1. Understanding the third edition Process Core philosophies Emotional response Changes Additions Future goals

2. The process of change Written feedback Participant evaluations Mentor evaluations Additional email responses Coordinator input Advisory group Observation of trends

3. Core Philosophies and Goals Hope that recovery is possible. “I am not alone.” Education about mental illnesses Self recognition/awareness Bonding with peers Coping skills to maintain and continue recovery Breaking down stigma/building acceptance Recognition of mental illness as traumatic

4. Emotional Response Every topic has an emotional impact Elimination of some exercises More group bonding Thorough debriefing in response to emotionally charged topics

5. Changes What you asked for: Less reading out loud and more sharing of reading with participants More interaction Clearer explanation of the relapse prevention grid Clearer explanation of target More take home materials More culturally competent Language changes Class zero Include brain biology Take out or change passing for normal section Two mentors instead of three

6. We have responded to your feedback.

7. Additional Changes Suicide and prevention Stress reduction exercises More group bonding exercises Consumer stages of trauma Possibly more state specific advance directives Some information on Eating Disorders More on physical health and mental health

8. How changes will be implemented Start with a number of pilot sites Mentor training calls Implementation kit Webinar

9. Future projects Implementation kit New Training of Trainers manual Coordinator Guide Mentor Guide

10. Peer-to-Peer third edition Questions and Answers