Welcome to the 2008 RSVP Conference
Respect, Success, Value, Purpose
The objective of this Conference is to promote a greater understanding of recovery from Mental illness and how our communities can be supportive.
When: Sept. 10, 2008
Where: Ashland University Convocation Center- Ashland, Ohio.
Time: Registration- 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshops- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Call the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland County at (419) 281-3139 to register or download and print this flyer.
RSVP Recovery Conference Brochure
7 CEU's available for: Counselor, Social Work and RCH's for Chemical Dependency Counselors and MCE's for Psychologists.
Guest Speakers: Sandy Stephenson, ODMH Director, Dan Fisher, MD, PhD; Fred Frese, PhD; Bill Harper, ODMH Assistant Director; Leslie Brower, ODMH, Martha Jorden, Mental Health Matters Column; Pat Risser, Advocate and MHR Board Member; Daryush Parvinbenam, Appleseed CMHC; Bea Kamp, Lifeworx Peer Recovery; Samuel Richter, Lifeworx Peer Recovery; David Ross, MHR Board Director of Planning & Evaluation.
Registration Fee: $20 or $45(includes CEU's)
For questions: shoffman@ashlandmhrb.org
What is Recovery?
RECOVERY- is a deeply personal, unique process of changing one's attitude, values, feelings, goals, skills, and/or roles. It is a way of living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life even with limitations caused by illness. Recovery involves-the development of new meaning and purpose in one's life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of the illness.
How can you Support Recovery?
RESPECT- Community, systems, and societal acceptance and appreciation of consumers- including protecting their rights and eliminating discrimination and stigma are crucial in achieving recovery. Self-acceptance and regaining belief in one's self are particularly vital. Respect ensures the inclusion and full participation of consumers in all aspects oftheir lives.
