Course Description

This training, adapted to address Peer's particular needs, is intended to support staff in developing and maintaining appropriate boundaries in service provision, and explore and clarify ethical dilemmas. Participants will explore power and privilege and how these differentials affect our work. Participants will practice assessing decisions about boundaries and dual relationships. 

The Code of Ethical Conduct will be presented and participants will participate in interactive activities to support their learning experience and the implications of putting them into practice. This three-hour online experience will allow for question and answer, group discussion, activities and an evaluation. 

Learning Objectives Include

  • Recognize the 7 types of power

  • Unpack the uses and misuses of power and privilege in Peer Support

  • Define “dual relationships” and identify risks associated with dual relationships in Peer Support

  • Unpack the unique challenges related to boundaries in Peer Support.

  • Implement strategies for maintaining appropriate boundaries in Peer Support

Instructor

Program Manager, Family Education and Support

Lydia Cooper, CPS, ADHD-PC

Lydia Cooper is the Program Manager of Family Education and Support and brings over 40 years of experience in the Social Services field with over 25 years of training in adult education. Most recently Lydia served as a lead trainer and content developer in the child welfare field with a focus on Kinship Foster Care and for Caregivers for children with Special Behavioral Health needs. Lydia is a State Certified Peer Specialist and a QPI Champion for the Quality Parenting initiative; her other certifications include ADHD Parent Coaching, Effective Black Parenting, Family Group Decision Making, CSEC, The ABC Method, and the American Red Cross.

Enrollment

This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board. You must live or work in the state of Florida to receive Continuing Education credit hours

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