Law Enforcement Peer Support Team Training

1370 Mendota Heights Road,Mendota Heights MN 55120

04 January, 2022

Description

Join Brian Casey and Dr.Brittany Miskowiec for a new Law Enforcement Peer Support Training that meets the new 30 hour training requirement! Peer Support Team TrainingEllie Mental Health in partnership with Peer Support Support is excited to annouce a new training opportunity for those currently serving on peer support teams and those interested in starting one. Our goal is to prepare, teach, and help hone skills needed for effectively Peer Support and assist in the development of high-functioning Peer Support teams.Well-trained and skilled peer support teams can elevate a work group’s expectation of wellbeing. Peer support can decrease the unnecessary suffering of coworkers while also giving peer support team members a greater sense of purpose. Peers are uniquely qualified because they often understand the stressors of the workplace, demands of the work, and may have shared experiences on or off the job.This training supports the new MN Statute 181.9731 Peer to Peer Counseling Commissioner Approved Standards, requiring 30 hours of training and is POST approved.Meet your Trainers: Brian Casey- Decades of experience working in public safety, and as a health educator, enable Brian Casey to speak in simple and relatable terms about the most pressing mental and emotional issues that peer team members may encounter. Brittany Miskowiec, PhD, MSW, LICSW- Suicidologist and Director of the Law Enforcement and First Responder services program at Ellie Mental Health. Exclusively works with law enforcement, first responders, and veterans. Dan Hanson, MA- Combat decorated Marine Corps veteran that has devoted his time and service to helping veteran and first responders who struggle with their mental health.Details: Dates: January 4-7, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm each dayLocation: Ellie Family Services- 1370 Mendota Heights Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120Lunch included all 4 days!$300 for all 4 days!!!Training Overview: Day 1:Overview and IntroductionPeer SupportBehavioral Health (Mental Health)Help and HelpingDay 2:Essential Peer Support SkillsEssential Knowledge and UnderstandingsTeam DevelopmentTeam Member Health and ResiliencyDay 3 LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills TrainingDay 4LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Discussion on department-specific polices, procedures, and programmingReview of training and final questions