In-Person 2-Part Training: Self-Advocacy in Traditional Agencies and Peer Specialist Self-Care

October 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST

This training will take place in person at 1583 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Please see below for transportation options.

Part 1: Self-Advocacy in Traditional Agencies: Understanding the Role of a Certified Peer Specialist

10:00am – 12:00pm

Learning Objectives:

  • Clarifying the role and scope of practice in various agency settings
  • Differentiating the CPS role from clinical or administrative staff

Overview: Strategies for advocating for yourself in agency settings, overcoming hierarchical barriers, and establishing professional boundaries

Key Skills: Assertiveness, professional communication, navigating workplace politics, and leveraging organizational structures

Part 2: Peer Specialist Self-Care: Emotional Boundaries and Self-Preservation

12:00pm -2:00pm

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding emotional boundaries in peer support
  • Balancing empathy with self-care
  • Strategies for avoiding burnout

About the trainer:

Shamona Kirkland is a New York Certified Peer Specialist -Provisional and Program Coordinator for the Careers in Recovery and Wellness Training Center at the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.

Here are some mass transit options near 1583 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210:
Subway:
2 Train: The closest station is the Flatbush Avenue–Brooklyn College Station, about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride from 1583 Albany Ave. This is a local train that can take you to Manhattan.
5 Train: Stops at Flatbush Avenue–Brooklyn College during rush hours, offering an express option.
Bus:
B44: Runs along Nostrand Avenue, a few blocks west of Albany Avenue, and connects to subway stations like Nostrand Ave (3 train) and Flatbush Ave (2, 5 trains).
B41: Runs along Flatbush Avenue and also connects to subway stations.
B6: Travels along Kings Highway, which intersects Albany Avenue, providing easy access to areas like Bensonhurst or Canarsie.
B103: A limited-stop bus that runs along Avenue H, offering a faster connection to Downtown Brooklyn.

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Location

1583 Albany Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11210
1583 Albany Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210

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