Christopher Thomas
Kalamazoo
Summary
Dynamic Certified Peer Specialist with a proven track record at St. Louis VAMC, adept at fostering resilience and self-determination. Skilled in motivational interviewing and goal setting, I developed impactful workshops that enhanced emotional regulation and stress reduction, empowering individuals to achieve their recovery goals and embrace a positive recovery culture.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Specialist
St. Louis VAMC
09.2024 - Current
- Helped individuals set realistic goals based on personal life situations and strengths.
- Developed engaging workshops focused on skill-building activities such as goal-setting, stress management, or conflict resolution techniques.
- Promoted a positive recovery culture within the organization by serving as a role model for hope, resilience, and selfdetermination.
Education
Peer Support Certification - Peer Support
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05.2012
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Social skills
- Mental health awareness
- Emotional regulation
- Self-care techniques
- Stress reduction
- Relapse prevention
- Family support
- Documentation
- Goal setting
- Motivational interviewing
- Life skills coaching
- Resource linkage
- Recovery planning
- Behavior modeling
- Empathy development
- Boundary setting
- Recordkeeping
- Substance abuse
- Substance abuse support
- Resilience building
- Resource advocacy
- Assertiveness training
- Social networking
- Personal assessments
- Peer support
- Emotional care
- Living skills
- Substance abuse education
- Wellness management
- Independent living
- Education assistance
- Active learning
- Community resources
- Skill development
- Life skills development
- Motivational techniques
- Recovery support services
- Crisis support
- Recovery skills modeling
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
Timeline
Certified Peer Specialist
St. Louis VAMC
09.2024 - Current
Peer Support Certification - Peer Support
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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