Telling Your Story as a Peer Specialist, Tools and Tips

Program Description:

This presentation will provide tips and tools for peer specialists for sharing their story and help other mental health staff understand how peers use their lived experience to support Veterans’ mental health recovery journey. This session explores the difference between an “illness story” and a “recovery story” and allows participants to experience the power and potential of Peer stories as a tool to educate and inspire others. The session will discuss the four components of a recovery story and discuss when it is appropriate to share your story and why. We will discuss recovery goals, tools and other tips.

Program Information:

Location: Adobe Connect via registration in TMS.  See link below.

                 Audio portion through Adobe Connect using your computer speakers

Continued Education Units:

Credits/hours: 1.0 credit hours Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME - NP, ANCC, APA, ASWB, NYSED SW,  NBCC, JA IPCE  Registration: MHRW: Telling Your Story as Peer Specialist, Tools and Tips

• Recordings of previous Mental Health Recovery & Wellness Webinars are available on the VISN 5 MIRECC Website HERE! • SUBSCRIBE HERE to receive recovery resources from the VISN 5 MIRECC! To receive future announcements for the VA National Mental Health Recovery & Wellness Webinar Series be sure to choose WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENTS!

The webinar is brought to you in partnership by the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Services Section in the OMHSP, the VISN 5 Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) and the Veterans Health Administration Employee Education System.