Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Competency Training
The Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Mental Health is hosting Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Competency Training. This training is offered as three, one-day trainings that are conducted over the course of three months.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Training will be held in Chicago, Springfield, and Mt. Vernon. Participants can choose any one of the three locations, but all sessions must be attended at the same location.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND PRACTICE:
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Mt. Vernon: June 11, July 9, August 13: Download the registration form for Mt. Vernon.
Springfield: June 18, July 16, August 13: Download the registration form for Springfield.
Chicago: June 25, July 23, August 20: Download the registration form for Chicago.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Training will be held in Chicago, Springfield, and Mt. Vernon. Participants can choose any one of the three locations, but all sessions must be attended at the same location.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Individuals who have the CRSS credential and wish to increase their skills
- Individuals interested in pursuing the CRSS credential
- Supervisors of CRSS and other staff in peer roles
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND PRACTICE:
- Practice modeling, supporting, and empowering (three steps to self-advocacy) (Day 1)
- Practice “doing with” rather than “doing for” (Day 1)
- Practice supporting an individual in moving toward change (Day 2)
- Better understand the changing healthcare environment in which we are currently working (Day 2)
- Identify effective problem-solving tools to utilize when dual/complex relationships are unavoidable. (Day 3)
- Identify effective methods for self-care when dealing with burnout, compassion fatigue, or vicarious trauma. (Day 3)
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Mt. Vernon: June 11, July 9, August 13: Download the registration form for Mt. Vernon.
Springfield: June 18, July 16, August 13: Download the registration form for Springfield.
Chicago: June 25, July 23, August 20: Download the registration form for Chicago.
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