Consortium of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educators
[Professional Development Events] Upcoming conferences, workshops, symposia
Submit information about relevant conferences and events to David Merlo, CPRE website content manager merlodm@ecc.edu
CPRE Symposium October 15-17, 2010
Plan to attend the next CPRE Symposium October 15-17, 2010. Enjoy a weekend of networking, sharing, working, learning (and having fun) as we join efforts to address CPRE agenda and goals. We will be meeting at University of North Carolina, courtesy of our host and consortium member Charlie Bernacchio. Learn More Here!
Wellness Coaching – 5 Day Intensive at the Jersey Shore
September 20-24, 2010
This training will educate mental health service providers (both peers and non-peers) on wellness coaching techniques to help individuals with mental illnesses link to primary health care and health promotion activities. This training creates a new role that addresses health and wellness needs from a self-management perspective. The focus of this work will be coaching efforts to reduce high risk behaviors and health risk factors.
The role of a Wellness Coach is to help individuals set and achieve wellness or health related goals by offering support, encouragement, and asking questions to identify what is most helpful.
A Wellness Coach Will…
Provided by Collaborative Support Programs of NJ (CSP-NJ) and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions.
Questions? Contact Peggy Swarbrick at pswarbrick@cspnj.org or 732-625-9516 x113
Download brochure and registration below:
The role of a Wellness Coach is to help individuals set and achieve wellness or health related goals by offering support, encouragement, and asking questions to identify what is most helpful.
A Wellness Coach Will…
- Focus on wellness, particularly the physical dimensions
- Apply principles and processes of professional life coaching to the goal of lifestyle improvement
- Use a combination of communication techniques, motivational strategies, and coaching principles
- Emphasize collaboration in which the coach helps guide an individual toward successful and long lasting behavioral change
- Provide ongoing individualized support
Provided by Collaborative Support Programs of NJ (CSP-NJ) and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions.
Questions? Contact Peggy Swarbrick at pswarbrick@cspnj.org or 732-625-9516 x113
Download brochure and registration below:
Alternatives 2010 Annual Conference “Promoting Wellness Through Social Justice”
Hyatt Anaheim, September 29 - October 3, 2010
The national mental health conference organized by and for mental health consumers and survivors. The Conference offers in-depth technical assistance on peer-delivered services and self-help/recovery methods. Beyond the exchange of knowledge and networking, Alternatives offers a rich social, artistic, and healing environment.
USPRA Conference 2011 - See you in Boston!
Be a part of history as we continue to propel psychiatric rehabilitation into mainstream America and educate the world to the possibilities of recovery. Join us in Boston and rediscover your dedication to the practice and principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Watch for call for presentation proposals.
Know of an upcoming event relevant to psychiatric rehabilitation education, research, or practice? Please forward information to David Merlo, CPRE web content manager:
