PeerTAC Workforce Development Institute

The Peer Technical Assistance Centers, PeerTACs, present the PeerTAC Workforce Development Institute! This virtual training opportunity is designed to equip certified peers with knowledge to thrive in their current or future roles.

The second cohort of this training series is focused on enhancing peer supporter workforce skills. Set to take place over two days, we welcome you to participate in one or both training days! The same registration link will be used for both May 19th & May 20th for ease of those wishing to attend all sessions.

May 19th, 9:30AM – 12PM

Session 1: Heart-to-Heart: Introduction to Emotional CPR led by Kimberly Ewing

Emotional CPR (eCPR) is a dynamic public health education program that prepares you to support others through emotional crises using three transformative steps: Connecting, emPowering, and Revitalizing. Developed by leaders with firsthand experience in recovery, this approach integrates principles from trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and emotional intelligence into a practice that anyone can use in any setting.

Session 2: Exploring Addiction from Roots to Resilience: Addressing the Epidemic Beneath the Epidemic led by Mary Vicario

Decades of research continues to show us that toxic stressors like trauma are truly the epidemic beneath the epidemic of addiction. Join us as we look at the science of addiction, healing, and resilience, as well as the role you can play (even in one time interactions) that can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. This lively and interactive training provides tools to help people begin to move beyond their traumatic life experiences and build resilience. These same resilience factors will help those of us on the frontlines of addiction decrease and address the effects of vicarious stressors. Learn applications that anyone can apply and ones specific to your role.

May 20th, 9:30AM – 12PM

Session 1: Group Facilitation 101 led by Eric Johnston

Learning objectives coming soon!

Session 2: Motivational Interviewing led by Vince Brancaccio

Objectives:

• Identify stages of change
• Apply core Motivational Interviewing strategies
• Recognize & elicit change talk
• Support empowerment & client autonomy
• Develop & strengthen a change plan

To receive continuing education credits for participating in the PeerTAC Workforce Development Institute participants must: 

• Register through Zoom using a valid email and name. 
• Be present & on camera for the training.
• May not be operating a vehicle during training times.

To attend the training, register here. If you have any questions, contact Rayne Kilviir, Director of Marketing & Education at OhioPRO, at rkilviir@ohio-pro.com.