CPS Specialty Trainings
The Impact of Compassion Fatigue in Peer Support Work
Date and Time: Jan. 22, 2021: 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Trainer: Mirna Herrera
Description: It is designed to address compassion fatigue that peer specialists may experience due to the empathic and caring support they provide for their
peers. We will discuss what compassion fatigue is and how it happens, and learn how to identify warning signs. We will also learn about compassion
satisfaction, the building blocks of empathy, and the important role healthy detachment and boundaries play in our self-care and self-compassion.
Trauma Informed Peers
Date and Time: Feb. 19th, 2021: 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Trainer: Patricia Sams
Description: Trauma informed care is an integral aspect of peer support. Understanding a person’s situation, both past and present is critical for providing
trauma informed supports. A peer worker’s ability to share lived experience and validate peer feelings, perceptions and experiences is often more of a healing
process for people in recovery than the rigid and controlling therapy programs that are thrust upon people seeking help. In this training Peers will learn
the six principles of trauma-informed care and how to apply those principles when working with other Peers.
CPS Tools & Interventions
Date and Time: March 19th, 2021: 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Trainers: Sarah Earll & Toni Jordan
Description: Were you originally trained as a MRSS-P? Would you like to be trained in the new material in the Certified Peer Specialist training? Would
you like to learn practical tools/interventions that you can utilize with your peers? This training will focus on tools/interventions that can help peers with
problem solving, negative self-talk, and setting Recovery goals. The training will be interactive and allow you to practice the tools/interventions. Peer
Specialists who were originally trained as a CMPS and would like a refresher are also welcome.
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Contact Hours: 3 Hours, approved by MCB Confirmation: By E-mail
Cancellations: MUST be done 1 week before the training
To register: Please print or type your information below and return the form by e-mail to help@missouricb.com or by fax to
573-616-2303 or mail with check or money order to MCB, 428 E. Capitol Ave., 2
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Floor, Jefferson City, MO
65101.
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Each training will be limited to 30 people. To secure a spot in any of these trainings the MCB must have your
REGISTRATION FORM and FEE in the office before you will be added to the roster, otherwise you will be placed
on a waiting list until fee is received in the office.
Registration Fee: $20.00 Each Training
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*Note – there is always a possibility of MCB trainings being cancelled if there are not enough participants signed up. A 1 week notice will be
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