Peer-Led Workshops

At recent CO-OP events, we invited folks to design and lead their own workshops, planning teams, and discussion groups. Some workshops were planned ahead of time, others developed on-the-spot. The results were magical. Peer-led workshops from recent events include:

Changing Negative Thoughts to Positive Ones with Amy W and Robin H from On Our Own Roanoke

Bringing the Gift of Yourself to the Table with John from Journeys

Sensitivity to Differences with Lisa R from Our Family

Recovery Stories with Conda from Consumer Empowerment Council

Relaxation Techniques with Becky from Middle Peninsula

Living with Turbulence: How Mental Illness Helped us Grow with Brian Parrish 

Setting Up a Webpage with Rebecca from REACH

Just the Basics with Ruth M from Just the Basics

Truth at Work with Cassandra from VOCAL CO-OP

The Art of Grant Making with Cassandra Nudel & Brian Parrish

Building Community & Believing in Healing & Recovery led by Guadalupe

Creative Responses to Stress: An Experiential Workshop with Ann Benner

Creating a Feeling of Ownership within Programs with John Otenasek

Cookbook for Consumer Programs: Recipes for Starting a New Program with Brian Parrish, Cynthia Power & Ray Bridge

Designing Peer-Led Workshops led by Cassandra Nudel

Dilbert Measures Outcomes with Ray Bridge

Fear of Filing: Navigating the 501(c)3 Process by Brian Parrish

From Consumer to Service Provider and Beyond with Cynthia Evans 

Fun with Force Fields: Tools for Analyzing Systems & Situations by Brian Parrish

Grant Writing, Dream Building & Organizational Development with Ann Benner, Cassandra Nudel & Cynthia Power

Healing Powers of Community & Responding to Stigma led by John Otenasek

Journal Writing & Making a Bound Journal with Robin H

Legislative Assault & the Need for Lobbying led by Frank B

Leadership Compass: Leadership in Teams led by Cassandra Nudel

Liberate Your Group from Deadlines and Budgets with Ray Bridge

Our History in Virginia: Stories and Remembrances with Mary Ann Beall

Telling Your Story in the Community led by Betsy Brown

Tools for Organizational Assessment with Brian Parrish

Visionary Poster Brainstorm: Poster on Peer Programs by Brian Parrish

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