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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...
Episode 26: Peer-Run Warm Lines with Erica Bullock
PodcastPeer-Run Warm Lineswith Erica BullockAbout the Episode Date: August 2, 2023 Episode 26: Peer-Run Warm Lines with Erica BullockSummary Our brand new episode with Erica Bullock, R-PRS, is one that you will love! In this episode, we take a peek behind the curtain...
Myths Surrounding Vulnerability
BlogMyths Surrounding VulnerabilityHave you ever cringed at the word vulnerability? Does it make you feel weak? Have you ever thought that vulnerability is overrated and for other people? I have. I’ll admit it. At times, I hate being vulnerable. Why? Because it’s...
The Importance and Value of Continuing Education for Peer Recovery Specialists
BlogThe Importance and Value of Continuing Education for Peer Recovery SpecialistsAs we all know, Peer Recovery Specialists play a crucial role in the recovery community and society at large. We use our lived experience to provide support, offer guidance where...
