Peer Training Modules
The following is a list of trainings provided by our agency. Housing
Options is continually working to improve our education services with regard
to mental health and wellness. We strive to offer the best advocacy
training in New York State. Our trainings are constantly updated and
improved to keep abreast with the need of the community we serve.
Based on need, resources, and availability stipends are sometimes available
to help defray the cost of attending. We will try to help with
transportation issues. Often car pools are set up before our training
begin. Please contact the
Training
Coordinator is you need assistance.
Peer Advocacy Training
Our Peer Advocacy training is a comprehensive two week training focusing on skills for enhancing success in
peer advocacy. This is done in a wholesome environment and new
friendships are often developed as a result of taking our courses.
We hope that you will learn new skills but also have some fun while
participating in our class. At the end of the training you will will receive a
certificate to show you have completed the course. Our training is
widely accepted within the community and acknowledged by numerous agencies
within the state.
Housing Options Made Easy, Inc. Peer Advocacy Training includes but is not
limited to the following topics:
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Effective Communication
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What is the role of the peer advocate?
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Understanding the importance of healthy boundaries
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Values
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Respect and Cultural diversity
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Time management
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Self Esteem building
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Personal wellness tools
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Networking
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Development of teamwork
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Stigma
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Empowerment vs. Enabling
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Housing Rights and Responsibilities
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Systems Advocacy
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Entitlements
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Ethics in the workplace
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Employer expectations
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Interviewing skills
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Conflict Resolution
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Additional Topics
Based on availability, Housing Options cooperated with other agencies.
We have presentations from professionals and successful advocates participate
in our trainings.
Some additional training topics that have been provided:
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New York State White Paper
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WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
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Using Medications in our Recovery Process
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Group facilitation
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Professionalism in the workplace
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How to talk to your doctor
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Journaling as a wellness tool
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Self-talk -How we talk to ourselves matters
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Other topics may be available upon request
If you are interested taking our Peer Training or would like to schedule a
training at another agency please contact our
Training
Coordinator or call Laura Bentley at 716-532-5508 ext.108. She will
assist you with scheduling and/or set up an appointment to discuss the
fees/expenses to provide these services.
