July 27, 2020
6 CEUs: $50
The underlying theme of this training is cultural humility, or understanding how our life experiences are different, which allows us to: (A) appreciate and understand our own life experiences, (B) gain increased understanding of the life experiences of others, and (C) improve our ability to work with and facilitate growth in the people we serve.
Course Objectives
Presenters
Kri Van Sloun, Customized Supportive Employment- KCPSS, Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky & Southwest Ohio
Kri is a Certified Peer Support Specialist who specializes in best practices for queer and trans people looking to obtain and maintain employment. Kri has developed their program based on their lived experience as a non-binary person who is actively engaged in recovery for substance use and mental illness. Kri is a strong believer in being the change you want to see in the world, and creates intentional safe spaces for participants and employees alike. Kri enjoys all things artistic and expressive and brings that into their community, with intentionality and purpose.
Martin Warne, Community Outreach Coordinator, The PIER Recovery Community Center
Martin Warne is a Certified Peer Support Specialist with a decade of successful experience in developing addiction recovery peer support programs for queer and trans people. Martin specializes in developing evidence based peer support groups and community based events for local LGBTQ+ people in addiction recovery. A strong believer in the power of positive thinking in the workplace, Martin regularly develops internal LGBTQ+ affirming incentives for employees and staff to learn more about LGBTQ+ addiction recovery. Martin enjoys a good hike but can also be found creating art and cooking healthy meals for his partner, Robbie.
Continuing Education (CE) Information (more to come)
Kentucky Licensure