Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training

Storytelling is a training facilitated by Ur Storytellers in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS). This training is one of many that are approved as a required prerequisite for applicants who want to pursue the goal of becoming a Certified Peer Specialist. Our goal is to inform the recovery and faith-based communities on how to share their stories and the importance of sharing them in community settings. This training will be 4 hrs. in length, delivered in a PowerPoint format, and [...]

Christine Drake2026-05-14T09:55:08-04:00May 14th, 2026|Addiction, Community, Mental Health, Self Care, Storytelling, Training, wellness|

Move Your Mind: A Mental Health + Movement Experience

Mental health advocacy includes spaces, experiences + communities that support whole-person wellness. Come move your mind. Movement is a proven, powerful mental health tool. Meet us at Movement Fishtown for experiences* in: - Boulder Climbing - Rope Climbing - Yoga - Fitness Discover mental health resources and make community connections. Did you know that regular physical activity: - Acts as a natural antidepressant by releasing endorphins - Reduces stress hormones like cortisol - Improves mood, sleep, focus and cognitive function - Strengthens resilience against anxiety and depression - Boosts self-esteem [...]

Christine Drake2026-05-19T21:18:16-04:00May 12th, 2026|Community, Men's Health, Mental Health, Self Care, wellness, Women's Health|

Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training

Storytelling is a training facilitated by Ur Storytellers in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS). This training is one of many that are approved as a required prerequisite for applicants who want to pursue the goal of becoming a Certified Peer Specialist. Our goal is to inform the recovery and faith-based communities on how to share their stories and the importance of sharing them in community settings. This training will be 4 hrs. in length, delivered in a PowerPoint format, and [...]

Christine Drake2026-03-10T14:36:32-04:00March 10th, 2026|Addiction, Community, Faith-Based, Family, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Self Care, Storytelling, Training, Trauma, wellness|

WRAP II: Facilitator’s Training

WRAP 2 Facilitator is a 30-hour training building on the foundations of Wellness Recovery Action Plan. It will teach participants to facilitate WRAP groups and help people develop their own. Sponsored by DBHIDS for Philadelphia residents ONLY.

Christine Drake2026-03-02T13:02:41-05:00February 26th, 2026|Community, Event Registration, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Training, wellness|