Advocacy Domain Training

By Sponsored by the Behavioral Health Administration and University of Maryland Training Center

Date and time

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 · 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT

Location

Talbot County Health Department

100 South Hanson Street Easton, MD 21601

Description

Advocacy Domain Training

The Talbot County Health Department, the Behavioral Health Administration, and the University of Maryland Training Center, are pleased to bring Advocacy Domain Training to you.

What is Advocacy Domain Training?

Objectives of the Training:

  1. Define advocacy and demonstrate the difference between “Little a” and “Big A” advocacy.

  2. List methods, skill, and traits for successful advocacy.

  3. Explain why self-advocacy is important in the role of a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.

  4. Explain how self-determination relates to recovery and wellness.

  5. List the steps of a basic approach to advocacy.

  6. List the basic rights of individuals who have mental illness or addiction concerns.

  7. Demonstrate the ability to work with another individual to advocate on their behalf.


When- June 19, 2019

Time- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration will start at 8:30 am, training will promptly start at 9:00am

Where- Talbot County Health Department, 100 South Hanson Street, Easton, MD, 21601

Cost- Free

Trainers- Jacquelyn Pettis RN, MSN, CPRS, Beacon Health Options and Jennifer Tuerke, CPRS, Voices of Hope, Cecil County

If you come late and/or leave early, you will not receive a certificate.

. This training is approved by MABPCB, Maryland Addictions and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board, which is the peer credentialing board in Maryland. This training will provide 6 CEUs in the Advocacy domain.

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Sponsored by the Behavioral Health Administration and University of Maryland Training Center
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