Course Code: REL-BHC-0-FPS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe what family peer support services are and how they are used to support behavioral healthcare.
Recall at least three specific benefits of family peer support for youth receiving behavioral health services and their caregivers.
Describe best practices that guide the delivery of effective family peer support services.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Role of a Family Peer Support Partner
Overview of Family Peer Support
Duties of a Family Peer Support Partner
Services Supporting Behavioral Healthcare
Understanding Family Peer Support
Review
Summary
Section 3: Best Practices for Effective Family Peer Support Services
Necessary Components for an Effective Program
Identifying/Finding FPS Partners
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.