Training Description This training provides an overview of medication support for substance use disorders (SUD), including the role of FDA-approved medications in reducing cravings, preventing overdose, and supporting long-term recovery. Participants will learn how medications interact with the brain, address common misconceptions, and explore how medication support can be integrated alongside counseling and recovery supports. […]
This training provides a comprehensive overview for Human Rights Officers (HRO) and how they promote and protect human rights in diverse contexts. Participants will explore the history and principles of international human rights law, clients’ rights guaranteed by Rhode Island, and the role of the HRO in behavioral health services. Through interactive exercises and practical […]
Training Description This advanced ethics training is designed for experienced Peer Support Specialists to meet their biannual ethics training requirements. Building upon the CPRS training content, this training moves beyond basic “rules” and into the nuanced ethical decision-making that is required when working with vulnerable populations. Participants will explore ethical gray areas that commonly arise […]
Join a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Supervisor training May 18-May 22 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at CODAC Behavioral Healthcare. To participate, please fill out this application by April 20. After you submit the application, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in […]
Join a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Supervisor training May 18-May 22 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at CODAC Behavioral Healthcare. To participate, please fill out this application by April 20. After you submit the application, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in […]
Join a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Supervisor training May 18-May 22 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at CODAC Behavioral Healthcare. To participate, please fill out this application by April 20. After you submit the application, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in […]
Join a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Supervisor training May 18-May 22 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at CODAC Behavioral Healthcare. To participate, please fill out this application by April 20. After you submit the application, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in […]
Join a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Supervisor training May 18-May 22 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at CODAC Behavioral Healthcare. To participate, please fill out this application by April 20. After you submit the application, someone from the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals or C4 Innovations will be in […]
Person-Centered Care is a philosophy and set of strategies that seeks to minimize harm associated with high-risk behaviors while supporting positive, incremental behavior change. This approach believes all people are capable of change and will do so when they are ready and when circumstances allow. It uses compassion, dignity, respect, and consistent positive regard to promote […]
We often hear the expression, "Meet people where they are", but what does that actually mean? How can we skillfully do this without losing sight of the forward growth and change that will lead them to their best life? The Trans-theoretical Model, commonly known as the Stages of Change, describes the states humans find […]
Encouraging behavior change can be one of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of working with people in your environment. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers the opportunity to communicate clearly, cultivate the desire for change, and create personalized treatment plans that lead to results. This training will teach specific MI clinical skills, but is more […]
When change is difficult, we need to deliberately communicate, connect and collaborate in effective ways. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers an evidence-based, grounded approach to conversations about next steps, as well as a specific clinical skill set that create effective interventions. Focused on identifying and cultivating personal motivation, MI conversations are fertile ground where solutions arise […]