Ionia Alaska

02/26/2024

Create your community. Be good to each other. And do not look outside yourself for the leader. Life could be a good time! There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart, and they will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. See who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally. Least of all, ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt. The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. We are the ones we've been waiting for.

Now you must go back and tell the people that this is The Hour. And there are things to be considered: Where are you living? What are your relationships? Are you in right relation? Know your garden? It is time to speak your truth.

—The Elders Oraibi, Arizona Hopi Nation

12/30/2022

For our Kenai Peninsula Friends🙂

09/15/2022

ESSENTIAL PEER SUPPORT SUPERVISION
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
SEPTEMBER 20TH AND SEPTEMBER 22ND
9 AM TO 12:30 PM

Experts in Clinical Supervision and Behavioral Health Peer Support will share their collective knowledge and experience in hiring, supervising and providing staff development with peer support staff.

This 7-hour interactive course will address

Foundations and Ethics of supervision
Roles and Tasks of Peer Support Workers
Successes and Dilemmas in Supervising Peer Support Providers
History of the Movement and Core Competencies
Bringing on Qualified People with Lived Experience as Providers

6 CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS APPROVED BY NASW-AK

Presenters Susan Musante, MS, LPCC, Spencer Ladner, and Lee Breinig, BA are known in Alaska and elsewhere for their work in promoting peer support and providing effective peer support supervision.

Got Questions? Join the conversation!

This interactive training will provide answers to your questions about peer support and questions you didn’t even know to ask.

We will address complex issues around roles, ethics, qualifications, hiring, billing and practice.

Funding for this course is provided through the Alaska Division of Behavioral Health and is provided at no cost to the participants. Support has been provided by our partners Ionia, Inc. and NASW-AK.

This course will be delivered via Zoom and requires Pre-Registration.

If you have not yet registered, please respond to susanmusante@hotmail.com.
Include name, affiliation and good email address.
Zoom Links and updated information will be sent to you prior to the training.


Susan Musante, MS, LPCC
(907)360-5737

08/22/2022

Experts in Clinical Supervision and Behavioral Health Peer Support will share their collective knowledge and experience in hiring, supervising and providing staff development with peer support staff.

08/19/2022

Natural Peer Support Training
for Alaska State Peer Support Certification
An interactive 40 hour training especially for
people who have personally experienced
traumas, symptoms known as mental illness
and/or addiction. Participants will learn to
transform their past experiences into healing for
others; explore the recovery principles and
practices of hope, mutuality, empowerment and
community. We will learn strengths-based
language, how to develop an environment
which promotes whole health and resilience,
and inspire connection enriched by contribution.
We will study the history of Peer Support, ethics
and boundaries, harm reduction, alternative
views on madness and addiction, and learn
about renown models of peer support from
around the world.
‣ in person in Anchorage, or via zoom
‣ bring your life experience
‣ for Alaska Peer Support Certification
‣ no cost for peer participants
Friday evenings 5 - 9 pm
September 16th & 23rd
Saturdays & Sundays 9 am - 3 pm
September 17 &18, 24 & 2
held at CHOICES in Anchorage
(& via zoom)
To ENROLL: support@ionia.org
(907) 252-2314
for more information www.naturalpeersupport.org

08/04/2022

IONIA
Ionia is a model for a healthy village. We've been in Kasilof for almost 40 years, creating a research and education center for social health, cooperation and communal resiliency.
We are excited to share and receive in SoulFest this year!
We will have a booth running on Saturday, offering information about Ionia, hands-on natural plaster experience, and homemade goods.
We will also offer a presentation:
Come get to know our project and hear about community building, sustainability and the benefits and challenges about community life.
See you there!
Come get to know our project and hear about community building, sustainability, and the benefits and challenges of community life..

07/19/2022

Natural Peer Support Training
for Alaska State Peer Support Certification

An interactive 40 hour training especially for
people who have personally experienced
traumas, symptoms known as mental illness
and/or addiction. Participants will learn to
transform their past experiences into healing for
others; explore the recovery principles and
practices of hope, mutuality, empowerment and
community. We will learn strengths-based
language, how to develop an environment
which promotes whole health and resilience,
and inspire connection enriched by contribution.
We will study the history of Peer Support, ethics
and boundaries, harm reduction, alternative
views on madness and addiction, and learn
about renown models of peer support from
around the world.
‣ in person in Anchorage, or via zoom
‣ bring your life experience
‣ for Alaska Peer Support Certification
‣ no cost for peer participants
Friday evenings 5 - 9 pm
September 16th & 23rd
Saturdays & Sundays 9 am - 3 pm
September 17 &18, 24 & 2
held at CHOICES in Anchorage
(& via zoom)
To ENROLL: support@ionia.org
(907) 252-2314
for more information www.naturalpeersupport.org

07/02/2022

Essential Peer Support Supervision

Continuing Education Opportunity

July 19th and July 21st
9 AM to 12:30 PM

Experts in Clinical Supervision and Behavioral Health Peer Support will share their collective knowledge and experience in hiring, supervising and providing staff development with peer support staff.

This 7-hour interactive course will address

Foundations and Ethics of supervision

Roles and Tasks of Peer Support Workers

Successes and Dilemmas in Supervising to Peer Support Providers

History of the Movement and Core Competencies

Bringing on Qualified People with Lived Experience as Providers

6 Continuing Education Hours Approved by NASW-AK

Presenters Susan Musante, MS, LPCC, Spencer Ladner, and Lee Breinig, BA are known in Alaska and elsewhere for their work in promoting peer support and providing effective peer support supervision.
Got Questions? Join the conversation!

This interactive training will provide answers to your questions about peer support and questions you didn’t even know to ask.

We will address complex issues around roles, ethics, qualifications, hiring, billing and practice.

Funding for this course is provided through the Alaska Division of Behavioral Health and is provided at no cost to the participants.

This course will be delivered via Zoom and requires Pre-Registration.

If you have not yet registered please respond to susanmusante@hotmail.com.

Include name, affiliation and good email address.

Zoom Links and updated information will be sent to you.

05/21/2022

05/19/2022

Seaweeding day, collecting the treasures of the sea.😄☀️🌊

05/14/2022

for all who are curious, check it out 😉.

https://folkschool.wixsite.com/ionia?fbclid=IwAR0VFtrF1G-VADR0qPR8A4sv8ipOb4MzEZhH81CEoD8dJ1Gm1xDJ5OTGEUY

Ionia Folk School is a place to share passion for hands on skills with community.  A place for village to emerge, where sustainability meets love of life skills, 

05/11/2022

Alaska hibernation is over. Spring has begun and brings people together 🦋🌼🌹🥳😀

04/21/2022

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ESSENTIAL PEER SUPPORT SUPERVISION

There’s a buzz going on about peer support…

v Hiring Peer Support Specialists/Recovery Coaches/Peer Navigators?

v Looking for Guidance on Hiring Practices, Supervision and Staff Development?

v Clinical Supervisor/Directing Clinician new to peer support?

v Billing Medicaid for peer support services?

v Credentialing—How do you know your providers are qualified?

Got Questions? Join the conversation!

Presenters: Susan Musante, MS, LPCC, Spencer Ladner, and Lee Breinig, BA are known for their work in peer support and recovery-oriented services in Alaska and elsewhere.

This interactive training will provide answers to your questions about peer support and questions you didn’t even know to ask.

This 6-hour course addresses complex issues around roles, ethics, qualifications, hiring, billing and practice.

Funding for this course is provided through the Alaska Division of Behavioral Health and is provided at no cost to the participants.

SAVE THE DATES

5/10 AND 5/12

9 AM to 12:30 PM

This course will be delivered via Zoom and requires Pre-Registration

Respond to susanmusante@hotmail.com to pre-register.

Include name, affiliation and good email address.

Zoom Links and updated information will be sent to you.

Developed in collaboration between Susan Musante (Recovery and Rehabilitation Resources) and Ionia, Inc with support from The Alaska Division of Behavioral Health.

Susan Musante, MS, LPCC

(907)360-5737

03/13/2022

Pottery time🏺🪴

03/11/2022

Snow fun ❄️☃️

02/07/2022

Courage ✨

New blog post on www.naturalpeersupport.org

01/19/2022

❄️🌅🌲🧡