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Spring Webinars are Here!

Consumer Connections is springing forward with a fresh lineup of Wednesday webinars and renewed weekly connection & support opportunities for the peer workforce!

Wednesday Webinar Series

The Wednesday webinar series is ready with exciting peer topics. All webinars are Wednesdays at 10:00 AM. Events are free, but registration is required. See below for full descriptions and links!


Register for webinars at the Consumer Connections Facebook page!

3/11/26 The WRAP Life Reloaded: Using Digital Tools to Strengthen Your WRAP Plan

Discover how to use the WRAP App as a dynamic, digital foundation for your Wellness Recovery Action Plan in this interactive webinar.


3/18/26 Demystifying Peer Credentials in NJ

Join us for a comprehensive webinar designed to clarify the often misunderstood topic of peer credentials in New Jersey.


3/25/26 Foundations of Peer Support & Perinatal Mental Health

This presentation explores the power of peer support in perinatal mental health, highlighting how connection and shared experience can support new and expecting parents navigating postpartum depression and related challenges. 


4/1/26 Understanding the New Jersey Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD)

This session provides a clear overview of Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) under New Jersey law, highlighting how they serve as powerful self-advocacy tools during mental health crises. 


4/8/26 Peer Info Session

Interested in attending Core Training and starting a career in peer support? This information session provides an overview of Consumer Connections Core Training, technology requirements, the CRSP credential, and the roles and career pathways available in peer work, along with a clear understanding of what it means to be a peer supporter.


4/15/26 What Do I Say Next? Real-Life Peer Conversations

This practical webinar gives peer supporters concrete language for navigating real-world moments of tension, hopelessness, anger, silence, and resistance. 


4/22/26 Navigating Your Next steps: Applying for the CRSP Credential

Streamline your CRSP application journey with guidance and scholarship insights. Ready to take the next step in your peer support career?


4/29/26 AI Literacy for Peer Specialists: Using Emerging Tools Without Losing the Human Connection

Explore how to ethically and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence tools into peer support work without compromising human connection or lived experience. 


5/13/26 Toxic Positivity and Peer Support Relationships

Examine the impact of “toxic positivity” on peer support relationships and learn how the “good vibes only” mindset can undermine authenticity, validation, and trust. 


5/20/26 Strengthening Environmental Wellness

Explore how your home and workplace environments impact wellness, productivity, and success as a peer professional. 


5/27/26 Building Resilience in Peer Support Work

Discover practical resilience-building strategies designed specifically for peer specialists to help prevent burnout and navigate workplace stress. 


6/3/26 Engagement Strategies for Group Facilitators

Learn practical strategies to motivate, engage, and re-engage participants in peer support groups. 


Become a Peer Supporter in 2026!

Consumer Connections is holding three (3) sessions of training in 2026, and will begin accepting applications for session 2 on 4/6/26. Session 2 training will occur from June 16th through August 6th.


Please note that there are set application periods for each session of training. Join our mailing list to be notified when an application is available.

Other Exciting Training Opportunities

Many exciting WRAP workshops are coming up! Whether you are looking to utilize WRAP in your own recovery, fulfill your CRSP requirements, or go on to become a WRAP Facilitator, we can help.


Email Wrap@mhanj.org for more information about upcoming events!

Attention Core Graduates!
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