| Recovery happens where people live, work, worship and play. Involvement in communities can help people find a sense of belonging, provide access to activities and resources, and offer opportunities for contribution to others. All too often, however, community involvement – in work, social activities, religious life, and other pursuits – is considered only after treatment is completed, rather than being a source of discovery and healing in itself.
This series will examine how recovery-oriented practitioners and organizations can identify, access, and partner with everyday community resources to help people expand their connections in communities of their choice.
Register now! Follow the event links below for more information and to register.
Webinars:
The Role of Spiritual and Faith Communities in Recovery
Date: May 31, 2016
Time: 1-2 p.m. EDT
Event link: https://ahpnet.adobeconnect.com/e4ybz58835q/event/event_info.html
Presenters: Jim Zahniser, Principal and Senior Consultant, TriWest Group and Trainer for Pathways to Promise; Dennis Middel, Director of Faith and Spiritual Wellness, Mental Health Center of Denver; David Muniz, Peer Specialist, Mental Health Center of Denver
Presenters will talk about their work with faith communities to help them address behavioral health issues of their members, and with behavioral health practitioners to equip them to better understand the role of faith and spirituality in recovery. Through examples of individual and organizational collaborations, participants will gain valuable strategies for their own practice.
Engaging Communities to Promote Recovery
Date: June 7, 2016
Time: 1-2 p.m. EDT
Event link: https://ahpnet.adobeconnect.com/e31x465kocq/event/event_info.html
Presenters: Bruce Anderson, Managing Partner, Community Activators; Susan Manzi, Executive Director, Youth in Mind
This webinar will provide information on how to help individuals identify their interests and learn what is available to them in the community as well as describing the benefit of engaging, educating, and helping to build welcoming places that benefit both individuals in recovery and the community at large. The presenters will provide examples of innovative projects that help challenge negative attitudes while offering opportunity for meaningful engagement in community life.
Integrating Community Resources into Person-centered Plans
Date: June 14, 2016
Time: 1-2 p.m. EDT
Event link: https://ahpnet.adobeconnect.com/e4idqfior8o/event/event_info.html
Presenters: Sebi Fishta, Training and Development Coordinator, Lincoln Behavioral Health Services; Anita Jackson, Contract Administrator, Detroit-Wayne County Mental Health Authority; Denae Ramos-Pachucki, Employment and Education Specialist, Riverside Community Care
The webinar will present a practical, person-directed, community-based approach to helping people build their preferred lives with focus on community resources and ‘natural’ supports. |
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