BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NAMI Greater Boston - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://namiboston.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NAMI Greater Boston REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20250717T203208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T203208Z UID:1047-1754591400-1754595000@namiboston.org SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - Ashley Sproul DESCRIPTION:  \nBio \nAshley Sproul is the Director of Recovery and Empowerment with the Department of Mental Health and a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS). She began her career as a CPS within The Living Room model\, where she was able to provide peer support to individuals experiencing significant emotional distress in a trauma-sensitive setting. Throughout her career\, she has benefited from working in various settings\, including a peer-run Recovery Learning Community and an interdisciplinary treatment team within a Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Her background includes both direct support and supervisory roles\, where she has been passionate about collaborating across roles to support individuals seeking wellness and highlighting the importance and implementation of person-centered care. Ashley has training experience as a former member of the Massachusetts Certified Peer Specialist training team\, where she was responsible for providing education around racism and oppression in the Systemic Racism Module. Outside of her role\, you will find her spending time painting\, playing music\, and finding ways to incorporate artistic creativity into Peer Support spaces.\n \nTitle of Talk: Follow Recovery Road \nDescription of talk: Ashley Sproul will share her recovery story of how she has navigated her own wellness both within and outside of the traditional mental health system\, with an emphasis on what tools\, supports\, and organizations that were helpful on her journey. Ashley will then share more about the Office of Recovery and Empowerment with the Department of Mental Health as well as her personal and systemic vision for DMH. Questions and comments will be welcome! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://bostonmedicalcenter.zoom.us/j/96984874345 \nMeeting ID: 969 8487 4345\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,96984874345# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,96984874345# US (Germantown) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-ashley-sproul/ CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20241031T183442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T183442Z UID:995-1755714600-1755720000@namiboston.org SUMMARY:Latinx SAN - Grupo de Apoyo Familiar DESCRIPTION:Compañeros de vivencia pueden mandar un correo electrónico a latinx@namiboston.org o llamar 781-819-3282 para dejar un mensaje. URL:https://namiboston.org/event/latinx-san-grupo-de-apoyo-familiar-19/ CATEGORIES:Latinx Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20250811T134525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T134525Z UID:1050-1757010600-1757014200@namiboston.org SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - Elizabeth Moore DESCRIPTION:  \nBio \nElizabeth Moore is currently employed as one of four Certified Peer Specialists at Waverley Place\, the community support program associated with McLean Hospital.  She has been employed there for 8 years and loves helping members strive to meet their individual recovery goals.  Some of her other responsibilities at Waverley Place include leading groups\, coordinating referrals\, and managing inventory.  In late August she will start co-facilitating groups 4 hours per week at the McLean Hospital Behavioral Health Program. \nDescription of talk: Her talk will focus on the vital importance of charting your own path and learning how to build a rewarding life while in recovery from mental illness \nKey Points:\n*Focus on finding and maintaining communities of non-judgemental people who will walk with you on the journey.  Whatever you are dealing with you can’t do it alone.\n*The judgement of clinicians and other professionals is not the final verdict on your future and they don’t know how to fix you\n*Just because you are not initially successful doesn’t mean it will not happen.  Some of us just take longer.\n*Avoidance is not a viable long term coping strategy for dealing with symptoms.  Eventually you have to learn how to face them so you can build the life you want.\n*Building a meaningful productive life is VERY possible despite having ongoing severe mental health issues. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://bostonmedicalcenter.zoom.us/j/96984874345 \nMeeting ID: 969 8487 4345\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,96984874345# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,96984874345# US (Germantown) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-elizabeth-moore/ CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20241031T183634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T183634Z UID:992-1758133800-1758139200@namiboston.org SUMMARY:Latinx SAN - Grupo de Apoyo Familiar DESCRIPTION:Compañeros de vivencia pueden mandar un correo electrónico a latinx@namiboston.org o llamar 781-819-3282 para dejar un mensaje. URL:https://namiboston.org/event/latinx-san-grupo-de-apoyo-familiar-22/ CATEGORIES:Latinx Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20250812T131214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T131214Z UID:1053-1759429800-1759433400@namiboston.org SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - No Event DESCRIPTION:There will be no event on October 2nd because of Yom Kippur. URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-yomkippur/ CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20241031T183605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T183605Z UID:993-1760553000-1760558400@namiboston.org SUMMARY:Latinx SAN - Grupo de Apoyo Familiar DESCRIPTION:Compañeros de vivencia pueden mandar un correo electrónico a latinx@namiboston.org o llamar 781-819-3282 para dejar un mensaje. URL:https://namiboston.org/event/latinx-san-grupo-de-apoyo-familiar-21/ CATEGORIES:Latinx Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20250812T131439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T131439Z UID:1054-1762453800-1762457400@namiboston.org SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - Heidi Lee DESCRIPTION:  \nBio \nHeidi HyunJin Lee (she/they)\, BFA\, MEd\, CPS/certified peer specialist is an artist\, visual arts educator\, mental health activist\, somatic healing fanatic\, and mother to a beautifully spirited child who keeps her heart young and mind curious. \nShe is currently working on her MSW degree\, inspired by her former clients at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program and Common Art (an art program for those experiencing homelessness)\, leaving her former life as a Boston high school art teacher\, community organizer\, and community advocate for those experiencing homelessness. \nFor self care\, Heidi practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Forrest Yoga as a form of exposure therapy to combat cPTSD\, bipolar disorder\, and cooks massive amounts of Korean food economically for fellow hungry souls. \nTitle of Talk: Somatic Modalities: Releasing Trauma From The Body\n \nDescription of talk: \nWhen we experience trauma\, especially early in life\, it can erode our trust in our own bodies. Healing is not just about repairing what’s been hurt\, but about building new pathways for safety\, self-trust\, and balance. \nIn this talk\, we’ll explore how the concept of Yin-Yang or Fire and Water activation and restoration can guide us in reconnecting with our bodies as allies in healing. \nUsing polyvagal theory as a foundation\, we’ll look at how the nervous system shifts between states of overactivation\, regulation\, and shutdown. \nPractices such as yoga\, diaphragmatic breathing\, walking\, martial arts\, or other mindful movement can help regulate the nervous system — moving us toward a calm\, alert\, and grounded state. \nSome of these practices also provide safe\, intentional activation — through pressure\, resistance\, and release\, which strengthens nervous system flexibility and expands the window of tolerance\, making it easier to stay present without becoming overwhelmed. \nBy combining activation (fire) with restoration (water)\, we can support both body and mind in developing resilience and adaptability. Somatic practices not only help us release tension and regulate in the moment — they also lay the groundwork for long-term nervous system health\, body trust\, and the possibility of post traumatic growth towards one’s homeostasis. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://bostonmedicalcenter.zoom.us/j/96984874345 \nMeeting ID: 969 8487 4345\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,96984874345# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,96984874345# US (Germantown) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-heidi-lee/ CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20241031T183723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T183723Z UID:991-1763577000-1763582400@namiboston.org SUMMARY:Latinx SAN - Grupo de Apoyo Familiar DESCRIPTION:Compañeros de vivencia pueden mandar un correo electrónico a latinx@namiboston.org o llamar 781-819-3282 para dejar un mensaje. URL:https://namiboston.org/event/latinx-san-grupo-de-apoyo-familiar-23/ CATEGORIES:Latinx Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20251010T213335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T154613Z UID:1094-1764873000-1764876600@namiboston.org SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - Lenny Mulcahy DESCRIPTION:  \nBio:\n \nLenny Mulcahy is a CPS/Certified Peer Specialist who has been working at Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation for the last 25 years. The Center’s mode of Recovery and Rehabilitation is based on education and celebrating people’s personhood and individual choices. \nLenny teaches adult education topics on wellness\, including physical\, spiritual and emotional wellness. People with lived experience are called students which dissipates the stigma of being called a patient. Lenny believes that students thrive in the role of a student and are not afraid to express their knowledge and learn new skills. \nHe also works closely with students individually\, giving peer support to those who need to talk as they navigate their recovery. He believes empathy is critical to the healing process of anyone living with a mental health condition. He likes to say\, “People heal People”.\n \nTitle of Talk: Recovery is non-negotiable \nDescription of talk: \nLenny will focus on his experience of living with a mental health condition for the last 35 years. He is an amateur photographer and will show his images at different times in his life focusing on hope\, healing through spirituality\, overcoming isolation\, resiliency and inspiring others. He will also use his images as metaphors in his life. \nCommunication is extremely important to the recovery process and talking about our experiences may be difficult. Viewing Photo images is one way Lenny will discuss his. \nPointing out that people\, including himself\, don’t need to be fixed but loved. This can be an eye-opening concept for some people. By loving others people begin to heal\, and loneliness dissipates. \nTo get an email invite for the meeting please email: hdt@namiboston.org \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 278 388 590 434\nPasscode: Z2NY6bm2\n________________________________\nDial in by phone\n+1 617-297-7925\,\,925045323# United States\, Boston \nFind a local number\n \nPhone conference ID:\n925 045 323# URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-lenny-mulcahy/ CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20241031T184022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T184022Z UID:1007-1765996200-1766001600@namiboston.org SUMMARY:Latinx SAN - Grupo de Apoyo Familiar DESCRIPTION:Compañeros de vivencia pueden mandar un correo electrónico a latinx@namiboston.org o llamar 781-819-3282 para dejar un mensaje. URL:https://namiboston.org/event/latinx-san-grupo-de-apoyo-familiar-24/ CATEGORIES:Latinx Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20251024T161748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T175107Z UID:1098-1770316200-1770319800@namiboston.org SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - Kim Bisset DESCRIPTION:Bio:\n \nKim Bisset\, Ed.D has completed hundreds of training sessions for organizations throughout Massachusetts for both organizations and individuals. Kim has worked with a variety of  individuals throughout her career including staff and persons served from the Department of Mental Health (DMH)\, Vinfen\, Justice Resource Institute (JRI)\, Eliot Community Human Services\, The NAN mental health awareness and suicide prevention Project\, The Edinburg Center\, Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) and many other agencies. Kim has developed several innovative and engaging trainings that resonate with individuals experiencing mental health challenges\, people who are  BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous and People of Color)\, LGBTQIA (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender and Queer (or Questioning) Intersex and Asexual (or allies\, aromantic\, or agender) individuals\, and/or those who have experienced trauma. \nKim has conducted over 92 G.I.F.T.\, Gathering Inspiring Future Talent training for young adults who want to move forward in their lives and careers. sessions. She has helped many  young adults identify their career paths and develop into leaders in their communities. Kim’s education includes Masters and Doctorate degrees in Educational Psychology from Boston College and University of Massachusetts\, Amherst\, respectively. \nKim has the honor of being a member and trainer for the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)\, and is proud to be one of the small number of MINT-Certified Trainers in the world.  Kim conducts Motivational Interviewing training throughout the state.  Kim is the Founder and Director of Radiate Consulting and advises and trains businesses and nonprofits who are interested in creating or improving their staff development\,  employment and training programs. Her website is www.radiatecc.com \nTitle of Talk: My Comeback Story \nDescription of talk: \nMy name is Kim Bisset. I am going to share my Connection Story. One of the trainings that I developed and I also teach is called the G.I.F.T\, Gathering Inspiring Future Talent for young adults who want to move forward in their lives and careers. At first we called the story that we asked training participants to create a recovery story\, which is an intentional story that shares pieces of their lived experience to inspire hope. Then we adapted the name to a Comeback Story\, who doesn’t love a good comeback. Overcoming adversity\, making mistakes\, learning and getting closer to what you want and need. Now I describe what I ask of my students and what l am going to share with you as a Connection story because I am going to share pieces of what l have been through\, some of the mistakes l’ve made\, (spoiler alert\, there are many) and what I have learned and continue to learn through this messy\, challenging\, unbelievable hard and beautiful process that we call life. My mission is to help people not just survive but thrive! \nThrough sharing my story\, my hope is to foster a shared connection between us\, to either promote a greater understanding of yourself or enhance your understanding of anxiety or someone else who you are connected to who might have mental health struggles. My story is one of perseverance and resilience. I am both nervous and excited to share it with you. I am excited because I love to talk with people. I am nervous because I experience anxiety. I will share with you both how I learned that I have anxiety and the ways I have learned to cope with it and not let it stop me for reaching for my dreams and supporting others in a compassionate and authentic way. Looking forward to seeing you soon:) \nTo get an email invite for the meeting please email: hdt@namiboston.org \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 278 388 590 434\nPasscode: Z2NY6bm2\n________________________________\nDial in by phone\n+1 617-297-7925\,\,925045323# United States\, Boston \nFind a local number\n \nPhone conference ID:\n925 045 323# URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-kim-bisset/ CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20251229T175409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T203412Z UID:1125-1772735400-1772739000@namiboston.org SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - Amy Manion DESCRIPTION:BIO: \nBorn in Boston\, raised on its border\, Amy Manion is a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. She likes to make songs\, poems\, take photos\, make collages\, dance\, take videos of her cat\, go to improv drop-in classes\, and open mics\, among many other creative pursuits. Sometimes joy feels far away; creating helps her connect to herself and beyond herself to others. In these connections\, she feels more like herself: joyful\, care-free\, playful\, a member of a community\, belonging\, and able to offer and receive care. \nPRESENTATION: \nIn this talk\, Amy will interweave her healing journey along life’s way through song\, poetry\, video\, and visual art sharing. Things that have helped along the way\, such as resources\, communities\, and programs\, will be shared in her talk. She hopes to share from her heart and show how the arts have been vital to her healing journey\, as well as community\, supports\, and connecting to a greater purpose. There will be a time for questions and comments at the end and maybe a creative practice to anyone who is interested in participating in\, to conclude the presentation portion. It may be an improv acting exercise\, a group poem\, sharing ones own art at the end\, or something else interactive and arts-based\, depending on time and interest. \n\nTo get an email invite for the meeting please email: hdt@namiboston.org \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 278 388 590 434\nPasscode: Z2NY6bm2\n________________________________\nDial in by phone\n+1 617-297-7925\,\,925045323# United States\, Boston \nFind a local number\n \nPhone conference ID:\n925 045 323# URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-amy-manion/ CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20260401T181458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181703Z UID:1141-1778178600-1778182200@namiboston.org SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - Vanessa Williams DESCRIPTION:BIO: \nVanessa Williams is a Certified Peer and Recovery Support Specialist\, mental health advocate\, and leader in the peer support movement with over 13 years of experience in warm line services. As the NC Warm Line Program Manager at Promise Resource Network\, she oversees a statewide 24/7 peer support line\, bringing a trauma-informed\, harm reduction\, and person-centered approach to emotional support. Vanessa has extensive experience in training\, supervision\, and program development\, and has played a key role in expanding access to peer-led services across modalities\, including phone\, text\, and chat. \n\nIn addition to her program leadership\, Vanessa is the founder of Elevate Recovery\, where she provides continuing education\, consulting\, and empowerment-based resources rooted in accessibility\, justice\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (A-JEDI) principles. She is a former Board President of the National Association of Peer Supporters and currently serves on the board of the Warmline Advisory Group. Vanessa is currently working toward becoming an Emotional CPR (eCPR) Facilitator\, deepening her commitment to fostering authentic human connection and emotional support in communities. \n\nPRESENTATION: \nYou Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup….But Also\, That Phrase Is Tired\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this engaging and honest talk\, “You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup… But Also\, That Phrase Is Tired\,” Vanessa explores the realities of burnout in peer support roles beyond common self-care clichés. Drawing from her experience in warm line leadership and peer practice\, she unpacks how emotional labor\, blurred boundaries\, and system pressures impact peer supporters. Vanessa offers practical\, trauma-informed strategies—including micro-restorations\, consent-based boundaries\, and eCPR-informed connection—to help peers stay grounded\, present\, and aligned with their values while doing this deeply human work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo get an email invite for the meeting please email: hdt@namiboston.org \n  \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 278 388 590 434\nPasscode: Z2NY6bm2\n________________________________\nDial in by phone\n+1 617-297-7925\,\,925045323# United States\, Boston \nFind a local number\n \nPhone conference ID:\n925 045 323# URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-vanessa-williams/ CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062146 CREATED:20260401T175416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181101Z UID:1135-1780597800-1780601400@namiboston.org SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - Aroldo Ferreira\, CPS DESCRIPTION:BIO:\nAroldo Ferreira\, CPS\nCertified Peer Specialist Program Director\n\n \nAroldo Ferreira is the Director of the Massachusetts Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Program. He oversees statewide certification logistics and leads the team responsible for developing and delivering training materials that prepare individuals to become Certified Peer Specialists professionals. \nSince 2008\, Aroldo has been an active leader in the mental health and peer support movement through the Central Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community (RLC)\, where he served as Program Coordinator and Director of Multicultural Affairs. Using his own lived experiences to inspire hope\, he helped introduce peer support practices into most inpatient units across Central Massachusetts and beyond\, coordinated Kiva meetings\, built peer facilitator teams\, and expanded peer support to diverse communities\, including Latino\, Brazilian\, Young Adult\, LGBTQIA+\, and others. \nAroldo is an experienced multilingual trainer\, leading and developing workshops such as Trauma-Informed Peer Support Facilitation\, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)\, Parenting Journey\, and Trauma and Healing Dialogues.\nAroldo’s approach is guided by clarity\, honesty. He is passionate about culture and human connection and values\, learning about people’s beliefs\, traditions\, and lived experiences. His work is grounded in inclusion\, mutual support\, and creating spaces where every voice is heard and respected.” \nPRESENTATION: \n\nMany people who have lived through emotional distress\, trauma\, or mental health lived experience want to use their experience to support others—but may not know how to take that step. The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) training helps turn lived experience into professional peer support that makes a real impact. This gold standard CPS training is carefully curated and designed for review and curriculum analysis by our funders\, board members and multiple stakeholders. \n\n\nThis is a rigorous\, advanced training designed for individuals who already have a foundation in peer support. Through 24+ interactive modules\, small group work\, and guided assignments\, participants learn how to use their own story to foster hope and healing in others—while honoring the principle that healing is a self-determined process. \n\n\nThe primary purpose of the CPS program is to help build a peer workforce in Massachusetts. The training is designed to enhance the tools used by people who already have experience in peer support and the mental health recovery movement. Students bring their lived experience to class and learn how to use their story and skills to assist people receiving services as well as service providers. CPSs are the evidence that recovery is real. \n\nKiva Centers is the only organization in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts authorized to provide this training. Upon completion\, participants are eligible to sit for the state-recognized certification exam to become a Certified Peer Specialist.\n\nGraduates go on to serve in community and service system roles where lived experience is valued as expertise—bringing insight\, connection\, and inspiration to the people and systems they work with. \n\n\nTo get an email invite for the meeting please email: hdt@namiboston.org \n  \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 278 388 590 434\nPasscode: Z2NY6bm2\n________________________________\nDial in by phone\n+1 617-297-7925\,\,925045323# United States\, Boston \nFind a local number\n \nPhone conference ID:\n925 045 323# URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-aroldo-ferreira/ CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR