Calendar of Trainings, Programs, and Events

Explore engaging new online trainings, programs and events that support recovery in Vermont.

Have any trainings you’d like us to bring to your organization? Email us!

September

11th – 12th

18th – 19th

25th – 26th


 9am – 4pm

The Vermont Recovery Coach Academy is a comprehensive and relatable training that equips participants with the skills and resources vital to help those in recovery.Participants of the Vermont Recovery Coach Academy (VRCA) work or volunteer in recovery resources that serve Vermonters. VRCA graduates use this training in many different professional arenas. Most work for our state’s nationally renowned 12 Recovery Centers located in every corner of the state. Some work or volunteer at treatment centers or hospitals, others use their training in recovery resources such as housing, corrections, employment, youth and family services, harm reduction, or other areas of human service that support recovery. Teachings include intensive dynamic modules in:

Motivational Interviewing

Resource Provision

The Science of Addiction and Harm Reduction

Ethics and Boundaries

Multiple Pathways to Recovery

Self-care and Wellness Plans

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Stigma Reduction

Trauma Informed Care

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

Open to anyone currently working in this field

Weds, Sep 13th
 9am – 12pm

Join Recovery Vermont for this 3-hour training that will provide those responsible for leading recovery meetings with the key skills needed to facilitate and host effective meetings. Learn practical skills on how to facilitate recovery groups, start your own, and run a successful group. We will talk about boundaries, setting the time and space expectations, as well as tools on how to keep the group on track. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
• Plan and conduct effective meetings
• Describe the role of a facilitator
• Demonstrate key facilitation skills including focusing the discussion, summarizing and allowing for equal participation
• Structure discussions to achieve a specific end
• Describe methods for preventing and responding to challenging situations

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

Open to Recovery Coaches

Weds, Sep 13th
 12 – 1pm

Join Will Roberts and Lisa Lord from Recovery Vermont for an open Motivational Interviewing practice session. We will have brief instruction to brush up on skills, and then spend the majority of the time in pairs practicing.

JOIN HERE

Online Training

1 CEU

Open to Recovery Coaches

Thur, Sep 28th
 1 – 3pm

Conversational Introduction to YOUTH THRIVE

Join us for this two hour workshop hosted by Matt Wolf, Senior Associate for Youth Empowerment at Vermont Afterschool Network.

Youth Thrive is both a research-informed framework on youth well-being and an action-oriented initiative to better support the healthy development of our youth individually and systemically. Using a coaching-style engagement model, Youth Thrive focuses on resilience development and promoting positive outcomes for youth. This workshop will take a conversational approach to exploring the Youth Thrive Protective & Promotive Factors. It will draw on the experiences of the participants, engaging them in understanding how they can implement these principles in their interactions with youth, youth providers, and youth programming.

REGISTER HERE

 

Online Training

2 CEU

Open to ALL

October 2023

October

3rd & 5th

10th & 12th

 9 – 11am

MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING with Steven Andrews

The Motivational Interviewing: Advancing the Practice Specialty Training offers experienced Recovery Coaches the opportunity to gain an in-depth and advanced MI training by an expert whose work intersects with the field of addiction and recovery. 

Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based skill that is the #1 tool that Recovery Coaches in VT use with their clients to support them on their journey of recovery. During a series of weekly training sessions, a cohort of coaches will work directly with training and content expert, and SUD and MH advocate, Stephen R. Andrew, LCSW, LADC, CCS, MINT, and CEO of the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). Stephen has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2003 and was awarded the highest honor of “Certified” trainer by MINT in 2019. Through engaging and interactive training sessions with Stephen, coaches will expand, increase and refine their motivational interviewing practice.

Prerequisite of one year working in the field as a Recovery Coach.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

8 CEU

Open to Recovery Coaches having practiced for at least on year

Wed, Oct 4th
 10 – 11:30am

Identities and Biases on the Road to Recovery

Join us for this 90 minute workshop hosted by Indra J. Acharya. 

In this workshop we will delve into various concepts, including biases (both, implicit and explicit), stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. Through engaging activities we will examine how these biases manifest in our professional lives and the harm they can cause. The primary objective of this workshop is to assist participants in recognizing biases in personal, interpersonal, and systemic interactions, while also offering strategies to address them effectively.  

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

1.5 CEU

Open to ALL

Fri, Oct 6th

1 – 3pm

Join us for this two hour workshop hosted by Jae Basiliere.

Dr. Jae Basiliere is an abolitionist educator and justice advocate. They received their Ph.D. in Gender Studies from Indiana University, and began their career as a professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

2 CEU

Open to ALL

Weds, Oct 11th
 12 – 1pm

Join Will Roberts and Lisa Lord from Recovery Vermont for an open Motivational Interviewing practice session. We will have brief instruction to brush up on skills, and then spend the majority of the time in pairs practicing.

JOIN HERE

Online Training

1 CEU

Open to Recovery Coaches

Fri, Oct 13th
 11am – 12:30pm

Unpacking White Supremacy Culture: Its Manifestations in Our Work

Join us for this 90 minute workshop hosted by Indra J. Acharya. 

In this workshop we will utilize the framework developed by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun to investigate the components of white supremacy culture and its collective impact. Through self-reflection and real-world examples, we will closely examine the adverse effects of white supremacy culture and explore strategies to recognize and avoid these harmful practices in our pursuits. Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this framework before attending the workshop: CLICK HERE

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

1.5 CEU

Open to ALL

Weds, Oct 18th
 9am – 4pm

RESILIENCE TRAINING with Aron Steward

Workplace Aggression / Toxicity / Violence 101

This is the second of 5 trainings offered by Dr. Aron Steward, Chief of Psychology of the UVM Health Network and founder of ReallyBeU Health & Wellness Consulting.

This series will address the intersections of mental health, substance use, resilience and burnout. All trainings will analyze these intersections from a diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

5 CEU

Open to ALL

Mon, Oct 23rd

10 – 11:30am

Join us for this 90 minute workshop hosted by Stefani Hartsfield.

This training examines the complex perspectives and experiences of Vermonters that fall into the “Older Adults” age group. We will examine cultural attitudes around wisdom, frailty, pride and independence and those norms may impact our own bias when interacting with people of a certain age.
Participants will also explore how common age-related health decline impacts learning and recovery as well as simple strategies to foster an inclusive coaching setting.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

1.5 CEU

Open to ALL

Tues, Oct 24th
 10am – 12pm

Join us for this two hour workshop hosted by Jae Basiliere.

Dr. Jae Basiliere is an abolitionist educator and justice advocate. They received their Ph.D. in Gender Studies from Indiana University, and began their career as a professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

2 CEU

Open to ALL

Weds, Oct 25th
 9am – 5pm

This training satisfies the IC&RC Certified Recovery Coach 6 CEU Ethics renewal requirement and covers the following domains:

• Recognize risk indicators that may affect the individual’s welfare and safety.

• Respond to personal risk indicators to assure welfare and safety.

• Communicate to support network personal issues that impact ability to perform job duties.

• Report suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.

• Evaluate the individual’s satisfaction with their progress toward recovery/wellness goals.

• Maintain documentation and collect data as required.

• Adhere to responsibilities and limits of the role.

• Apply fundamentals of cultural competency.

• Recognize and adhere to the rules of confidentiality.

• Recognize and maintain professional and personal boundaries.

• Recognize and address personal and institutional biases and behaviors.

• Maintain current, accurate knowledge of trends and issues related to wellness and recovery.

• Recognize various crisis and emergency situations.

• Use organizational/departmental chain of command to address or resolve issues.

• Practice non-judgmental behavior.

This training includes a 1-hour lunch break and breaks during both the morning and afternoon sessions. Attendance and participation is required at the entire training to obtain the 6 CEUs.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

6 CEU

Open to all Recovery Coaches

Oct 25th – 26th
 9am – 4pm

RCED – Recovery Coaches in the Emergency Department

The Recovery Coaches in the Emergency Department (RCED) program was established in 2018, with the goal of serving individuals presenting with substance use disorders in the Emergency Department. This program was created by establishing partnerships between the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont’s Recovery Centers, and their local hospitals. As of 2021, Recovery Coaches are now working in hospitals throughout the entire state of Vermont, providing resources and support to those in crisis when they need it most. Recovery Vermont is proud to provide these coaches their initial and ongoing training.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

11 CEU

Open to Recovery Coaches who currently work in a Recovery Center and have supervisor approval

Thursday, Oct 26th
 12 noon – 1 pm

Managing Suicide Risk – CARE virtual training

This training is sponsored by Blueprint for Health, VDH, Dartmouth Health and the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health

Join Tony Stevens (MS, LCMHC), Emergency Services Program Manager at Northwestern Counseling and Support Services as he holds a facilitated discussion  about:

  • Assessment of acute and chronic risk of suicide
  • Patient-centered safety planning
  • Working with 988

REGISTER HERE

 

Online Training

1 CEU

Open to ALL

Fri, Oct 27th
 9am – 10:30am

Unpacking White Supremacy Culture: Its Manifestations in Our Work

Join us for this 90 minute workshop hosted by Indra J. Acharya. 

In this workshop we will utilize the framework developed by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun to investigate the components of white supremacy culture and its collective impact. Through self-reflection and real-world examples, we will closely examine the adverse effects of white supremacy culture and explore strategies to recognize and avoid these harmful practices in our pursuits. Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this framework before attending the workshop: CLICK HERE

REGISTER HERE

 

Online Training

1.5 CEU

Open to ALL

Fri, Oct 27th
 1 – 3pm

Conversational Introduction to YOUTH THRIVE

Join us for this two hour workshop hosted by Matt Wolf, Senior Associate for Youth Empowerment at Vermont Afterschool Network.

Youth Thrive is both a research-informed framework on youth well-being and an action-oriented initiative to better support the healthy development of our youth individually and systemically. Using a coaching-style engagement model, Youth Thrive focuses on resilience development and promoting positive outcomes for youth. This workshop will take a conversational approach to exploring the Youth Thrive Protective & Promotive Factors. It will draw on the experiences of the participants, engaging them in understanding how they can implement these principles in their interactions with youth, youth providers, and youth programming.

REGISTER HERE

 

Online Training

2 CEU

Open to ALL

Tues, Oct 31st

and

Tues, Nov 7th


 8:30am – 12pm

This training satisfies the IC&RC Certified Recovery Coach 6 CEU Ethics renewal requirement and covers the following domains:

• Recognize risk indicators that may affect the individual’s welfare and safety.

• Respond to personal risk indicators to assure welfare and safety.

• Communicate to support network personal issues that impact ability to perform job duties.

• Report suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.

• Evaluate the individual’s satisfaction with their progress toward recovery/wellness goals.

• Maintain documentation and collect data as required.

• Adhere to responsibilities and limits of the role.

• Apply fundamentals of cultural competency.

• Recognize and adhere to the rules of confidentiality.

• Recognize and maintain professional and personal boundaries.

• Recognize and address personal and institutional biases and behaviors.

• Maintain current, accurate knowledge of trends and issues related to wellness and recovery.

• Recognize various crisis and emergency situations.

• Use organizational/departmental chain of command to address or resolve issues.

• Practice non-judgmental behavior.

This training covers the same content as the full-day Ethics training. It is delivered in two parts, over two days. Attendance and participation is required at both days to obtain the 6 CEUs.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

6 CEU

Open to all Recovery Coaches

November 2023

November

6th + 7th

13th + 14th

20th + 21st


 9am – 4pm

The Vermont Recovery Coach Academy is a comprehensive and relatable training that equips participants with the skills and resources vital to help those in recovery.Participants of the Vermont Recovery Coach Academy (VRCA) work or volunteer in recovery resources that serve Vermonters. VRCA graduates use this training in many different professional arenas. Most work for our state’s nationally renowned 12 Recovery Centers located in every corner of the state. Some work or volunteer at treatment centers or hospitals, others use their training in recovery resources such as housing, corrections, employment, youth and family services, harm reduction, or other areas of human service that support recovery. Teachings include intensive dynamic modules in:

Motivational Interviewing

Resource Provision

The Science of Addiction

Harm Reduction

Ethics and Boundaries

Multiple Pathways to Recovery

Self-care and Wellness Plans

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Stigma Reduction

Trauma Informed Care

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

Open to anyone currently working in this field

Mon, Nov 6th
 9am – 5pm

This training satisfies the IC&RC Certified Recovery Coach 6 CEU Ethics renewal requirement and covers the following domains:

• Recognize risk indicators that may affect the individual’s welfare and safety.

• Respond to personal risk indicators to assure welfare and safety.

• Communicate to support network personal issues that impact ability to perform job duties.

• Report suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.

• Evaluate the individual’s satisfaction with their progress toward recovery/wellness goals.

• Maintain documentation and collect data as required.

• Adhere to responsibilities and limits of the role.

• Apply fundamentals of cultural competency.

• Recognize and adhere to the rules of confidentiality.

• Recognize and maintain professional and personal boundaries.

• Recognize and address personal and institutional biases and behaviors.

• Maintain current, accurate knowledge of trends and issues related to wellness and recovery.

• Recognize various crisis and emergency situations.

• Use organizational/departmental chain of command to address or resolve issues.

• Practice non-judgmental behavior.

This training includes a 1-hour lunch break and breaks during both the morning and afternoon sessions. Attendance and participation is required at the entire training to obtain the 6 CEUs.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

6 CEU

Open to all Recovery Coaches

Weds, Oct 8th
 12 – 1pm

Join Will Roberts and Lisa Lord from Recovery Vermont for an open Motivational Interviewing practice session. We will have brief instruction to brush up on skills, and then spend the majority of the time in pairs practicing.

JOIN HERE

Online Training

1 CEU

Open to Recovery Coaches

Weds, Nov 15th
 9am – 4pm

RESILIENCE TRAINING with Aron Steward

Vicarious Trauma

This is the third of 5 trainings offered by Dr. Aron Steward, Chief of Psychology of the UVM Health Network and founder of ReallyBeU Health & Wellness Consulting.

This series will address the intersections of mental health, substance use, resilience and burnout. All trainings will analyze these intersections from a diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

5 CEU

Open to ALL

Thurs, Nov 16th
 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Conversational Introduction to Antiracist Recovery Coaching

Join us for this two hour workshop hosted by Jae Basiliere.

Dr. Jae Basiliere is an abolitionist educator and justice advocate. They received their Ph.D. in Gender Studies from Indiana University, and began their career as a professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

2 CEU

Open to ALL

Fri, Nov 17th

10 – 11:30am

Join us for this 90 minute workshop hosted by Stefani Hartsfield.

This training examines the complex perspectives and experiences of Vermonters that fall into the “Older Adults” age group. We will examine cultural attitudes around wisdom, frailty, pride and independence and those norms may impact our own bias when interacting with people of a certain age.
Participants will also explore how common age-related health decline impacts learning and recovery as well as simple strategies to foster an inclusive coaching setting.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

1.5 CEU

Open to ALL

Mon, Nov 27th

10 – 11:30am

Join us for this 90 minute workshop hosted by Indra J. Acharya.

In this workshop, we will utilize the Empathetic Bridge framework to delve into key concepts, including shared values, reacting versus responding, and empowering agency. In essence, our goal is to equip participants with the skills to skillfully navigate challenging conversations by pinpointing shared values and fostering individual agency. By drawing on real-world examples and engaging in practice conversations, attendees will gain the competence to effectively handle difficult dialogues that may arise in their roles as Recovery Coaches.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

1.5 CEU

Open to ALL

Tues, Nov 28th

and

Tues, Dec 4th


 8:30am – 12pm

This training satisfies the IC&RC Certified Recovery Coach 6 CEU Ethics renewal requirement and covers the following domains:

• Recognize risk indicators that may affect the individual’s welfare and safety.

• Respond to personal risk indicators to assure welfare and safety.

• Communicate to support network personal issues that impact ability to perform job duties.

• Report suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.

• Evaluate the individual’s satisfaction with their progress toward recovery/wellness goals.

• Maintain documentation and collect data as required.

• Adhere to responsibilities and limits of the role.

• Apply fundamentals of cultural competency.

• Recognize and adhere to the rules of confidentiality.

• Recognize and maintain professional and personal boundaries.

• Recognize and address personal and institutional biases and behaviors.

• Maintain current, accurate knowledge of trends and issues related to wellness and recovery.

• Recognize various crisis and emergency situations.

• Use organizational/departmental chain of command to address or resolve issues.

• Practice non-judgmental behavior.

This training covers the same content as the full-day Ethics training. It is delivered in two parts, over two days. Attendance and participation is required at both days to obtain the 6 CEUs.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

6 CEU

Open to all Recovery Coaches

Thur, Nov 30th

9 – 10:30am

Join us for this 90 minute workshop hosted by Indra J. Acharya.

In this workshop, we will utilize the Empathetic Bridge framework to delve into key concepts, including shared values, reacting versus responding, and empowering agency. In essence, our goal is to equip participants with the skills to skillfully navigate challenging conversations by pinpointing shared values and fostering individual agency. By drawing on real-world examples and engaging in practice conversations, attendees will gain the competence to effectively handle difficult dialogues that may arise in their roles as Recovery Coaches.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

1.5 CEU

Open to ALL

December 2023

Mon, Dec 4th
 9am – 5pm

This training satisfies the IC&RC Certified Recovery Coach 6 CEU Ethics renewal requirement and covers the following domains:

• Recognize risk indicators that may affect the individual’s welfare and safety.

• Respond to personal risk indicators to assure welfare and safety.

• Communicate to support network personal issues that impact ability to perform job duties.

• Report suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.

• Evaluate the individual’s satisfaction with their progress toward recovery/wellness goals.

• Maintain documentation and collect data as required.

• Adhere to responsibilities and limits of the role.

• Apply fundamentals of cultural competency.

• Recognize and adhere to the rules of confidentiality.

• Recognize and maintain professional and personal boundaries.

• Recognize and address personal and institutional biases and behaviors.

• Maintain current, accurate knowledge of trends and issues related to wellness and recovery.

• Recognize various crisis and emergency situations.

• Use organizational/departmental chain of command to address or resolve issues.

• Practice non-judgmental behavior.

This training includes a 1-hour lunch break and breaks during both the morning and afternoon sessions. Attendance and participation is required at the entire training to obtain the 6 CEUs.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

6 CEU

Open to all Recovery Coaches

Mon, Dec 4th
 9:30am – 11:30am

Join us for this two hour workshop hosted by Jae Basiliere.

Dr. Jae Basiliere is an abolitionist educator and justice advocate. They received their Ph.D. in Gender Studies from Indiana University, and began their career as a professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

2 CEU

Open to ALL

January 2024

Wed, Jan 24th
 9am – 5pm

This training satisfies the IC&RC Certified Recovery Coach 6 CEU Ethics renewal requirement and covers the following domains:

• Recognize risk indicators that may affect the individual’s welfare and safety.

• Respond to personal risk indicators to assure welfare and safety.

• Communicate to support network personal issues that impact ability to perform job duties.

• Report suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.

• Evaluate the individual’s satisfaction with their progress toward recovery/wellness goals.

• Maintain documentation and collect data as required.

• Adhere to responsibilities and limits of the role.

• Apply fundamentals of cultural competency.

• Recognize and adhere to the rules of confidentiality.

• Recognize and maintain professional and personal boundaries.

• Recognize and address personal and institutional biases and behaviors.

• Maintain current, accurate knowledge of trends and issues related to wellness and recovery.

• Recognize various crisis and emergency situations.

• Use organizational/departmental chain of command to address or resolve issues.

• Practice non-judgmental behavior.

This training includes a 1-hour lunch break and breaks during both the morning and afternoon sessions. Attendance and participation is required at the entire training to obtain the 6 CEUs.

REGISTER HERE

Online Training

6 CEU

Open to all Recovery Coaches

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CONTACT US

Recovery Vermont
A program of VAMHAR
100 State Street, Suite 352
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 279-9069

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