Wisconsin Peer Recovery Confererence

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 All Day - Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Hotel Mead, E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids WI

Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference "Enhancing Systems & Building Inclusive Communities"

Dec. 8 & 9   Fee: $50

Website with additional information, descriptions and online registration >>

Sponsored by Independent Living Resources (ILR)

Who should attend?

  • Peer Specialists
  • Advocates
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Individuals interested in supporting others more effectively

Objectives:

  • Demonstrate aspects of effective peer support within community services of mental health and substance use recovery
  • Enhance individual skills to provide more effective personal support
  • Explore innovative applications of peer support in communities

Topics include:

  • Peer Run Respites
  • Embracing Peer Support in Health Care
  • Asset Based Community Development
  • Culture Change through Recovery Dialogues
  • Re-Entry Peer Specialists
  • Trauma Awareness and Healing Focused Support
  • Honest, Open, and Proud (Strategic Disclosure)
  • Warrior Healing and Mindfulness
  • Addressing Homelessness with Peer Support
  • Therapeutic Movement and Dance