Integrated

Healing Facilitator

The Integrated Healing Facilitator Institute

The IHF Institute will equip peer support workers with the knowledge, skills and techniques to support individuals with multiple obstacles such as substance use disorder, trauma, mental health conditions and reentry from incarceration. Although there are other excellent peer trainings available, most do not incorporate the integration of these four obstacles which many individuals are faced with. Our philosophy is to be accessible to all learning styles and provide visual, audio and experiential experiences throughout the training.

Thank you for providing me the opportunity to participate with you, and a faithful and thoughtful group of individuals, in this incredibly effective training. Your interactive method of delivery was ideal. Not only were we all able to get to know each other better, but we learned new skills to prepare ourselves to think differently about those who may be un-homed due to little or no fault of their own; about those who have experienced various levels of trauma in their lives and have the feeling of being alone or invisible to the rest of the world; about those who know the system and the resources, but may be victims of oppression due to their surroundings, racial injustice, disparities in their circumstances or their health status; or they may just need someone to listen to them or be with them quietly until they are ready to express themselves in whatever manner they desire. Thank you for bringing the realities of life to the front of our minds, and for teaching us God’s way of showing us that we are all human beings and all His children.

Marie M. Spivey

EdD, RN, MPA SEET, LLC, Principal

Training Course

Curriculum Outline

Day 1

Module 1: Introduction & Overview

Land Acknowledgements
Intros & Pronouns
Training Agreements
Training Focus

Module 2: Ethics & Values

Ethics & Values Exercise 1
Individual Ethics & Values
Holding the Shape
Ethics & Values Exercise 2

Module 3: Trauma, Part I

Trauma Intro & Video
Recap & Stats
Beyond ACE
Reframing Exercise
Debrief

Module 4: Trauma, Part II

What is Trauma?
Faith in Resilience
Supports

Module 5: STEPS

Building the Environment & Implementing the Model
STEPS Exercise
Report Back
Self-Reflection
Trainer Story 1 & Questions

Day 2

Module 1: Anti-Oppression

Review
Anti-Oppression
Beliefs
Biases

Module 2: IHF Responsibilities

Overview
Validate
Educate
Apologize

Module 3: Anti-Oppression Perspectives

Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Using Privilege for Good
Interrupting
Discussion
Debrief

Module 4: Connection

Intro to the TEFT Tool
Connection Components
Being Present
Validation
Agenda Game & Debrief
Learning Together
Expert on Self
Real Curiosity
Sharing of Self
Connection Exercise & Debrief

Module 5: The Future

Tend to the Future
FUTURE Exercise
Debrief (with Partner & Group)
Trainer Story 2

Day 3

Module 1: Language

Intro to Language
Unlearning
Exploring Assumptions
Why Loss of Power Matters
Why Start with Language
Assumptions & Debrief

Module 2: Instead

Instead Explanation
Instead Exercise
Final Thoughts

Module 3: Trauma, Part III

History & Recap
Substance Abuse Stats
How Trauma Shows Up
Systemic Oppression
Science
Harm Reduction
Partner Exercise

Module 4: Support

Best Practices
Group Exercise 1 & Debrief
Group Exercise 2 & Debrief
Trainer Story 3

Day 4

Module 1: Emotional Distress & Trauma

Review & Revisit
Psychiatry as a Tool of Oppression
Video
Brain Scans
Biological Roots & Genetics
Science Behind Treatments
Power Imbalance vs. Chemical Imbalance

Module 2: Harm Reduction, Part I

Adapted Harm Reduction Principles
Examples
Best Practices
Group Exercise 1 & Debrief
Group Exercise 2 & Debrief
Trainer Story 4

Module 3: Trauma, Part IV

Trauma & Incarceration
Movie

Module 4: Harm Reduction, Part II

Debrief Movie
Harm Reduction Review
Best Practices
Exercise
Trainer Story 4

Day 5

Module 1: Trauma, Part V

Review & History
Trauma & Homelessness
Systemic Oppression
Science
Harm Reduction
Best Practices

Module 2: Exercises

Group Exercise & Debrief
Group Exercise 2 & Debrief
Trainer Story 5

Module 3: Panel

Introductions & Stories
Q&A

Module 4: Small Group Work

Using the TEFT Tool
Support & Ethical Responsibilities

Module 5: Humility

Introduction
Exercise & Debrief

Presentation of Certificates & Testimonies

Course Fees

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated here.

Application Processing Fee (due upon acceptance): $40

IHF Course Registration Fee: $500

TOTAL: $540

NOTE: Only make a payment once you have submitted an application and have been accepted.

Please designate your payment as “IHF Registration.” Thank you!

Application Instructions

Please make sure you understand each item on the list. Only complete applications will be considered.

Please complete the entire application prior to submitting it to New Life II.
New Life II will not accept payment prior to your acceptance into the training program.
New Life II will only accept applications that are complete with full names (not nicknames or initials) and that are signed as required.

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