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Ethics for Renewal Just Announced!

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Be sure to check out our brand new Ethics 2.0 for peer recovery support/coaches credential renewal.

View many other NAADAC Approved renewal courses for peers also @ www.ChociesRecoveryTrainings.com

Who is this course for: This course is intended for individuals seeking their first or second renewal or have not taken it before. If you have taken this course previously and are seeking a second or higher renewal, please view Ethical Foundations for Certified Peers seeking Renewal Level II or other Ethics courses from the library.

Course Description:

This course is designed to solidify your understanding of the core competencies, including the four domains of peer support, and deepen your knowledge of ethical principles and practices.

Through an interactive exploration of role drift, professional boundaries, and the Code of Ethics, you’ll gain tools to navigate complex situations with confidence and integrity. Strengthen your foundation in the essential principles of peer support and recovery coaching, and build your capacity to continue making a meaningful impact. Whether you’re seeking renewal or want to enhance your expertise, this course will empower you to thrive in your role and continue growing as a trusted recovery professional.

Course Objectives:

  • Review and reinforce the four core domains of peer support
  • Deepen understanding of the Code of Ethics and its practical application.
  • Identify and address role drift to maintain clarity in professional boundaries.
  • Build confidence in ethical decision-making and navigating complex scenarios.
  • Strengthen foundational principles to support long-term professional growth.

Spanish Speaking Peer Training

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Choices is breaking barriers by providing Spanish speaking trainings. We now have over 60 hours in fully Spanish Speaking courses. Do you know someone who wants to take the training but language is a barrier?

We are pleased to announce a virtual Spanish Peer training beginning Feb. 18th, 2025.

Read more: https://mailchi.mp/choicesrecoverytrainings/ces-for-renewal-and-recertification-unique-courses-12842089

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Last Call for the Important Training

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Hello Fierce Leaders and Change Agents,This may be the last chance you have to take this cutting edge training as it may not ever come back to the East Coast, and it is the second to the final training under the current grant.

Register Now for Just $49.00. Use Coupon Code Alum76 Recovering from Benzodiazepines, Help, Healing and Peer Support.
Two dates left:
May 20, 21, 22 12-4:30 pm EASTERN, virtual.
June 4 & 11; 9 am – 4:30 pm Mountain, virtual.
REGISTER HERE: https://choicesrecoverytrainings.com/product/benzodiazepines-peer-support-may-2024-est/

What people are saying:
March 2024; Kathy Greely, CPRS, Delaware”I just wanted to touch base. Thank you all for the exceptional training I could have spent another whole day with you just asking questions. You handed me pieces of a puzzle that I have been struggling with as a SUD peer for the last 4 years.”
    
Benzodiazepines, while effective in treating anxiety and other conditions, can lead to dependence and addiction when used long-term or in high doses. They can cause drowsiness, confusion, memory problems, and in severe cases, respiratory depression. Moreover, withdrawing from benzodiazepines can be extremely challenging and even life-threatening without proper support and medical supervision.     
Peer support training plays a vital role in offering assistance to those affected by benzodiazepine misuse.
Peer support workers, who often have personal experience with recovery, can provide empathetic understanding, practical guidance, and a sense of solidarity to individuals navigating the complexities of addiction and withdrawal. They offer a unique perspective, having been through similar struggles themselves, which can foster trust and rapport in the recovery process.    
By promoting awareness of the dangers of benzodiazepines and the value of peer support training, we can encourage individuals to seek help early, reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorders, and create a supportive environment where those affected can find the assistance they need to overcome addiction and reclaim their lives.

This virtual training will be held on May 20, 21, and 22, 2024, from 12 to 4:30 p.m. EST. Seating is limited. Sending supervisors would be great. Twelve CEs will be awarded in all four domainsAligns with the IC & RC Four Domains: Ethics – 5.0 Mentoring & Education – 1.25 Recovery & Wellness – 2.75 Seating is Limited!

The normal cost is $125.00. Because you are Choices Alum it is available to you for a discounted cost of just $49.00.For the full course description and objectives please visit  https://choicesrecoverytrainings.com/product/benzodiazepines-peer-support-may-2024-est/
When registering, please use coupon code ALUM76 to take advantage of the discounted rate just for you – for a limited time! This coupon is good ONLY for the benzo training, not other Choices trainings.

Notice:Please note this is a peer level course. While some content may appear to be clinical, it is presented only to lay a peer-level foundation for the issues that can arise. However, this course is suitable for alcohol and drug counselors also. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants have also attended this course and reaped enormous benefits from it. Choices is a NAADAC NAADAC-approved provider providing pre-approval in many partnering states. Choices is also independently recognized in a number of states (CT, FL, ME) on the East Coast.
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