Course Description

This 16-hour course provides the participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct CPS work with young adults. Its design incorporates young adult learning strategies and principles, promotes critical thinking, and self-directed and experiential learning to replicate the practice of recovery and peer support. The course centers on the recovery model of behavioral health and on the core values and practices guiding peer-to-peer emotional and psychological wellness. Providing peer support for young adults requires an additional generational lens as well as an understanding of the intersections that define systems of care. This training structure promotes independence, advocacy and activism, self-awareness and reflection and a critical analysis of the impact of social determinants on the health and well-being of self and others. 

Instructor

Instructor and Project Manager

Andrea Boffice, B.A., M.A.

Andrea Boffice is a facilitator and content developer with a particular passion for youth and young adult peer support. Prior to joining the Institute in 2019, she worked in youth advocacy in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts and still engages in systems advocacy and community education within Philadelphia. Andrea earned a B.A and M.A at the school of International Development, Community, and Environment within Clark University. Her goal at the Institute is to educate about the unique experiences of youth, foster cross-generational partnerships, expand the availability of peer support services for young adults, and to aid young people in their recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does the Pennsylvania Certification Board recognize this training?

    Yes! This training qualifies for a Specialization Certification from the PCB as a Youth and Young Adult Peer Supporter.

  • What is the training schedule?

    Monday, 10/7/2024 and Tuesday, 10/8/2024. Classes are from 9:00am - 5:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break, a short break in the morning and a short break in the afternoon.

  • Can I attend In Person?

    No. This particular session is being offered online only. Please check our website for any upcoming in-person classes.

  • Can I just record this course so that I can take it at a later time?

    This online course is facilitated online with a live instructor and requires participation in interactive class activities. It can only be taken during the live session.

Enrollment

This course has been approved by The Pennsylvania Certification Board. You must live or work in the state of Pennsylvania to receive Continuing Credit hours for taking this course.

Do you live or work in the the state of Pennsylvania?

Unfortunately you do not meet the requirements to enroll in this course . Please visit our website for more choices in training. Thank you. courses.training.mhphope.org