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National Peer Network

Peer Training Schedule


Please check back often as new seminars are continuously added. This schedule will be updated as locations and dates for training are confirmed. Confirmation is contingent upon availability of trainers. If you or your support group are interested in hosting a Peer Training Seminar, please contact Susan Tipton (1-888-267-5669 Ext. 8132) for details.

 

DATE Saturday, May 17, 2008 
COORDINATING  GROUP Alaska Amputee Support Group   
REGION L      
LOCATION Anchorage, AK  
TRAINERS Laura Willingham       
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS  

DATE Monday, June 23, 2008
COORDINATING  GROUP Amputee Coalition of America
REGION E
LOCATION ACA Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA
TRAINERS TBA
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS  

ACA conducts Regional Peer Training Seminars

All amputee support group members interested in working with the ACA to provide information to new amputees are invited. Materials and refreshments are included. For more information, call the ACA office, 1-(888)-AMP-KNOW.

Topics covered include:

  • Effective communication, listening skills and sensitivity training
  • Better understanding the process of grief and loss
  • Techniques for interacting with both amputees and professionals
  • How your support group can effectively run a Peer Visitation Program
  • Materials and forms to aid peer counseling
  • Evaluating visit outcome
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Last updated: 05/08/2008

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