse (415) 255-3672