A8 - The Power of Lived Experience Professional Development

Presentation Description: Power of Lived Experience Professional Development workshop will focus on how we can improve our workforce development of lived experience professionals (Peer and Family Support Specialists) to obtain higher quality of care, address workforce shortages, and encourage professional development within the workforce. This workshop will challenge conference attendees to explore what are the learning gaps within their communities, and how they can address them utilizing professional development opportunities. We will review the lessons learned of providing professional development opportunities at a state level to multiple organizations.