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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Introduction to Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP); Supporting LGBTQ People

"Empowering people to soar!"
Miami, Florida;   May 2-4, 2016;   Register now!

This mental health recovery training is open to everyone who can demonstrate complete acceptance of diversity with relation to gender roles and sexual identity. Consumers of substance abuse and/or mental health services are invited. Peer Specialists and provider staff who serve the LGBTQ community, family members and others are all welcome and encouraged to come. 

Workshop Highlights

This workshop will introduce attendees to the five key concepts behind the development of the WRAP program, and its relation to mental wellness amongst lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) communities. WRAP offers practical tools to assist in living with life’s challenges. We invite you to come and learn self-care techniques, set personal goals, all while receiving support in a LGBTQ friendly space.

WRAP is a structured system that helps:
ü  Decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings an behaviors
ü  increase personal empowerment and improve quality of life
ü  Assists people in achieving their own life goals and dreams

Lead Facilitator: Sandra McQueen-Baker, CRPS-A, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator                      
Facilitators:  To be announced
Dates/Times:  May 2-4, 2016; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Rohde Building, 401 NW 2nd Ave., Room N-423; Miami, Florida 33128
More Information
Ø  Training & materials are FREE!!!
Ø  Lunch, parking, travel & transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant
Ø  Must attend all 3 days for certificate of completion.

Continuing Education (CEUs) and/or Free 15 Training Hours

Fresh Start of Miami-Dade, Inc. (d/b/a Fresh Start Consumer Network of Florida) is an Approved Education Provider of the Florida Certification Board, Provider # 5118-A. CEUs will be provided during this training for CRPS- Certified Recovery Peer Specialists. Cost for CEUs: 15 for $15

Registration

Send an email to  consumernetworkmiami@gmail.com and ask for a registration form or call 305-623-9997 for more information.                                          

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