Being a Trauma Informed Peer Support Specialist
Being a Trauma Informed Peer Support Specialist
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Paul Alves, CARC RCPF NCPRSSMore Info
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On DemandSessions will be available On-Demand
Peer Support is a growing role/ service that is being implemented across a wide array of systems. Community Health Centers, Behavioral Health Settings, Emergency Departments, Police and Criminal Justice Settings, Recovery Centers, Schools, Primary Care, Department of Children and Families, Faith based settings, Public Housing, amongst other settings have all benefited from Peer Support.
In a 2012 NIH publication, “Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among people with SUD”, the study assessed that about 89-95% of individuals with SUD report having history of traumatic experiences. SAMHSA reported that the percentage of People with Mental Health and SUD disorders nearly doubled during COVID in 2020. As the peer workforce comes across individuals with potential co-occurring challenges, it is pertinent that they are prepared to recognize that signs of trauma may be present in the individuals they support.
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The educational goal of this workshop is to increase knowledge about trauma and how to be a trauma- informed peer support specialist.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Describe where the peer support specialist might intersect with trauma.
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Identify 3 or more experiences or events that might bring about traumatic reactions.
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Develop a personalized approach to recognizing and addressing trauma and secondary trauma.
This workshop is approved for 1 General hour of annual required continuing education credits by the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health for LA Recognized Peer Support Specialists.
SAMHSA Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health Services
Category 2: Provides support, Category 6: Links to resources, services, and supports,
Category 7: Provides information about skills related to health, wellness, and recovery,
Category 12: Promotes growth and development
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