This edition of Peer Support IRL comes after an interview with our friend, Anginet Page. After completing training with CMWN, Anginet has been able to put her training in practice and even start her own peer support organizations! First off, can you tell
Peer Support IRL (in real life) – With Cary Carner
For this addition of Peer Support IRL, we were able to sit down with our own Cary Carner to hear about his experiences after over a decade of working in Peer Support. Can you tell us about your background in Peer Support?
Peer Support IRL (in real life) – With Richard Falls
For this addition of Peer Support IRL, we had the pleasure of talking with Richard Falls, Peer Recovery Coach/Instructor at The Phoenix Colorado. Rich went through CMWN Peer Support training and applies those learning in his work at the Phoenix! Can
Peer Support IRL (in real life) – With Carolyn Hall
In this addition of Peer Support IRL, we connected with Carolyn Hall, an avid supporter of Colorado Mental Wellness Network. Carolyn is one of the pioneers of Peer Support in Colorado as she has over 20 years of experience in
Peer Support IRL (in real life) – With Rochelle Brogan
This week, we got to catch up with a graduate of Colorado Mental Wellness Network’s Peer Support Specialist Training, Rochelle Brogan. In addition to her work in peer support, Rochelle has recently founded a new non-profit in Denver, the Colorado Safe
Looking Back on Alternatives
Earlier this month, Rachel (Peer Support Specialist) and Sarah (Peer Support Specialist Supervisor) attended the 2019 Alternatives Conference in Washington DC. Alternatives, which was founded in 1972, remains an entirely peer planned, organized and hosted conference. Before the conference started
Family in Recovery – Guest Post by Heather
After living in a household for most of my life with a family member who was suffering from severe Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), I understand the emotional roller coaster that accompanies the condition. It was only over the last couple
All About My Diagnosis: Panic Disorder – By Kristen Oldaker
What is a Panic Attack? A panic attack is an abrupt onset of intense fear and/or discomfort that can include at least four of the following symptoms: Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate, sweating, trembling or shaking, sensations of
Becoming a Peer Specialist – Guest Post by Carrie Baatz
Peer supporters have walked a road through trauma, addiction, mental health conditions or other disabilities. We have made it to another side. On the road, we gained experiential knowledge – understanding you can’t learn from a textbook. Our stories give
How to Deal With Stress and Trauma-Related Insomnia – Guest Post by Amy Highland with SleepHelp.org
Stress and trauma can make it difficult to sleep, leading to insomnia and other sleep struggles. Among adults whose sleep is affected by stress, more than half say stress makes them worry about falling asleep at night. Seven out of