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

Bilingual Learning and Development Specialist

Hannah Spittle, B.A.

Hannah Spittle is a Bilingual Learning and Development Specialist at the Institute at MHP. With a degree in Spanish and education from Ohio State University, Hannah has a passion for educating people of all ages. During her time at Ohio State, she was a Spanish tutor and participant in the Adopt-a-School program, a volunteer organization for underfunded schools in the Columbus area. To kickstart her Spanish career, Hannah was able to take part in an exchange program at La Universidad de Alcalá in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. Prior to MHP, Hannah worked a summer internship as a translator for the United States Census Bureau in 2020. Additionally, she taught twenty-six classes per week as a travel Spanish teacher throughout the school year. Hannah looks forward to continuing to utilize her abilities through facilitating CPS and other MHP courses in Spanish.

Enrollment

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

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