This training introduces peer workers to compassion fatigue as the “cost of caring” and its impact on workforce wellbeing and service delivery. Participants explore the emotional, physical, and behavioral warning signs of burnout and secondary trauma, while learning to distinguish between stress, avoidance, and burnout cycles. The session emphasizes self-awareness and sustainable self-care practices, including...

This training builds a strong foundation in ethical practice, values, and professional boundaries in peer support roles. Participants learn how to navigate the unique challenges of peer work, including dual relationships, self-disclosure, and role clarity.  The session highlights SAMHSA core competencies, ethical decision-making frameworks, and the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries to protect both peers...