Peer Workforce Development Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities: Supporting the Empowerment Journey of Peers Through Lifelong Learning

Parents Anonymous®
National Parent & Youth Helpline™

At Parents Anonymous®, we are committed to equipping the Peer Workforce with high-quality, relevant, and accessible professional development. Our Continuing Education (CE) offerings are designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and confidence of Peer Support Specialists and those working in lived-experience roles across behavioral health, child welfare, family support, and recovery systems.

Whether you’re newly certified or a seasoned peer professional, our CE courses provide the tools to grow in your role and your impact.

What we offer:

  • Skill-Based Trainings (Coming Soon): We are developing a series of continuing education courses that build on foundational peer support training. Planned topics include Law & Ethics (6 CEU), Nature-Informed Therapy, Advocacy, Vicarious Trauma, Advanced Self-Care and more.
  • Culturally Responsive Content: All courses are co-developed in collaboration with leaders who bring lived expertise, ensuring that the content reflects practical insight and meets the needs of the communities we serve.
  • Self-Paced Learning: Courses are offered in an asynchronous, self-paced format to support flexible access for working peer professionals.
  • CEU Certified: Each course is designed to meet Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Continuing Education requirements in California.

Now Available

Understanding Human Trafficking

Our first CE offering explores the dynamics of human trafficking, red flags, trauma-informed responses, and how Peer Support Specialists can make a difference. CEUs Available. Open for enrollment.

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