<strong>Hello!</strong>

Recently, Recovery Connections became the new home for the
Introduction to Recovery and Intermediate Recovery Trainings          developed by the Lancaster County Recovery Task Force.  We                         are ready to roll out the first round of trainings.  The trainings                          will be at the Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce, 100               South Queen St., Lancaster, PA  17603, in their Meeting Rooms.

<strong>A course description describing the goals of each training,                     </strong><strong>day, dates and times are as follows:</strong>

<strong>Introduction to Recovery</strong>

The Introduction to Recovery is a detailed exploration of recovery           principles, history and interactive exercises that reinforce the need
for and importance of mental health recovery.

<em><strong>Dates offered</strong></em>

<em>Wednesday, September 14<sup>th</sup> from 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 2 and</em>

<em>Wednesday, September 21<sup>st</sup> from 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 1</em>

<strong>Intermediate Recovery Modules </strong>

The Intermediate Recovery Modules are a highly interactive,
in-depth series of trainings that teach specific skills to support an
individual’s journey of recovery.  All of the modules do not have to                    be taken sequentially; you can take them in any order.

<strong><em>However, you need to take Introduction to Recovery
before signing up for any Intermediate Recovery Modules.</em></strong>

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<strong>Intermediate Recovery Module 1: Validated Personhood</strong>

Develop ways to be “welcoming” to recovering persons, and practice             using recovery-oriented and strengths-based language.

Recognize ways we put people into “boxes” based on gender, culture,      ethnicity, etc., and to list ways we can treat individuals as a whole person   instead of a patient or psychiatric label.

<em><strong>Dates offered</strong></em>

<em>Tuesday, October 4<sup>th</sup> from 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 1</em>

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<strong>Intermediate Recovery Module 2: Person-Centered
Decision Making and Choice</strong>

Compare and contrast “medical model” planning with recovery-based         person-centered planning, and help create a plan in an individual’s own words.

Learn ways to incorporate strengths,preferences,goals, lifestyles and interests in the planning process, and practice using person-centered conversation and information gathering tools.

<em><strong>Dates offered</strong></em>

<em>Wednesday, September 28<sup>th</sup> from 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 1</em>

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<strong>Intermediate Recovery Module 3:  Connection, Community Integration &amp; Social Relationships</strong>

Explore the concept of community-the roles individuals play in a community, the value of belonging to a community-and complete a “circle of support” activity.

Identify resources to help individuals connect to their communities, using a Community Resource Guide and other resources.

<em><strong>Dates offered</strong></em>

<em>Wednesday, October 12<sup>th</sup> from 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 1</em>

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<strong><em>Intermediate Recovery Module 4: Supporting Individual
Preferences in Basic Life Resources</em></strong>

Learn a nine-step decision-making process that is person-centered, working with a risk/benefits tool that assists in choice-making.

Use language which encourages choice-making, and practice ways to support an individual in making choices about employment, housing, education and volunteering without taking over the process.

<em><strong>Dates offered</strong></em>

<em>Wednesday, October 19<sup>th</sup>, from 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 1</em>

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<strong>To register</strong>, please contact Mary Bowen at <strong>717-397-0600</strong>,
or e-mail at <strong><a href="mailto:mbowen@rc-pa.org">mbowen@rc-pa.org</a>.</strong>

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<strong>Pricing</strong>

<strong><em>Introduction to Recovery: </em></strong><em>$55 for Provider;
$10 for Family Members and Students; Free to Consumers</em><strong><em></em></strong>

<strong><em>Intermediate Modules: </em></strong><em>$40 for Providers;
$10 for Family Members and Students; Free to Consumers</em>

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