Participants are expected to commit to all sessions.
Eligibility Requirements: You must be a currently Certified Peer Specialist (MHPS, RSPS) or Certified Family Partner (CFP) to participate.
The innovative training series, Poetry as a Tool for Wellness (PTW), was designed in partnership with people with a lived experience and specifically with Peer Facilitators in mind. The series offers a powerful new tool for self-expression, skills enhancement, and deep connection.
Absolutely NO experience with writing or poetry is necessary! Gentle guidance and invitation will demonstrate what a liberating and natural form of expression is awaiting you and your peers.
PTW is an eight-week skills and strength-based interactive program. Themed sessions vital for well-being such as Self-care, Listening, Empathy, etc. come to life with quotes, poems, guided discussion, and personal response.
The virtual training program gives you the experience of the healing potential of words and empowers you to utilize a comprehensive Peer Facilitator’s Manual to guide your own small group through each of the eight themed sessions.
We will be reaching out to registered participants to obtain their preferred mailing address so they can receive the training manual required for this training. The deadline to register and submit your mailing address is January 3, 2025.
Cancellations, Substitutions and Refunds Policy:
Live In Person/Virtual Trainings:
• A colleague may be substituted at no extra charge if Centralized Training is notified at least two business days before the training.
• Requests for refunds for an in-person/virtual workshop must be received 72 hours prior to the workshop.
Self-Paced Online Trainings:
• No refunds are offered for self-paced online trainings.
Please forward detailed requests regarding this training to CTI Helpdesk at ctihelp@uthscsa.edu.
Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Webcam and audio are required for participation.
1:00pm-3:00pm CST
Trainers: Institute for Poetic Medicine
CEUs Offered: 16 hrs
When: Fridays, 1:00–3:00 pm CST, January 10 - February 28
