The Compass Initiative grew out of the belief that we all lose our way sometimes. Taking the wrong course could in fact lead you to a greater purpose in life and most importantly
Contact UsThe Compass Initiative grew out of the belief that we all lose our way sometimes. Taking the wrong course could in fact lead you to a greater purpose in life and most importantly you have the power to change direction yourself. You are your compass. You are choosing your path, forging your freedom, empowering your cause, and living fully
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To inspire through innovative education the full potential of each person and their dreams
To create a learning atmosphere valuing lived experience, collaboration, self-awareness, and communication to nurture the human spirit
The Mental Health Peer Specialist training require prior completion of the CORE training. These specialized courses are designed for individuals who have personally faced mental health challenges and are eager to utilize their own experiences to support others in their paths to recovery.
A Mental Health Peer Specialist is a person who has lived experience of recovery with mental health challenges who is trained to support people with mental health challenges. They provide support by honoring the self-identification and self-determination of the people receiving peer services,
A Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS) is a person who supports and guides a peer specialists after they obtain their certification. A PSS will oversee peer specialists while they provide the necessary components of peer work, such as giving recovery-oriented peer services, skill-building,
Hi! I am Misty and I’ve spent my life-giving back to those in need, advocating and educating my community. I’ve held several jobs, including creating programs for Justice Involved Veterans, mentoring, and overseeing clinical programs as their Director. Currently, I am a Adjunct Professor at East Texas A&M University for their MSW program and is a published author. Throughout my career I have created and implemented several treatment protocols such as artHEALS groups, narrative/poetry therapy, music therapy, and many others to assist Veterans in healing from their traumatic experiences. I’ve worked for several years with the Veterans treatment courts in north Texas with grants awarded by the Texas Veterans Commission throughout the state. After serving nine years on active duty in the Marine Corps, I worked in several capacities including therapist for domestic violence/sexual assault victims, substance abuse prevention/education, suicide prevention/education (overseas), federal officer (federal prison) and a probation officer in Texas.
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This training provides an opportunity for peer specialists to deepen their understanding of ethical decision-making using scenarios, discussion, and guidance from experienced peer specialist trainers. This training satisfies the Ethics requirement for recertification of Texas peer specialists.
This training provides an opportunity for peer specialists to gain more information about the military community. Topics include military branches, structure, family life, deployments, as well as mental health challenges. This training can be offered to clinicians as well as peer support specialists. CEUs for clinicians will be approved by the appropriate board prior to the class date.
This training provides an overview about the definition, statistics and treatment for military sexual trauma. The training can be tailored for both peer specialists as well as clinicians.
This training provides an opportunity to learn more about the role of wellness on recovery and the importance of self-care. Working with diverse clients often in crisis can lead to secondary trauma and burnout about peers and clinicians. This training will help you identify strategies to maintain your wellness while pursuing the career you love.
Peer support workers are people who have been successful in the recovery process and who help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support workers help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process reducing the likelihood of relapse. Peer support services can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment of those seeking a successful, sustained recovery process
Peer support workers engage in a wide range of activities. These include:
Advocating for people in recovery
Sharing resources and building skills
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