NAMI Peer-to-Peer NAMI Peer to Peer MENTOR TRAINING Gardner Massachusetts area June 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th 2016 Please note that this is a commuter training and we will be unable to provide accommodation. If you are willing to provide transportation to others wishing to attend the training please initial here NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE CELL EMAIL Are you willing and able to undergo an intensive three-day training? Do you agree to adhere to fidelity to the NAMI Peer-to-Peer model at all times? Are you willing and able to commit to teach at least two classes within one year of training? Do you agree to report class data? Are you willing to identify potential new course participants? Are you willing to become a member of NAMI? Are you comfortable reading aloud to a group? Are you actively working on your own recovery? Will you have an attitude of sincere, uncritical acceptance of students and co-mentors? Do you understand the job requirements YES NO 1) Why do you want to be a Peer-to-Peer mentor? 1
2) How do you define recovery? 3) How are you doing in recovery right now? 4) Why do you feel you are ready to give back to others through Peer-to- Peer? 5) Do you have extensive knowledge about mental illness? 2
6) Do you feel you have accepted your mental illness? 7) Are you able to share your experiences and what you ve learned? 8) Have you had prior experiences with making time commitments similar to this? If yes, how did that work out for you? 9) Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (If yes this may not preclude you from being a peer mentor) 10) Do you feel comfortable reading out loud to others from a text? Have you had experience of doing this? 11) Do you have someone who you would like to mentor with? 12) Where would you like to teach? 3
13) Do you have a location and a potential sponsor? NAMI Massachusetts has incorporated a project called MyMoments into the Peer-to-Peer program. It allows participants to create images on an I-phone or an I-pad and edit them very easily. These images are used by participants to help tell their stories and express feelings about their past and their visions for the future. You will be trained and MyMoments specialists will be on hand to help you and your class use the technology. I-pads will be provided for those who do not have them. To help us figure out the the number of specialists we will need at the training, Please answer the following: Can you use an I-phone or an I-pad? YES NO Do you have an I-phone or an I-pad? YES NO How comfortable are you with using technology? Please circle 1 2 3 4 1 = No Experience 2 = Little Experience 3 = Comfortable 4 = Very Comfortable How are your computer skills? Please circle 1 2 3 4 5 1 = No Experience 2 = Little Experience 3 = Some Experience 4 = Proficient 5 = Very Proficient Are you a member of NAMI YES NO In order to mentor a Peer-to- Peer class you need to be a member of NAMI (Please complete the membership application form on the next page) Please return this form to: Judi Maguire,Peer Support Programs Coordinator NAMI Massachusetts, Schrafft s Center, 529 Main Street, 1M17, Boston MA 02129-1125 jmaguire@namimass.org Phone: (617) 580-8541 www.namimass.org 4
NAMI MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION To join visit namimass.org or go through your affiliate. Membership is $35 or $3 for low income. Low income memberships/renewals need to be made by mail, phone or in person. You can call Karen Sulesky Monday Thursday to pay for your low income membership by credit card. Please complete the form below if joining or renewing by mail Membership dues are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law Name Address Phone E-mail Yes! I would like to become a member of NAMI. Please accept my membership in the following category: Individual $35 I would also make an additional donation to: NAMI MA Please charge my MasterCard Visa Expiration Date Open Door $3 (By mail, phone or in person only) I would also make an additional donation to: My local affiliate (if not specified, donations will go to NAMI Massachusetts) Card # CVV Code (Back of Card) Amount Enclosed $ Signature Date Please mail to: NAMI Massachusetts, The Schrafft's Center 529 Main Street Suite 1M17 Boston MA 02129-1125 You can also join online at www.namimass.org Revised February 17 th 2015 5
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Class Schedule Week 1/Orientation Classes 1 and 2 Welcome and Introductions Course orientation Group ground rules and Discussion on course values Mental illnesses as traumatic experiences Consumer stages of recovery Stigma and Culture Week 3 Storytelling with Expressive Digital Imagery Week 2 Class 3 It s not my fault - mental illnesses as no-blame disorders Brain biology and research The challenges and benefits of medication Relapse prevention Creative visualization Week 4 Class 4 Storytelling- sharing of personal experiences Week 5 Class 5 Information and discussion about: Schizophrenia Depression Bipolar Disorder Schizoaffective Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Relapse prevention continued Accounts of wisdom and strength Week 6 Class 6 Information and discussions about: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Dual Diagnosis Relapse prevention continued Substance abuse and addiction The role of acceptance in recovery Week 7 Class 7 Understanding emotions Complete relapse prevention Focusing on experiences of joy Spirituality Physical health and mental health Week 8 Experiences and Inspiration with Expressive Digital Imagery Week 9 Class 8 Suicide and prevention Coming out of isolation Mental illness and disclosure Take-home tool for making difficult choices Advance Directive for Mental Healthcare Decision Making Hot buttons and triggers Working with providers Week 10 Class 10 Another look at consumer stages of recovery, Empowerment, Advocacy, Opportunities for involvement with NAMI,, Evaluations, Celebration Week 11 Storytelling with EDI program Graduation - Bring your friends! 7
TRAINING AGENDA FRIDAY 8:30-9:45 Breakfast Welcome Introductions Ground Rules 9:45-9:55 Agenda and course review 9:55-10:30 What makes Peer-to-Peer unique and effective? Fidelity Mentor duties/expectations 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00 Manual walkthrough Week 2 demonstration 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:30 Lecture skills training 1:30 3:30 Week 3 practice 3:30-3:45 Break 3:45-5:00 Facilitation skills training TRAINING AGENDA Saturday 8:30-11:00 Breakfast Week 4- Storytelling 11:00-11:15 Break 11:15-12:00 Explanation of week 4 and review of day 1 of training 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Week 5 practice 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-5:15 Week 6 practice TRAINING AGENDA Sunday 8:30-10:30 Breakfast Week 7 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00 Week 8 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:30 Expressive Digital Imagery 2:30-3:00 Week 9/Week 10 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-3:45 Orientation 3:45-4:15 Troubleshooting 4:15-4:35 Class preparation and reporting 4:35-4:45 Final evaluations 4:45-5:10 Final Questions and Answers 5:10-5:40 Closing mindfulness activity 5:40-6:00 Certificates and celebration 8