Category: Peer Support, Trainings, Webinars
Posted on May 15th, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 2PM ET/ 1PM CT/ 12PM MT/ 11AM PT Trauma and Mental Health Peer Support To register: Click Here |
Trauma is a factor in many people’s lives and can lead to challenges that encompass all facets of living. This presentation will describe basic information about the characteristics and prevalence of trauma – relevant to the work of mental health peer specialists. Risk factors and protective factors will be reviewed so that peer supporters are better grounded in providing trauma-informed care in supporting recovery and resilience. The presentation will review the importance of language and perspective in working with someone who has or is experiencing trauma. It will also highlight how mental health peer specialists can benefit by shifting the focus to emotional understanding and strengths-based interactions that support successful recovery. Learning Objectives:
Presenters: Tommy Newcombe is the Executive Director of The Connection Project, a peer-run organization in Norfolk, Nebraska. He is a Certified Peer Support Specialist and an instructor of Intentional Peer Support. Mr. Newcombe is an Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is currently studying for his Master of Public Administration degree. Tera Newcombe is a Certified Peer Support Specialist at the Women’s Empowering Life Line in Norfolk, Nebraska. Mrs. Newcombe sits on the Board of Directors for The Connection Project. She has a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences and is working towards a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. |
Certificates of Participation for 60 Minute Webinar Available |
Registration is FREE – but you must register to attend! |