Philadelphia CPS Supervisor
Monthly News & Updates
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Articles, publications, and events of interest from the community and several updates on upcoming trainings and meetings for Philadelphia CPS Supervisors.
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The Institute Graduates First CPS Youth and Young Adult Class!
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This past December, the Institute@MHP held the first 10 Day CPS Youth and Young Adult class. The room was full of young people who were excited to learn CPS skills, while focusing on the specific needs of youth ages 14-24. It was great to instruct a group of smart and curious folks who wanted to dig deep into the ideas of hope, youth development, trauma and social justice. The class connected to the value of self direction, and the idea that like all individuals in recovery, youth are able to identify and engage in the recovery tools that work best for them. We are excited to continue this work and to support the growth of CPS who are working with youth. Remember if you would like to learn more about how to support youth and young adults as a CPS look for our Two Day Youth and Young Adult CPS, and The 2 Day Youth & Young Adult Supervisors Training!
- Elisha Coffey, Training Facilitator and Program Manager for Involved Consumer Action Network
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Articles, Publications, and Events from the Community
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Save the Date! Alternatives 2018 Is Planned for July 29-August 3 in Washington, DC!
The National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery (NCMHR) is proud to host Alternatives 2018, which will be held July 29 through August 3, 2018, at Catholic University of America, in Washington, DC. “Catholic University was chosen as the location because it is in our nation’s capital, is economical, and is known to have a commitment to justice and the common good,” said conference chair Anthony Fox. The conference theme is “On Our Own, Transforming the Future Together”—as both an homage to the seminal work by the late movement leader Judi Chamberlin and in recognition of the fact that this will be a “people’s Alternatives,” funded entirely through registration fees and donations. “We will be ‘on our own’ again, connecting to the roots of our movement,” Fox said. “We will be free and empowered to express our unique voices, to learn from each other in the spirit of self-help, mutual support, and the principles of recovery in action, with the goal of living full and independent lives in the community.” College dorm rooms (with single beds and private bathrooms) will be available for an affordable price, and three buffet-style meals a day will be in the college dining hall. All meeting rooms are ADA-accessible; some accessible dorm rooms can be reserved. There is a Metro stop on campus; parking is also available. There are several hotels a few Metro stops away. More information will be available soon at
www.ncmhr.org
! Questions? Write
info@ncmhr.org
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Doors to Wellbeing to Host Free Webinar on “Self-Care for the Peer Specialist”
On January 30, 2018, at 2 p.m. ET, Doors to Wellbeing will host a free webinar on “Self-Care for the Peer Specialist.” “Workshop participants will learn to define mental health and wellness for themselves, understand how their mental health and wellness affects their work as a peer specialist, and develop personal tools for improving and maintaining mental health and wellness.” For more information and to register,
click here
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Full Disclosure: When Mental Health Professionals Reveal Their Mental Illness at Work
“Results from a survey conducted by Temple University Collaborative associates suggest that mental health staff who have mental health issues and work as therapists, counselors, case managers, etc. (i.e., non-peer-specialist roles) report positive and supportive responses from their colleagues following disclosure,” the TU Collaborative writes. “However, many also acknowledged their own fears of and/or experiences with workplace discrimination and a ‘social distancing’ of colleagues following disclosure or after requests for workplace accommodations. Take a look at this publication to review the survey results and see what policy, program, and practice initiatives you can implement to build even more welcoming work environments within our mental health community for all.” To download the free eight-page publication, Full Disclosure: When Mental Health Professionals Reveal Their Mental Illness at Work,
click here.
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Upcoming Trainings for Philadelphia CPS
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CPS Supervisor Training (S-CPS 301)
4/04/2018 - 4/05/2018 9:00am - 5:00pm
1211 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The application deadline is
March 21, 2018.
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Upcoming Development and Networking Meetings for Philadelphia CPS
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Quarterly CPS Supervisor Meeting
3/15/17 10:00am - 12:00pm
PMHCC-CTT, 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19123
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