Mirror Training

VIRTUAL TRAINING

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 & Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:00 am - 3:00 pm (each day)

 This is a 2-day training followed by 6 one-hour consultation sessions for Recovery Staff and Peer Specialists.   
You must register as a group of 3-4. One Supervisor must register with the group.

*There is no fee associated with this training.

Mirror training is being brought to you by FIRST Steps Together in collaboration with the “Mothering from the Inside Out” training team at Baystate Medical Center.

Training Summary:

This is a two-day virtual training for direct service staff/providers working with parents in recovery from substance use disorders (e.g., peer recovery professionals, recovery support staff) and their supervisors. 

Mirror intends to build a program’s ‘reflective capacity’ to strengthen relationships within teams, with parent clients, and ultimately between parents and their children.

About the Training
FIRST Steps Together, in collaboration with the Mothering from the Inside Out (MIO) training team at Baystate Medical Center, is pleased to offer Mirror, a two-day virtual training designed to strengthen reflective practice among professionals supporting parents in recovery from substance use disorders. 

What does Mirror help with?
   - Helps families engage in recovery supports 

   - Builds awareness of the connection between recovery and parenting 

   - Supports career satisfaction for recovery workforce 

   - Enhances access to state of the art recovery methods 

Mirror helps you navigate the complex task of supporting parents in recovery by understanding the emotions that drive parenting and substance use behaviors. 

Who Is This Training For?
Mirror is designed for direct service staff and providers working with parents in recovery from substance use disorders, including: 

• Peer recovery professionals and specialists 
• Recovery support staff 
• Other direct service providers 
• Supervisors of direct service staff 

What Is the Commitment?
Mirror is a two-day training followed by six one-hour virtual group consultation sessions. The consultation sessions provide an opportunity for participants to continue practicing and applying what they learn during the training. 

Participants must commit to: 

• Attending both full days of the virtual training 
• Participating in six one-hour virtual group consultation sessions following the training 
• Registering as part of a team of 3-4 participants 
• Including at least one supervisor-level staff member on the team 

Consultation session dates will be scheduled following the training. 

Registration
Organizations should register as a team of 3-4 participants, including at least one supervisor-level staff member.

Requirements of participants include:

• Register as a team of 3-4 or more participants.
• One of the 3 participants must be a supervisor-level staff member.
• Attendance at the two-day virtual session.
• Attendance at 6 one-hour virtual group consultation sessions following the initial training
  • Dates TBD

Please use the "Register Now" link below to enroll in the Mirror in-person training.

*Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

You will receive a confirmation email once your registration has been processed.
A follow up email will be sent by training staff confirming your acceptance into the training.
*The virtual link will be sent to you closer to the training date.

Dates & Time: