NYAPRS Note: The following comes from the National Council’s Larry Fricks.
Whole Health Action Management — a new science-based program that teaches participants to set and achieve whole health goals through weekly action plans and 8-week support groups. The training prepares persons with mental illness and addiction disorders, employed in behavioral health organizations, to facilitate WHAM groups that help their peers reach whole health, wellness, and resiliency goals through effective self-management. Trainings are offered anywhere in the country for interested organizations and regions.
Given the high incidence of chronic physical health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity among people with mental illnesses and addictions, WHAM was developed by peers for peers to help them improve chronic health and behavioral health conditions. The training is based on the WHAM curriculum developed by the SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions (run by the National Council) to promote whole health self-management and strengthen the peer workforce’s role in integrated healthcare delivery.
Attend the 2-day preconference WHAM training and summit, and get complimentary registration for the 2015 National Council Conference in Orlando, FL, April 20-22
The Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) training prepares peer providers to facilitate groups to support individuals in setting and achieving their health goals.
At the 2015 National Council Conference in Orlando, FL, we’re hosting a 2-day WHAM training as well as a special summit for WHAM alumni and training attendees –and we want to be sure that you are there to participate.
That’s why we’re excited to offer those who attend the WHAM training and/or summit a complimentary registration to the 2015 National Council Conference.
We welcome peer providers to participate in the following two preconference activities:
WHAM Training
The 2-day WHAM training (April 18-19, 2015) is offered at a special rate of $100 per person and includes revised manuals and new training activities. The training ends midday on April 19 so attendees can also participate in the summit. Space for the WHAM training is limited.
WHAM Summit
Get the latest updates on the program – including revised manuals, best practices and innovations from fellow WHAM graduates, and a review of the new WHAM train-the-trainer program at the WHAM Summit April 19, 2015. Register now!
Complimentary registrations are limited; register soon to take advantage of this exclusive offer. Offer limited to WHAM alumni who attend the summit on April 19 and to individuals who attend the 2-day preconference training April 18-19. Contact Hannah Mason at HannahM@theNationalCouncil.org to learn more.
Learn more about the Conference, including information on the preconference WHAM training, on our website.