2008 Training Institute

The National Association of Peer Programs is pleased to announce the following training opportunities for adults from June 22-24, 2008 at the NAPP Training Institute held at the University of San Diego, CA, held in conjunction with the 21st Annual NAPP Conference. Please note: Schools or agencies sending teams of three or more participants will receive a 10% refund of their registration fees upon successful completion of the workshop.


ESTABLISH A PEER HELPING PROGRAM
Cindy Wynn, CPPE, NAPP Certified Trainer Consultant
Three Days - June 22-24, 2008
$390 on/before June 1, 2008; $440 after June 1, 2008.

This dynamic training is for all BEGINNERS in peer helping program development. Learn about program start-up, program implementation, and program maintenance. Learn how to apply NAPP Standards and Ethics. Peer helping programs can include one-on-one helping, mentoring, mediation, tutoring, and leadership. This training is designed to help the adult professional learn the basic steps in putting together any peer-led program. Bring your ideas and creativity. This is a process-based training, and every participant will be involved. It's most effective when your whole team attends.


PEER MEDIATION TRAINING
Dana Blackwell, CPPE, NAPP Certified Trainer Consultant
Two Days - June 22-23, 2008
$290 on/before June 1, 2008; $340 after June 1, 2008.

Most of us learn to deal with conflict through trial and error. This is an especially hard lesson for youth in a world where violence has permeated many aspects of their life including school. Peer mediation has proven to be a successful tool in combating conflict among youth. Through mediation youth can open the doors to communication, build healthy relationships, and turn conflict into successful workable solutions. This 2 day inter-active training will address not only the basis of conflict and the role of the mediation process but also the dynamics of building a successful youth peer mediation program that mirrors NAPP Standards and Ethics. Core components of the training will include: types of conflict and methods of resolution; elements of effective mediation programs from development through evaluation; essential training topics and strategies; the mediation process, and more. This training is for any adult working with youth who would benefit from the skills needed to resolve conflict peacefully.


BECOME A TRAINER OF PEER HELPERS
Linda Rosenblum, CPPE, NAPP Certified Trainer Consultant
Two Days - June 23-24, 2008
$290 on/before June 1, 2008; $340 after June 1, 2008.

Participants in this workshop acquire the tools and practice the skills to train peer helpers and build and sustain flexible, vibrant peer programs. Participants will be introduced to nine essential areas of training: helping roles, confidentiality and referrals, communication skills, decision-making, team-building, ethics, group management, group process, and organizational dynamics. Each participant will learn a variety of techniques that will make any training they lead more fun while enhancing the educational component. NAPP Programmatic Standards will provide the foundation for all of these skills and strategies. Bring your ideas and creativity to this interactive workshop.
Please note: This workshop is for participants who already have an established peer program.


PEER LEADERS AS PARTNERS IN CRISIS PREVENTION AND SUPPORT
Dr. Alex Kehayan, CPPE, NAPP Certified Trainer Consultant
One Day - June 22, 2008
$165 on/before June 1, 2008; $190 after June 1, 2008.

This workshop prepares participants to train peer helpers in crisis awareness, crisis management, and resilient functioning. Techniques in prevention, planning and emergency response procedures will be introduced. The workshop focuses on the role of peer helpers in crisis and disaster situations. Human responses to emergencies, recognition of high risk warning signals, the use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills in responding to others as well as self-care strategies will be included.


LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN USING ASSETS IN PEER TRAINING
Dr. Barbara Varenhorst, CPPE, NAPP Trainer Consultant, President Emeritus, NAPP Board-Past President
One Day - June 22, 2008
$165 on/before June 1, 2008; $190 after June 1, 2008.

This training will explore the skills that leaders need to incorporate in peer training. New learning activities will be taught experientially to demonstrate how assets, particularly in the categories of support, empowerment, social competencies, and positive values can enrich leadership skills. Participants also will share their ideas and methods of incorporating assets into their peer training. This training will be based on the new curriculum Asset Builder's Guide to Training Peer Helpers by Dr. Varenhorst.


ZERO TOLERANCE FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRIVING PEER TRAINING
Dr. Judith Tindall, CPPE, NAPP Trainer Consultant, President Emeritus, NAPP Board
One Day - June 23, 2008
$165 on/before June 1, 2008; $190 after June 1, 2008.

Research has shown that peer education is an effective way to influence choices young people make about drinking and driving. This education kit provides all the materials high school student leaders need to conduct an educational session for younger students about Zero Tolerance laws and underage drinking and driving. The materials are designed to encourage high school students to work closely with local law enforcement officers to prepare and present these educational sessions. This curriculum was piloted in Florida with a NOYS group from NAPP, formerly NPHA, SADD, School Resource Officers, and BACCHUS and GAMMA. It has also been replicated in Kansas City, Missouri public schools.


ADVANCED TRAINING IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Dana Blackwell, CPPE, NAPP Certified Trainer Consultant
One Day - June 24, 2008
$165 on/before June 1, 2008; $190 after June 1, 2008.

This training is for adults who have established mediation/conflict resolution programs or have completed peer mediation training. Participants will be introduced a variety of topics that will enhance both their knowledge of conflict resolution and their ability to develop successful peer programs. Topics to be covered include: anger management; a look at abusive relationships; the role of prevention in conflict resolution; dealing with difficult people; and advancing your program through marketing, sustainability, and evaluation strategies. This is an inter-active adventure, so dress comfy and bring your experience and knowledge to share.


TOBACCO PREVENTION
Ira Sachnoff, President of Peer Resource Training and NAPP Pioneer.
One Day - June 24, 2008
$165 on/before June 1, 2008; $190 after June 1, 2008.

Participants in this workshop will learn the latest information and techniques on how to set up and run a successful Tobacco Prevention and Intervention program. While most of the day will focus on how to train your Peers in fun and engaging activities to be excellent Tobacco Peer Educators, we will also look at what a comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Intervention Program really looks like. We will explore issues such as making your Tobacco Policies on campus come to life (from Paper to Reality), what's the difference between Tobacco Awareness and Cessation and why this is important, what educational techniques really work, what is the connection between Tobacco and Weed, what are some roles your Peers can play and how to get you faculty, administration and even security aides excited about this issue. So whether you have an established program, a new program or have just been funded to do a Tobacco Prevention Grant, if you're dealing with Tobacco then this workshop is for you..