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About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > Clinical Training and Workforce Development > Certifications and Trainings > CDA > CDA Chemical Dependence Associate (CDA) The Chemical Dependency Associate (CDA) credential is an introductory credential that offers foundation competency and education to those interested in becoming CADCs or LCADCs. The CDA consists of 54 of the 270 education hours needed for the CADC or LCADC. This track provides a unique opportunity for individuals to enter professional training and start the ADC education/credentialing process without an active internship. Typically, CDAs work in direct care roles that support clinical staff. Education Hours 54 Hours Qualifications GED/HS diploma Not currently working in the field or under supervision Course Format Virtual (synchronous) Apply Today Credential Type Initial Certification Eligibility Requirements Employment at a DMHAS-licensed agency is required. Candidates must be in the process of obtaining active supervision. A GED/HS Diploma or higher is necessary. Commitment to complete nine weeks of virtual classes on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 4 PM is required. No prior experience or clinical hours are needed to begin the CDA track. Examination Information Testing information can be found on the Certification Boards Website: https://certbd.org/testing/ Scholarship Details NJPN provides the 54 education hours CDA track through a Division of Mental Health and Addiction Service (DMHAS) sponsored scholarship to those pursuing an internship at a DMHAS-licensed SUD treatment facility. THE PATH TO CERTIFICATION How to Apply Review the course or training details and ensure you meet or exceed eligibility requirements. If you are ready to sign up, fill out the application form (button link is to the right). NJPN will review your application and notify you if you have been accepted into the course or training. Ready to Apply? Click the button below to get started. Application Link Internship Opportunities NJPN helps connect eligible individuals with DMHAS licensed treatment agencies statewide seeking ADC Interns. Students attending CDA courses through NJPN are provided one-on-one assistance to secure an internship while attending courses. Learn more about the internship process and application details by clicking the button below. ADC Internship Assistance Resources What People Are Saying “I had a positive experience. Online learning allows opportunities for increased levels of social networking to gather more comprehensive resources.” L/CADC Program Graduate FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Are you ready to take your career in addiction services to the next level? Unlock the potential of your future—apply for this training today! Complete the Application Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs

About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > Clinical Training and Workforce Development > Certifications and Trainings > CCS > CCS Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) Certified Clinical Supervisors (CCS) oversee, evaluate, mentor, and educate Substance Use Disorder counseling staff and interns. NJPN’s five-day virtual CCS course offers didactic lectures that include experiential learning exercises. Participants learn common supervisory issues and topics and develop the necessary skills to be an effective supervisor. This 30-hour course is beneficial for those seeking to advance their career to a higher level. Education Hours 30 Hours Qualifications Holds an LCADC, LPC, and/or LCSW Actively working in DMHAS licensed SUD treatment agency Completed one full certification/licensing renewal period Course Format Virtual (synchronous) and In-Person Apply Today Credential Type Advanced Certification Eligibility Requirements The 30 hour Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) Training is offered over 5 days. The CCS training is a virtual didactic lecture format, that includes experiential learning exercises that covers topics and issues common in clinical supervision of alcohol and drug counseling staff and interns. After the completion of one renewal period, clinicians may apply for scholarships to attend the CCS training. To be eligible, one must hold an LCADC, LPC, or LCSW, and are actively supervising in a DMHAS-licensed substance abuse treatment facility. Examination Information Testing information can be found on the Certification Boards Website: https://certbd.org/testing/ Scholarship Details The NJPN CCS course scholarships are only for INITIAL certification hours. THE PATH TO CERTIFICATION How to Apply Review the course or training details and ensure you meet or exceed eligibility requirements. If you are ready to sign up, fill out the application form (button link is to the right). NJPN will review your application and notify you if you have been accepted into the course or training. Ready to Apply? Click the button below to get started. Application Link Internship Opportunities NJPN helps connect eligible individuals with DMHAS licensed treatment agencies statewide seeking ADC Interns. Students attending CDA courses through NJPN are provided one-on-one assistance to secure an internship while attending courses. Learn more about the internship process and application details by clicking the button below. ADC Internship Assistance Resources What People Are Saying “I had a positive experience. Online learning allows opportunities for increased levels of social networking to gather more comprehensive resources.” L/CADC Program Graduate FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Are you ready to take your career in addiction services to the next level? Unlock the potential of your future—apply for this training today! Complete the Application Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs

Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Training is a secular mindfulness-based approach promoting recovery from addiction and working positively with slips and relapses. Participants will receive intense didactic and experiential instruction on how to implement specialized mindfulness techniques and other skills. Sign Up Duration 4 Weeks Location Online Designed For Peer Support Specialists Licensed Clinical Staff About Sign Up Your Instructor Home Mindfulness Training Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery Back to Mindfulness Trainings Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Training is a secular mindfulness-based approach promoting recovery from addiction and working positively with slips and relapses. Participants will receive intense didactic and experiential instruction on how to implement specialized mindfulness techniques and other skills. Sign Up Duration 4 Weeks Location Online Designed For Peer Support Specialists Licensed Clinical Staff TRAINING DATES October 1, 2023 - October 28, 2023 Register About the Course Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Training is a secular mindfulness-based approach promoting recovery from addiction and working positively with slips and relapses. Participants will receive intense didactic and experiential instruction on how to implement specialized mindfulness techniques and other skills. This training will be offered to Peer Recovery Specialists and Licensed Clinical Staff. During the 4 week course, you will receive daily emails with pre-recorded sessions, meditations, practice sheets, coaching and inspiration. You will be expected, and it is mandatory to participate in 4 LIVE ZOOM sessions on 10/03/23, 10/09/23, 10/16/23 & 10/23/23 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The remainder of the course and materials may be viewed at your convenience. About Support Resources — Daily emails with pre-recorded sessions and course content — 4 Live Zoom sessions — Individual Support Sessions for Peers — The Confab What You'll Achieve How Do I Sign Up? Signing up for a Mindfulness training is simple. Find an applicable training below. If you don't see a training that fits your schedule, check back soon to see any available future dates. Apply online using our registration form. We review all applications to ensure qualification and correct placement. NJPN will follow up with you to confirm your entry to the training program. You're on your way to mindfulness! Please Note: These trainings are multi-week commitments and attendance is crucial in order to receive credits. Partial credit will not be given for incomplete attendance. Peer Recovery Specialists, Licensed Clinical Staff Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery October 1, 2023 - October 28, 2023 Online 4 Weeks Self-Guided Daily Emails FOUR Mandatory Live Zoom Sessions on 10/03/23, 10/09/23, 10/16/23, & 10/23/23 Register No dates currently available. Check back soon. Sign Up Your Instructor Dr. Valerie Mason-John (hon.doc) Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John—once known as Queenie on the LGBTQI2 scene was once named one of Britain's Gay Icons. They was the co-author and editor of the first two books to document African and Asian Lesbians in Britain, and was the Artistic director of London Mardi Gras Arts Festival, and was one of the promoters of the National Lesbian Beauty contest screened on Channel Four, and of the national Drag King and Queen show. In 2003 they retired from the queer scene, was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Community in India 2005. They are now the author of 9 books, her most recent I am Still Your Negro An Homage to James Baldwin was voted as one of the best poetry books published in Canada 2020. They works as a public speaker and is one of the leading African descent voices in the field of Mindfulness for addiction. They are also a founding facilitator of Compassionate Inquiry and has a private practice. Valerie wrote the box office sell-out cult play, Sin Dykes, and has been touring their one woman show, Brown Girl In The Ring , internationally for the past ten years. The show is adapted to current issues and politics, while keeping to the story that she is related to the Queen of England. They recently co-produced blackhalifax.com—12 short poetic dramas documenting the African-descent history of Halifax, Nova Scotia dating back to the 1600’s. Your Instructor

Register for this upcoming renewal training hosted by NJPN. About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > CTWD Upcoming Renewal Trainings (Item) > Back to All Events SUD Supervision and the Discrimination Model The intent of this training is to provide substance use disorder (SUD) clinical supervisors with formal training on the discrimination model of clinical supervision. Process models, such as the discrimination model (DM), are rooted in the educational and relationship process inherent to clinical supervision. As detailed in the basic tenants of the model, SUD supervisors will learn the skills necessary to discern their foci and role to match the individual training needs of each unique supervisee. The model is situation specific allowing the supervisor's roles and foci to be fluid not only within a supervision session, but across supervision sessions. The main goal of the discrimination model is to focus on the needs of the SUD supervisee by having the SUD supervisor respond flexibly with appropriate strategies, techniques, and guidance. SUD supervisors will be introduced to reflecting teams as part of an immersive learning experience. As such, participants will be able to explore and apply theoretical underpinnings of DM in a manner that can be readily transferred into the SUD workforce. Apply Today to Register DATES & TIMES At your Pace TRAINING APPLIES TO Tag 01 Tag 02 Tag 03 Tag 04 Tag 05 LOCATION TYPE OF TRAINING Renewal Training CLINICAL HOURS 2 CEUs TUITION DMHAS Scholarship Only About the Training Learning Objectives SUD clinical supervisors will be able to articulate the theoretical constructs of the discrimination model. SUD clinical supervisors will be able to demonstrate understanding of DM’s unique roles, foci, and interventions to support supervisee growth and development. SUD clinical supervisors will be able to actively engage in a reflecting team, an immersive learning experience, to apply learned concepts. Course offering 2 CEUs Renewal Credit Information Eligibility: Employed at a DMHAS-contracted substance use treatment facility Scholarship Qualifications Apply Today Selection Process Eligibility: Employed at a DMHAS-contracted substance use treatment facility Ready to apply? Click the button below to get started. Application FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Complete the Application Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message

About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > Clinical Training and Workforce Development > Certifications and Trainings > NJPN Addiction Course Trainer > NJPN Addiction Course Trainer NJPN Addiction Course Trainer Calling all LCADCs! Help expand the substance use disorder treatment and recovery workforce—join the NJPN CTWD team as an “Invest in You” course trainer for our CADC and LCADC students. As consultants supporting the NJPN CTWD team, addiction course trainers are required to maintain their professional credentials. Education Hours Qualifications Have an LCADC Course Format Apply Today Credential Type Consulting Opportunity Eligibility Requirements Valid LCADC with no board actions Examination Information Scholarship Details NJPN offers scholarships for eligible students. The scholarships will vary based on the certification or training. Please check the scholarship information for a specific certification or training on its respective webpage. THE PATH TO CERTIFICATION How to Apply Review the course or training details and ensure you meet or exceed eligibility requirements. If you are ready to sign up, fill out the application form (button link is to the right). NJPN will review your application and notify you if you have been accepted into the course or training. Ready to Apply? Click the button below to get started. Application Link Internship Opportunities NJPN helps connect eligible individuals with DMHAS licensed treatment agencies statewide seeking ADC Interns. Students attending CDA courses through NJPN are provided one-on-one assistance to secure an internship while attending courses. Learn more about the internship process and application details by clicking the button below. ADC Internship Assistance Resources What People Are Saying “I had a positive experience. Online learning allows opportunities for increased levels of social networking to gather more comprehensive resources.” L/CADC Program Graduate FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Are you ready to take your career in addiction services to the next level? Unlock the potential of your future—apply for this training today! Complete the Application Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs

Join us in-person on 9/12/2025 for the 9th Annual Peer Recovery Support Summit being held in Lincroft, NJ. Register Today! The NJPN Peer Recovery Support Summit will return in September 2026. Check back soon for more information. See details about our 2025 Summit below . About Why Attend? Speakers Location Exhibitors Register Today Register Today for the 9th Annual Peer Summit Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People Centered September 12, 2025 Brookdale Community College Join our email list to receive Summit updates Register Today Join NJPN on September 12, 2025! NJPN’s 9th Annual NJPN Peer Recovery Support Summit is returning in-person! Join us live from Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ on September 12, 2025 for Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered . Registration is offered at no cost! This will be an exciting 1-day in-person event that features keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and recovery-oriented activities, all brought together exclusively for those working in the peer recovery support services field. Gain valuable insights, inspiration, connections, and strategies for recovery, with topics ranging from diversity and equity to the latest in best practices. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! Register Today Registration for the Peer Recovery Support Summit is offered at no cost to all registrants, thanks to funding from the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (NJDMHAS). HIDDEN SPACER Why Attend? HIDDEN SPACER Presentations by Experts in the Field Dynamic Workshops Inspiring Full-Day Agenda Central Location in Lincroft, NJ Peer and Exhibitor Networking No Cost Registration HIDDEN SPACER HIDDEN SPACER Photos From the 2024 Summit HIDDEN SPACER Expert Presentations HIDDEN SPACER HIDDEN SPACER 2025 Speakers Renata Denlinger Manger HRC , Prevention Resources (CPRC & HRC) Read More Dr. Chekesha Ellis CPRS & Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership and Business Read More Joseph Green Founder, LMS Voice Read More Kristen Harper M.Ed. Read More Haner Hernandez PhD, CPS, CADCII, LADCI Read More Amy Hicks CPRS, B.S., Prevention Resources (CPRC & HRC) Read More Sarah Laurel Executive Director & Founder, Savage Sisters Inc Read More Chris Malalis BA, CPRS, CRSP, CTSS, Rutgers UBHC (TRS) Read More Sekiya Martin MA , Center for Family Sevices (OORP) Read More Alaynna Perrine CPRS, Center for Family Sevices (OORP) Read More Dr. Felecia Pullen PhD, Dr. P. LLC Read More Sam Rivera Executive Director, OnPoint NYC Read More Justice Rivera Reframe Health and Justice Read More Kelly Roman CPRS Read More Chad Sabora BA, MS, JD Read More Chrissy Schayer CPRP, Mental Health Association of New Jersey & Consumer Connections Read More Dee-Dee Stout MA, dee-dee stout consulting Read More Paolo del Vecchio MSW Read More Michael L Williams Jr. NCPRSS, CADC, Cumberland County Dept. of Human Services (RC/CPRC) Read More Dana Woods CPRS, Center for Family Sevices (OORP) Read More HIDDEN SPACER Agenda Join us as we kick off the 2025 NJPN Peer Recovery Support Summit: Advancing Recovery, Peer-Led, People Centered. Building on the strong foundation of previous summits—where peers, advocates, and allies came together to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and uplift the peer recovery community—this year’s Summit aims to carry that spirit forward with renewed energy and connection. This opening session will set the tone for a dynamic and inclusive gathering focused on advancing peer-led recovery support and centering the voices of those with lived experience. Attendees will explore emerging trends, and prepare to engage collectively in workshops, discussions, and networking designed to uplift and strengthen the NJ peer workforce. Come ready to connect, learn, and be inspired as we embark together on a journey toward a more equitable and people-centered recovery movement. Joseph Green Founder, LMS Voice 9:00am - 9:30am SLC Navesink Room Welcome Opening Remarks Expand 9:00am – 10:30am Openings 8:00am – 9:00am Registration/Check In 10:30am – 11:00am Networking & Exhibitors This peer-led session centers the lived experience and voice of Chris, a Peer Support Specialist with Rutgers’ Telephone Recovery Support (TRS) program. Through personal storytelling and reflective dialogue, Chris explores how to offer meaningful support rooted in shared experience—while maintaining boundaries that protect one’s own recovery journey. Drawing from her own transformation as a peer moving from a 12-step abstinence-only framework to embracing harm reduction and diverse recovery pathways, Chris candidly shares the internal shifts that allowed her to become a more compassionate, person-centered peer. With a strong emphasis on peer values—like autonomy, dignity, and mutual respect—this session offers practical strategies grounded in real-world peer work, including: Creating emotional safety using trauma-informed communication Navigating the emotional drivers behind substance use with empathy Meeting people where they are—without judgment or agenda Applying motivational interviewing to support reflection over advice-giving Lifting up strengths rather than offering solutions Leveraging supervision and self-reflection to stay grounded and prevent burnout Participants will walk away with concrete tools and language to support others while preserving their own identity and wellness. This session is a powerful reminder that peer support is not about leading someone else’s journey, but about walking beside them in solidarity, presence, and hope. Chris Malalis BA, CPRS, CRSP, CTSS, Rutgers UBHC (TRS) 11:00am - 12:00pm MAC208 Workshop Theirs Is Theirs, Mine Is Mine: Trusting the Process in Peer Work Expand This peer-led session is designed for Peer Recovery Specialists who support individuals navigating both substance use and mental health challenges. While co-occurring needs are common, many peers report feeling unprepared or unsure when mental health becomes part of the conversation. This workshop creates space for peers to deepen their understanding—without stepping outside the scope of peer support. Grounded in the core peer values of choice, autonomy, hope, and non-judgment, the session highlights how mental health recovery principles naturally align with the values Peer Recovery Specialists already embody. Rather than clinical training, this workshop offers plain-language insights and peer-centered responses to support individuals experiencing: Anxiety and depression Trauma-related responses Psychosis and altered states Emotional distress and overwhelm Led by experienced peers, the workshop centers real-world peer strategies to reduce stigma, respond with compassion, and build authentic connection—especially in settings like harm reduction, reentry, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and substance use disorder (SUD) programs, where mental health is often present but not always addressed. Participants will leave with renewed confidence, skills, and language to support individuals with co-occurring needs—while staying grounded in their role and recovery. This session elevates the power of peer voice in navigating complexity with empathy, presence, and respect. Chrissy Schayer CPRP, Mental Health Association of New Jersey & Consumer Connections 11:00am - 12:00pm MAC 210 Workshop Mental Health for Peer Recovery Specialists: Bridging the Co-occurring Divide Expand This peer-led session introduces the Minor Adjustments Principles of Core Competencies, a value-driven model designed by and for Peer Recovery Specialists to deepen their practice through lived experience, personal growth, and authentic connection. Rooted in SAMHSA’s core peer values—voluntary, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, and relationship-based—this framework supports peer workers in showing up with purpose and integrity. Rooted in the belief that r ecovery is not one-size-fits-all, this approach affirms multiple pathways including 12-step, harm reduction, MAT, faith-based recovery, and beyond. Through lived experience and transparent storytelling, peers can continue to learn to meet others where they are, honor individual journeys, and lead with hope, not hierarchy. This session will explore how small, intentional shifts— “minor adjustments” —can lead to sustainable growth in four key areas: spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational. Peer specialists will walk away with tools for: Modeling recovery through authenticity and transparency Supporting purpose-driven goals with humility and empathy Deepening self-awareness while honoring the recovery process of others Balancing self-development with effective peer support Participants will leave reconnected to the heart of peer work and equipped to create recovery spaces where healing is personal, powerful, and honoring lived experience. Michael L Williams Jr. NCPRSS, CADC, Cumberland County Dept. of Human Services (RC/CPRC) 11:00am - 12:00pm MAC 204 Workshop Minor Adjustments: Principles of Core Competencies Expand This peer-led session highlights the unique synergy between recovery and harm reduction efforts in New Jersey’s evolving peer ecosystem. Focusing on Hunterdon County’s Community Peer Recovery Center (CPRC) and Harm Reduction Center (HRC)—operated by Prevention Resources, Inc.—the presentation centers the lived and living experience of peers navigating both recovery and substance use support. Although recovery and harm reduction services have often operated in separate spheres—and at times in tension—the collaborative efforts of these two programs demonstrate a powerful model of integration with promising implications for communities across New Jersey. We will examine the intersection of recovery support and harm reduction through the lens of these innovative, peer-driven programs. Presenters will share program overviews, strategies for meeting grant requirements, and candid reflections on both successes and challenges. They will also highlight the evolution of cross-sector partnerships and community collaboration, offering a broader vision of how recovery and harm reduction efforts can work hand-in-hand to better serve individuals and communities statewide. Participants will gain insight into: Collaborative outreach strategies, including rural mobile models Building trust through consistent community presence Navigating philosophical differences without compromising peer identity Developing meaningful partnerships that expand support networks This session embodies peer voice by showing how authentic relationships and shared experience can unite diverse peer-led programs for stronger, more inclusive community care. Attendees will leave inspired by the importance of collaboration to transform recovery and harm reduction landscapes across New Jersey. Renata Denlinger Manger HRC , Prevention Resources (CPRC & HRC) Amy Hicks CPRS, B.S., Prevention Resources (CPRC & HRC) 11:00am - 12:00pm SLC 106 (Twin Lights 1) Workshop Safer Together, Stronger Together: The Intersection of Harm Reduction and Recovery Support Expand This peer-led session explores how Peer Recovery Specialists are transforming crisis response into long-term recovery pathways through real-time engagement, data-informed practices, and culturally responsive care. Grounded in lived experience, the workshop centers on the success of a county-wide, hospital-based peer program that positions peers as the bridge between immediate intervention and sustained support. Presenters will share how peers are leading efforts in: 24/7 engagement through dispatch and emergency department response Using data to inform outreach, equity, and program improvement Reaching underrepresented and high-risk populations with intention Implementing trauma-informed supervision and workforce development Designed for Peer Recovery Specialists and program leaders, this session offers real-world strategies, core peer competencies, and actionable tools for elevating peer roles in systems of care. Attendees will walk away with a renewed vision of how peer voice can drive innovation, connection, and healing across the recovery continuum. Alaynna Perrine CPRS, Center for Family Sevices (OORP) Sekiya Martin MA , Center for Family Sevices (OORP) Dana Woods CPRS, Center for Family Sevices (OORP) 11:00am - 12:00pm MAC 206 Workshop From Crisis to Continuum: Elevating Peer-Led SUD Programs Through Innovation, Data, and Lived Experience Expand This peer-led session explores a powerful but often overlooked reality in recovery: grief in its many forms. Beyond the grief of death, many in recovery experience deep loss—of identity, relationships, time, or even the substance that once offered escape. When unacknowledged, this hidden grief can become a silent driver of presenting challenges. Through immersive, experiential learning, peer support professionals will deepen their grief literacy—a critical but under-discussed skill in peer practice. The session features a transformative 10-minute group exercise, followed by peer-centered discussion and tool-building to support real-world application. Participants will leave with: A deeper understanding of grief as a root cause of behaviors Validating language that honors pain without needing to fix it A pocket-sized guide to integrate these tools into daily peer work Rooted in lived experience and peer wisdom, this workshop empowers Peer Recovery Specialists to meet others in their full humanity—with presence, empathy, and respect. It’s not about solving grief—it’s about witnessing it, together. Kelly Roman CPRS 11:00am - 12:00pm Wellness Center Room Workshop Building Compassionate Communities: How Grief Literacy Strengthens Peer Recovery Expand This workshop session is designed especially for peer recovery specialists interested in beginning to work with individuals involved in the sex trade. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the basics—including the distinctions between sex work and sex trafficking—and explore compassion-centered approaches that foster respectful and supportive relationships. If you’re looking to build a strong foundation for effectively supporting sex working clients, this 101-level session offers practical insights and a thoughtful introduction to this important work. Come join us and expand your knowledge with empathy and care. Justice Rivera Reframe Health and Justice 11:00am - 12:00pm SLC 103 (Monmouth Battleground Room) Workshop Working with People in the Sex Trade: 101 Foundational Approaches Expand 11:00am – 12:00pm Morning Workshops Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking session that explores the full spectrum of harm reduction beyond its most visible tools like Narcan and syringe access. This workshop will dive into the importance of integrating all three core areas of harm reduction—direct services, policy, and community support—to create more comprehensive and sustainable systems of care. Through guided discussion, we’ll examine how policy intersects with practice and how family engagement plays a vital role in harm reduction efforts. Whether you're new to harm reduction or looking to deepen your understanding, this session invites you to broaden your lens and engage in solutions that meet people where they are. Chad Sabora BA, MS, JD Dee-Dee Stout MA, dee-dee stout consulting Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm SLC 106 (Twin Lights 1) Workshop Harm Reduction 3.0: More than Narcan & Needles Expand Join us for a powerful and interactive session on Narrative Disruption—the practice of using lived experience to drive personal, organizational, and societal transformation. Together, we’ll explore how storytelling can be a catalyst for leadership development, team building, advocacy, and communicating core values. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of value-centered storytelling and the evidence-based Schwartz Values Model using the engaging R1 Learning Discovery Cards. Whether you’re a peer, ally, or advocate, this session invites you to harness your voice, shift narratives, and lead with authenticity. Joseph Green Founder, LMS Voice Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm MAC 210 Workshop Narrative Disruption—Storytelling for Change Expand Join us for this in-depth, 201-level session designed for those who are already supporting individuals in the sex trade or have a foundational understanding of the work. Building on the foundation through the 101-morning session, this workshop will explore best practices for offering recovery support to sex workers through a harm reduction lens. Together, we’ll examine the unique challenges sex workers may face in recovery, discuss effective strategies for peer support, and share resources that center dignity, agency, and care. Whether you're deepening your practice or seeking new tools, this session offers a space to strengthen your approach and stand in solidarity with the communities you serve. Justice Rivera Reframe Health and Justice Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm SLC 103 Monmouth Battleground Room) Workshop Working with People in the Sex Trade: 201 Best Practices Expand Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop focused on how peer recovery programs can better serve and empower historically excluded communities, with a special emphasis on Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income individuals. Drawing on real-world examples from OnPoint NYC’s impactful work, we’ll explore strategies to build inclusive peer-led programs, create meaningful leadership opportunities for marginalized peers, and shift organizational culture toward equity and harm reduction. This session invites you to participate in open discussions, hear powerful peer perspectives, and learn from case examples grounded in equity-focused peer support skills. Together, we will highlight the critical role peers play as leaders and changemakers, while honoring diversity and promoting recovery-oriented, inclusive practices. Whether you’re a peer specialist, ally, or advocate, join us to deepen your understanding and commitment to building equitable, supportive recovery spaces for all. Sam Rivera Executive Director, OnPoint NYC Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm MAC 206 Workshop Centering Equity in Peer Recovery Work Expand Join us for an insightful session introducing the Recovery Capital Framework (RCF) —a holistic way to understand the resources that sustain long-term recovery. We’ll also provide foundational knowledge of Critical Race Theory (CRT) as a lens to examine how systemic racism influences recovery outcomes. Together, we will explore how integrating these two powerful frameworks can deepen our understanding of the lived experiences of People of Color Who Use Drugs (PoCWUD). Whether you’re new to these concepts or seeking to expand your perspective, this session invites you to engage with tools that cultivates more equitable and informed recovery support. Dr. Felecia Pullen PhD, Dr. P. LLC Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm MAC 208 Workshop What they Said: A Qualitative Research Study with People of Color Who Use Drugs Expand Join us for an empowering session led by Sarah Founder of Savage Sisters, a pioneering organization dedicated to innovative approaches in community support and outreach. This workshop focuses on the critical transition from traditional building-based services to mobile spaces that meet people where they are. Participants will learn how to identify the unique needs of communities in mobile environments and develop effective strategies for delivering compassionate, accessible, and flexible support beyond the walls of a fixed location. Drawing on Savage Sisters LLC’s expertise in trauma-informed approach and grassroots engagement, this session will explore practical tools and insights for adapting services to mobile platforms, addressing barriers, and creating meaningful connections. Whether you’re currently operating in a fixed site or beginning to explore mobile outreach, join us to discover how to expand your impact by embracing mobility and meeting people in their communities with dignity and respect. Sarah Laurel Executive Director & Founder, Savage Sisters Inc Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm MAC 204 Workshop Mobile Harm Reduction: Strategies and Approach Expand Join us for a powerful session with Dr. Chekesha Lakenya Ellis, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and advocate who uniquely bridges substance use recovery and disability. Having lost her hearing due to opioid toxicity and regained it through cochlear implants, Dr. Ellis offers an authentic perspective on the challenges faced by Deaf, hard of hearing, and disabled individuals in recovery—especially within Black and Brown communities often marginalized by traditional models. Through storytelling and advocacy, Dr. Ellis invites participants to critically examine systemic barriers like ableism and stigma that hinder access to equitable peer recovery support. She will share practical strategies for embedding accessibility, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care into peer programs. Attendees will gain: Insight into the intersection of disability and recovery among marginalized groups Tools to foster inclusivity and leadership for peers with disabilities Frameworks for culturally competent, accessible peer services A renewed commitment to centering diverse voices as vital to healing and empowerment This interactive session challenges peer specialists, program leaders, and policymakers to co-create recovery spaces where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered. It’s a call to honor lived experience as a source of leadership and change—ensuring recovery truly includes all. Dr. Chekesha Ellis CPRS & Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership and Business Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm Wellness Center Workshop The Deafening Truth: Recovery, Disability, and the Call for Inclusive Peer Services Expand 1:30pm – 2:30pm Afternoon Workshops 2:30pm – 3:00pm Networking & Exhibitors Join us for a powerful and inspiring closing keynote session that brings together two influential voices in the mental health and substance use recovery peer movement: Former Director of SAMHSA’s Office of Recovery, Paolo del Vecchio and Special Assistant, Kristen Harper will explore the rich history, dynamic present, and bold future of peer support, with a special focus on unifying our collective efforts across mental health and substance use fields regardless of service setting. In this unique keynote format, Kristen will engage Paolo—longtime advocate, national leader, and pioneer in the recovery movement—in a candid conversation that draws on their shared commitment to advancing peer-led services and systems transformation. Together, they will reflect on the evolution of the peer movement, highlighting pivotal moments, policy milestones, and grassroots efforts that have shaped the landscape we navigate today. This session will not be a one-way presentation. It will be an invitation to interact with Paolo and Kristen and the audience. Participants will gain deeper insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the peer workforce, especially at the intersection of mental health and substance use. The discussion will address the historical silos that have often divided our efforts and examine how a unified, person-centered approach can strengthen outcomes and promote greater inclusion, equity, and impact across the system of care. As the conversation unfolds, Paolo and Kristen will offer practical recommendations for peer specialists, organizational leaders, and system advocates looking to build a more integrated and empowered workforce, while also reviewing the current Administration's policies that could impact the future of peer support. They will discuss how peer roles can be elevated, how values like mutuality and lived experience can remain central in evolving systems, and how to ensure that peer support continues to drive meaningful changes in people’s lives. Key themes will include: The origins and trajectory of the peer support movement Strategies to bridge the divide between mental health and substance use peer work Policy and system-level changes needed to advance workforce integration The importance of leadership, advocacy, and cultural humility in peer practice A call to action for unifying around a person-centered, trauma-informed approach Whether you are a seasoned peer professional, a new advocate, or a system leader committed to recovery values, this closing keynote will leave you with renewed energy. Kristen Harper M.Ed. Paolo del Vecchio MSW Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 3:00pm - 4:00pm SLC Navesink Closing Keynote Strengthening the Future of Peer Support: A Conversation on the Evolution and Unity of the Peer Workforce Community Expand 3:00pm – 4:00pm Closing Keynote 12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet the author of Coming to Harm Reduction Kicking and Screaming: Stories of Radically Loving People Who Use Drugs . Attendees will have the chance to receive a signed copy and connect personally with the author and content contributor, diving deeper into the compassionate, radical love that drives harm reduction work. We invite you to be part of a meaningful conversation about the realities and humanity of people who use drugs. Author: Dee-Dee Stout MA Story Contributor: Chad Sabora Chad Sabora BA, MS, JD Dee-Dee Stout MA, dee-dee stout consulting Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 12:30pm - 1:00pm SLC 107 (Twin Lights 2) Book Signing Coming to Harm Reduction Kicking and Screaming: Stories of Radically Loving People Who Use Drugs Expand 12:30pm – 1:00pm Book Signing HIDDEN SPACER HIDDEN SPACER Location We are thrilled to host the 9th Annual Peer Summit in person at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ. Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Rd Lincroft, NJ 07738 Directions HIDDEN SPACER FAQs Is there parking available? There will be free valet parking onsite beginning at 8:00 am. There will also be a trolley running during all hours to take you to and from the event’s designated free parking areas. How can I get to the venue using public transportation? The Asbury Park Station is accessible utilizing the North Jersey Coast Rail Line. This station is accessible by these other services: NJT Bus PABT: 137 at Brick Township P/R and Dorado P/R; Academy Bus NJT Bus PHILA: 317 NJT Bus: 830, 832, 836, 837 Do I need to download or install any information to be able to attend this event? We will be utilizing the event management app Whova to enhance the experience and provide certificates of completion. You can download the Whova app for free through this link: If you registered for the event, you already have an account created with the email you registered with. What if I don’t have a smartphone? We will be providing paper sign in sheets to track attendance and distribute CEUs to anyone unable to access the Whova app. Please be sure to find a NJPN staff member to help you check into each workshop manually. Will renewal credits or professional development hours be given? Yes, renewal credits/continuing education contact hours will be awarded for all certifications issued by The Certification Board including: CPS (Certified Prevention Specialist) recertification credits CADC/LCADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) renewal credits MFT, MFT-Associate (Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist Permit) LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) renewal credits LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor) renewal credits LRC (Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor) renewal credits CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) renewal credits NCPRSS (National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist) renewal credits CDA (Chemical Dependency Associate) recertification credits CJC (Criminal Justice Counselor) recertification credits Other credentials are not pre-approved and need to be submitted by attendees to their respective board. How can I earn credit from workshops? CEUs are earned by checking into the session via the Whova app, attending the workshop in full, and completing the evaluation survey at the end of each session through the Whova app. How are certificates distributed? Certificates of completion will be sent in a direct message within the Whova app, as well as to your email that you registered to the event with. Couldn’t find what you’re looking for? If you still have a question that was not answered above, please email us at peertrainings@njpn.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible. HIDDEN SPACER Exhibitors Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Cape Assist Wellness Center Capital Recovery Center Logo Care Plus NJ Prevention is Key CARES Center For Family Services The Center for Great Expectations Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources cspnj Community in Crisis Creative Change Counseling DHMAS Logo JSAS Healthcare K.E.Y.S Academy Recovery High School Mental Health Association of New Jersey NJ Coalition for Addiction Recovery Support (NJCARS) Oaks Integrated Care Prevention Links Sussex County Recovery Community Center Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center Rutgers University Behavioral Health Center RWJ Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery Tobacco Free NJ 1/1 HIDDEN SPACER Supported By Funding for this program is made possible by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response Grants Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) No. 93.788. Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. H79TI083317 from SAMHSA, NJ DHS, and DMHAS. Thanks for Attending! Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered September 12, 2025 • Brookdale Community College Download the Event App Join the Waitlist Register Today About Why Attend? Location Register Today

Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Anna Treviño Assistant Director Texas Tech University Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities Anna L. Treviño is the Assistant Director of Texas Tech's Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities (CCRC) since April 2015. She is also an alumni of the program. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University in Dec. 2014. She is a woman in long-term recovery and has been a strong pillar in the Lubbock recovery community for over fifteen years. Anna also has a private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor specializing in addiction/recovery, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. PANEL DISCUSSION Collegiate Recovery Programs and Recovery High School Panel Discussion People in recovery from addiction face many challenges as they re-construct their lives and create a life-long recovery focus. This is not always supported by society and is less supported in the realm of the education experience. There is much focus on maintaining and mitigating the damages of the high school and college experience, which leaves little focus on creating a place within the education system for this people in recovery. While other groups of classically marginalized populations have begun to find a foothold and support within educational settings (e.g., LGBTQ, gender equality, ethnic identities), those in recovery have largely been left out in due to the fact that their needs run counter to the dominant narrative of the high school and college world. Join us for a Panel Discussion with leaders in the High School and Collegiate Recovery Movement and within New Jersey and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about these valuable resources, the impact on communities and interact with the panelists. View all Peer Summit Series Events

About Why Attend? Location Register Today Sekiya Martin MA , Center for Family Sevices (OORP) Sekiya Martin brings nearly two decades of experience working at the intersection of criminal justice, substance use recovery, and community support. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Maryland and a master's degree in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which together laid the academic foundation for her lifelong commitment to serving vulnerable populations. Since 2006, Sekiya has dedicated her career to working with at-risk youth and individuals navigating the criminal justice system. Her early work centered on supporting high-risk offenders struggling with substance use disorders, providing both accountability and guidance during some of their most critical life transitions. As the opioid epidemic surged, she worked on the front lines in methadone clinics across Philadelphia, offering care and support during a time of great community need. Sekiya went on to serve as a probation officer for 10 years, a role in which she balanced accountability with compassion, working tirelessly to ensure that justice-involved individuals had the tools and resources to change the trajectory of their lives. Her ability to connect with people, while holding them to a standard of personal growth, became a hallmark of her approach. Today, Sekiya serves as the Director of Corrections and Overdose Recovery Programs at the Center for Family Services. In this leadership role, she oversees, guides, and advocates for peer recovery programs in hospitals, communities, and correctional facilities. Her leadership style is rooted in love, dedication, and unwavering support, ensuring that peers on the front lines feel empowered, valued, and equipped to serve others. Sekiya's journey reflects a career committed not only to public safety but also to healing, second chances, and building systems of support that honor the humanity of every individual. Back to All Speakers This peer-led session explores how Peer Recovery Specialists are transforming crisis response into long-term recovery pathways through real-time engagement, data-informed practices, and culturally responsive care. Grounded in lived experience, the workshop centers on the success of a county-wide, hospital-based peer program that positions peers as the bridge between immediate intervention and sustained support. Presenters will share how peers are leading efforts in: 24/7 engagement through dispatch and emergency department response Using data to inform outreach, equity, and program improvement Reaching underrepresented and high-risk populations with intention Implementing trauma-informed supervision and workforce development Designed for Peer Recovery Specialists and program leaders, this session offers real-world strategies, core peer competencies, and actionable tools for elevating peer roles in systems of care. Attendees will walk away with a renewed vision of how peer voice can drive innovation, connection, and healing across the recovery continuum. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 11:00am - 12:00pm MAC 206 Workshop From Crisis to Continuum: Elevating Peer-Led SUD Programs Through Innovation, Data, and Lived Experience Presenting Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered September 12, 2025 • Brookdale Community College Learn More

Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Laura Cooley Health Educator Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center Laura Cooley is a health educator with the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Northwest ATTC), a regional health workforce training center based at the University of Washington in Seattle. She has been working on education about opioids for over a decade. Currently, her work involves technical assistance to peer organizations in Washington State aimed at boosting peers’ counseling skills; support for Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) in implementation; and ongoing efforts to better address opioid use challenges. For the Northwest ATTC, she works primarily in Alaska and Washington State. Recently, she developed an online course designed for peer counselors, outreach workers and others entitled Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care. (Available on the HealtheKnowledge.com platform). The course offers tips for peers on how best to work with people who face opioid use challenges. A companion “Dig Deeper Toolkit is available as part of this course. (http://adai.uw.edu/nwattc/peerguide/digdeepertoolkit.pdf) Laura is originally from Maryland, went to college in New York, and practices yoga when she’s not walking or swimming in the lakes and mountains of the great Pacific Northwest. She enjoys coffee and culinary adventures. She previously co-led a regional training program for physicians and other healthcare providers (COPE for Chronic Pain) designed to address opioid prescribing. Laura has an MA from the University of Essex, U.K., and a BA from Vassar College. She previously worked on HIV/AIDS, vaccines, and other public health programs at the international non-profit PATH, the World Bank, and other organizations. WORKSHOP Supporting Recovery for People with Opioid Use Challenges This workshop aims to build peer counselors’ confidence when interacting with people who have challenges with opioid use. The workshop will emphasize how a person-centered approach in linking people to resources and healthcare services can assist people with opioid use challenges to stay on the path to recovery. Practical tips will help support responses that are person-centered and appropriate for people on the continuum of care and recovery. A short overview of medications to assist with recovery, and additional support for people facing opioid use challenges will used in real case scenarios. View all Peer Summit Series Events

Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Dr. Petros Levounis Professor, Chair, and Chief of Service Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and University Hospital Petros Levounis, MD, MA, serves as professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and chief of service at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Levounis came to Rutgers from Columbia University where he served as director of the Addiction Institute of New York from 2002 to 2013. Dr. Levounis has written numerous articles, monographs, and book chapters; has lectured extensively on addiction topics throughout the United States and abroad; and has been interviewed by CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, FOX, The Martha Stewart Radio Show, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, among others. Dr. Levounis has served on the boards of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American Board of Addiction Medicine, and from 2005 to 2009 chaired the national Committee on Addiction Treatment of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Dr. Levounis is a Betty Ford Scholar, a recipient of the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists’ Distinguished Service Award and the ASAM Educator of the Year Award, a distinguished fellow of the APA and ASAM, and an honorary member of the World Psychiatric Association. Dr. Levounis has written numerous articles, monographs, and book chapters; has lectured extensively on addiction topics throughout the United States and abroad; and has been interviewed by CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, FOX, The Martha Stewart Radio Show, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, among others. KEYNOTE The New Neurobiology of Addiction and Implications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder From a neurobiological perspective, addiction can be seen as the hijacking of the pleasure-reward pathways of the brain and a weakening of its executive function. In 2020, the fundamental model has been expanded to include newer concepts such as motivational circuitry and anti-reward pathways. These 21st century discoveries inform clinical innovations that are now changing the landscape of the pharmacological and psychosocial treatments of opioid use disorder. View all Peer Summit Series Events

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Rachel Taylor LMTI Supervisor The Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute (LMTI) Rachel is a proud product of the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute (Alumni ’09)! She holds a Bachelor’s in Music Therapy from Montclair State University and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public and Organizational Relations. They believe that prevention education is most effective when youth are engaged in creative and meaningful ways and aims to bring a little bit of fun to everything they facilitate. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP Youth Engagement & Development in a Time of Isolation When children and adolescents experience positive relationships and support, they are more likely to thrive. Many of those critical relationships and supports have been shaken and broken down in the past year as we’ve all grappled with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this workshop, we will review the basics of positive youth development/engagement, and will then discuss how we can adjust our methods and expectations to best serve young people as we slowly emerge together from this terribly difficult time. We’ll share practical ideas that we’ve found to be effective for virtual engagement, as well as guiding principles to support adolescent mental health and help them use this adverse experience to continue along on their path of growth, learning, and development. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | DOE | NASW-NJ [General Credit] Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

5a0c6b7d-257d-48d2-a1a3-4c484ba74c92 Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Dr. Robin DiAngelo, PhD Author and Affiliate Associate Professor of Education University of Washington Dr. DiAngelo is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington. In addition, she holds two Honorary Doctorates. She is a two-time winner of the Student’s Choice Award for Educator of the Year at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work. She has numerous publications and books. In 2011 she coined the term White Fragility in an academic article which has influenced the international dialogue on race. Her book, White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism was released in June of 2018 and debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List, where it has remained for over two years and has been translated into 10 languages. Her latest book, released in June of 2021, is titled: Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm . In addition to her academic work, Dr. DiAngelo has been a consultant and trainer for over 20 years on issues of racial and social justice. Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 3 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Skill Building Recognizing and Understanding Biases White people in the U.S. live in a racially insular social environment. This insulation builds our expectations for racial comfort while at the same time lowering our stamina for enduring racial stress. Dr. DiAngelo has coined the term for this lack of racial stamina “White Fragility.” White Fragility is a state in which even a minimal challenge to the white position becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves including: argumentation, invalidation, silence, withdrawal and claims of being attacked and misunderstood. These moves function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and maintain white control. Those who see themselves as “the choir” can be particularly challenging, for we tend to focus on “evidence of our advancement” rather than reach for humility and continually grapple with how to engage in intentional action. This moderated Q & A with Dr. DiAngelo will provide an overview of the socialization that inculcates white fragility and provide the perspectives and skills needed for white people to build their racial stamina and develop more equitable and just racial norms and practices. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today