CPRS’s who incorporate education in differing areas build a knowledge base of intuitive self-awareness thus increasing the long-term commitment to the occupation.  This training will explore and differentiate the skills and training issues unique to CPRS staff.  CPRS staff work in many different roles with many different type programs – each has unique issues that make it necessary to have self-awareness and healthy professional boundaries. Self-care training is essential for peer specialists because the work can be emotionally intensive, model healthy behaviors, and prevent burn-out and compassion fatigue.