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Episode 30: Problem Gambling Peer Support with Donald McCourtney
PodcastProblem Gambling Peer Support with Don McCourtneyAbout the Episode Date: January 19, 2024 Episode 30: Problem Gambling Peer Support with Don McCourtneySummary Check out our latest podcast episode featuring Don McCourtney, Lead Problem Gambling Coordinator with...
Episode 29: Life Coaching with Veronica Castro-Albano
PodcastLife Coaching with Veronica Castro-AlbanoAbout the Episode Date: November 1, 2023 Episode 29: Life Coaching with Veronica Castro-AlbanoSummary Check out our latest podcast episode featuring Veronica Castro-Albano as she shares her story of becoming a PRS and a...
5 More Rewards of Being a Peer Recovery Specialist
Blog5 Rewards of Being a Peer Recovery SpecialistLast week, after a short work history recap, we learned 5 rewards of being a Peer Recovery Specialist. Did you resonate with one in particular? If you have no idea what I am talking about, please see last week's...
Episode 28: Racial Identity as a Peer Recovery Specialist with Sarah McFarland
PodcastRacial Identity as a Peer Recovery Specialistwith Sarah McFarlandAbout the Episode Date: August 30, 2023 Episode 28: Racial Identity as a Peer Recovery Specialist with Sarah McFarlandSummary Our new podcast episode features Sarah McFarland, R-PRS, discussing...
5 Rewards of Being a Peer Recovery Specialist
Blog5 Rewards of Being a Peer Recovery SpecialistMy first job was at a sub shop just three blocks away from my house. I was 15. Unlike my lazy, slob friends, I kid, sort of, I begged my parents to let me get a job. Bad idea. I haven’t stopped working since. That was...
The Importance of Confidentiality in Peer Support Part 2
BlogThe Importance of Confidentiality in Peer Support Part 2“Secrets die in safety” - Anonymous“I hear the secrets that you keep, when you’re talking in your sleep” - The Romantics Last week, we took a look at the importance of confidentiality when delivering peer...
Episode 27: Peer-Run Centers with Heather Pate
PodcastPeer-Run Centerswith Heather PateAbout the Episode Date: August 16, 2023 Episode 27: Peer-Run Centers with Heather PateSummary In this brand new episode with Heather Pate, R-PRS, we discuss the intersection of being a peer who serves as a Director of Operations...
The Importance of Confidentiality in Peer Support
BlogThe Importance of Confidentiality in Peer Support“We are only as sick as our secrets” - Alcoholics Anonymous“Secret, secret I’ve got a secret” - Styx Why disclose your secrets to someone or your deepest problems? Because we are not meant to carry the load by...
Myths Surrounding Vulnerability Part 2
BlogMyths Surrounding Vulnerability Part 2Sshh. Fun Fact: I was not planning on writing a second blog article about vulnerability. I just did not want to be more vulnerable with you, dear reader. See what I did there? BOOM! Never saw it coming, did you? After writing...
