This training will present the key elements of recovery from serious mental illnesses based on the research literature and reviews of first-person accounts. The 8 Dimensions of Wellness will be reviewed and strategies for utilizing the 8 Dimensions with individuals participating in your services will be presented. Additionally, assessing readiness for and commitment to making change will be discussed including how to incorporate stage of readiness and commitment for change into goal setting. This training will be interactive with opportunities for skills practice.   

Trainer: Joni Dolce, MS, CRC, CPRP, is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions at Rutgers, School of Health Professions. Joni has several years of experience working in behavioral healthcare settings, namely supported employment. Joni teaches courses in the AS and BS in Psychiatric Rehabilitation programs as well as providing training and technical assistance to behavioral healthcare providers. Her research interests include staff training and employment services. She presents nationally on the topic of employment services and is listed as a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recommended speaker on the topic of creating workplaces that support mental health.