WEBINAR: An Overview of Three Models of Family Peer Support
When August 26, 2015, 3:00 PM
Registration Link
A
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA )sponsored webinar
presented by the National
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health will take place
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 3pm Eastern Time called "An Overview of
Three Models of Family Peer Support." Description: The world of family peer support is
continuing to expand and the models for providing this support continue to
emerge. As our knowledge of family peer support continues to grow, a variety
of programs, offering unique modalities and characteristics, have been
developed, researched, and found to be effective. This webinar will explore
three nationally known programs and will delve into the nuances of each.
For over 36 years, Parent to Parent (P2P), an
evidence-based practice, has been a provider of emotional and informational
support to families of children with special health care needs, disabilities,
and mental health challenges. Support is provided by matching parents through
a nationwide database that identifies a Support Parent as a resource for the
family.
Founded in 1969, Parents Anonymous, an evidence-based
family strengthening program, offers weekly support groups for parents and
caregivers and separate groups for children and youth. This support is
offered utilizing the theories of mutual support, parent leadership and
shared leadership. Parents also receive support and resource information
through a National Parent Helpline.
For over 25 years, the National Federation of Families for
Children's Mental Health (NFFCMH) has provided parent peer support through a
network of over 120 nationwide chapters. In 2012, NFFCMH launched a national
certification for Parent Support Providers to provide standardization of the
practices of family peers. To date, over 250 individuals in 35 states and the
District of Columbia have been nationally certified. Currently, NFFCMH is
collaborating with several states to develop reciprocity guidelines for state
and national certification.
Please join this call as the leaders of these three, national
organizations discuss the evolution of family peer support, and how these
three models are currently being implemented in communities across the
country.
Presenters: Kathy Brill, MPS, Executive Director, Parent
to Parent USA; Lisa Pion-Berlin, Ph.D., Executive Director, Parents Anonymous;
Renee Mills, BS, RN, Program Supervisor, Parents Anonymous; Lynda Gargan,
Ph.D., Interim Executive Director, National Federation of Families for
Children's Mental Health
Here is the registration link for joining the August 26th
webinar:
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If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact
kelle.masten@nasmhpd.org
or at 703-682-5187.
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