THEESEEDS Institute
Psychoeducational Programs
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training Program (CPRS)
Integrated Peer Recovery Specialist
Training with Harm Reduction
Program Benefits:
Specialized Knowledge: Participants gain a deep understanding of addiction and mental health issues, treatment modalities, and recovery support service.
Ethical Guidelines: Participants learn about ethical standards and boundaries in peer support, ensuring that they provide safe and ethical assistance to those in recovery.
Recovery-Oriented Approach: Participants are trained to adopt a recovery-oriented approach, which focuses on an individual's strengths and resilience rather than their deficits or challenges.
Duration: 50 hours | 2-3 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Program Benefits:
Specialized Knowledge: Participants gain a deep understanding of addiction and mental health issues, treatment modalities, and recovery support services.
Ethical Guidelines: Participants learn about ethical standards and boundaries in peer support, ensuring that they provide safe and ethical assistance to those in recovery.
Recovery-Oriented Approach: Participants are trained to adopt a recovery-oriented approach, which focuses on an individual's strengths and resilience rather than their deficits or challenges.
Duration: 50 hours | 2-3 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Community Health Worker Training Program
Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention Program
Program Benefits:
Improved Health Education: Community health workers are trained to educate individuals and communities about various health issues, leading to increased awareness and understanding of health-related topics.
Disease Prevention: These programs can help in preventing the spread of diseases by promoting vaccination, regular health check-ups, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Community Outreach: CHW training includes strategies for community mobilization, outreach, and organization, enabling trainees to identify needs and connect people with healthcare resources.
Duration: 142 hours | 9-10 weeks50 hours | 2-3 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Program Benefits:
Awareness and Recognition: Training helps participants recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic violence and suicidal behavior, allowing for early intervention.
Safety Planning: Participants learn how to create safety plans for survivors of domestic violence, offering practical guidance to ensure their safety.
Risk Assessment: Training covers risk assessment for both domestic violence and suicide, allowing participants to identify high-risk situations and respond appropriately.
Crisis Intervention: Program equips participants with the skills to intervene during crises effectively, including how to engage with individuals in immediate danger.
Duration: 32 hours | 2-3 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Public Health Development Studies
Anger Management
Program Benefits:
Improved Public Health Knowledge: Participants in the program gain a deep understanding of public health principles, policies, and practices, equipping them with the knowledge to address various health-related challenges.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: This includes strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of public health issues, contributing to healthier communities.
Public Health Advocacy: Participants are prepared to advocate for public health funding, resources, and policies that benefit the greater good.
Duration: 75 hours | 5 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Program Benefits:
Improved Emotional Regulation: Participants will learn how to identify and manage their anger effectively, reducing emotional outbursts and impulsivity.
Enhanced Self-Awareness: The program will help individuals understand the underlying causes of their anger, making it easier to control and manage.
Healthier Relationships: Improved communication and conflict resolution skills will lead to healthier and more satisfying personal and professional relationships.
Duration: 72 hours | 5-6 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Behavioral Decision
Making Anger Management
Managing Anxiety
and Mental Health
Program Benefits:
Enhanced Decision-Making Skills: It provides tools and strategies to make better decisions by considering cognitive biases, emotions, and other factors that can influence choices.
Enhanced Problem-Solving: It includes problem-solving techniques that can be applied to various situations, helping individuals identify and address complex issues more effectively.
Higher Quality Outcomes: Improved decision-making typically results in higher quality outcomes, as individuals are better equipped to select the most appropriate courses of action.
Duration: 50 hours | 3-4 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Program Benefits:
Reduced Stigma: This training can helpreduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, making it easier for individuals to seek help and support.
Better Coping Skills: Training equips individuals with effective coping skills to manage stress and anxiety, leading to improved resilience and emotional stability.
Empowerment and Self-Efficacy: Individuals feel more empowered and capable of taking control of their mental health and well-being.
Duration: 72 hours | 3-4 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Mind Control - Managing your Mental Health
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Certificate
Program Benefits:
Mindfulness: It will help participants learn how to become more mindful and aware of their thoughts and feelings. This will help them better understand their mental health and be more in control of their emotions.
Mental Health Education: It will provide participants with the knowledge and resources to better understand their mental health. Participants will learn about different mental health conditions, treatments, and how to better manage their mental health.
Stress Management: Participants will learn how to recognize and address their stress triggers, as well as develop coping strategies for managing stress.
Duration: 72 hours | 5-6 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Program Benefits:
Reduced Stigma: This training can helpreduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, making it easier for individuals to seek help and support.
Better Coping Skills: Training equips individuals with effective coping skills to manage stress and anxiety, leading to improved resilience and emotional stability.
Empowerment and Self-Efficacy: Individuals feel more empowered and capable of taking control of their mental health and well-being.
Duration: 72 hours | 5-6 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Mental and Behavioral
Health Worker
Certification
Correctional Behavioral Health Certification
(Behavioral Specialty)
Program Benefits:
Sobriety and Reduced Relapse: The primary benefit is helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety.
Improved Mental Health: Participants learn how to managetheir mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, which often co-occur with addiction.
Enhanced Coping Skills: Recovery training teaches effective coping strategies to deal with stress, triggers, and challenging emotions without turning to substances.
Duration: 50 hours | 5-6 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Program Benefits:
Specialized Knowledge: You'll learn how to address the specific needs of incarcerated individuals.
Crisis Intervention: You'll learn crisis intervention techniques that can be valuable in your professional and personal life.
Legal and Ethical Understanding: Gain a strong understanding of the legal and ethical considerations involved in working with incarcerated populations.
Duration: 50 hours | 3-4 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Addiction Recovery
Depressive Disorder Recovery
Program Benefits:
Sobriety and Reduced Relapse: The primary benefit is helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety.
Improved Mental Health: Participants learn how to managetheir mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, which often co-occur with addiction.
Enhanced Coping Skills: Recovery training teaches effective coping strategies to deal with stress, triggers, and challenging emotions without turning to substances.
Duration: 50 hours | 5-6 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Program Benefits:
Symptom Reduction: One of the primary goals of recovery training is to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms, including persistent sadness, fatigue, and loss of interest in activities.
Decreased Relapse Risk: Learning to recognize early signs of depression and employing relapse prevention strategies can help reduce the risk of recurrent episodes.
Enhanced Quality of Life: Recovery training equips individuals with tools to improve their overall well-being, leading to a higher quality of life.
Duration: 50 hours | 3-4 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Trauma Recovery
(Post-Trauma Stress Disorder)
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
Program Benefits:
Expertise in Trauma: Gain a deep understanding of trauma, particularly in the context of PTSD, allowing you to work effectively with trauma survivors.
Career Opportunities: For mental health professionals, such training can open up career opportunities in counseling, therapy, and trauma-focused roles.
Personal Healing: For individuals who have experienced trauma, training can provide valuable insights into their own healing process.
Duration: 50 hours | 3-4 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Program Benefits:
Expertise in Dementia Care: Gain a deep understanding of dementia, its subtypes, and effective care strategies.
Career Opportunities: This training can open doors to careers in geriatric care, nursing, psychology, and other related fields.
Personal Caregiving Skills: For family members and caregivers, training equips you with the knowledge and skills to provide better care to your loved ones.
50 hours | 3-4 weeks
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training
Program Benefits:
Understanding Disability: Delve into a comprehensive exploration of disabilities, encompassing visible and invisible conditions.
Inclusive Mindset Development: Nurture an inclusive mindset that transcends stereotypes and embraces diversity.
Practical Tools for Inclusive Environments: Acquire hands-on skills and strategies to create accessible and supportive spaces.
16 hours | 1 week
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Choose Your Path
Flexible payment and delivery options designed to fit your schedule and budget
Payment Options
Full Course Payment
Pay entire course upfront before first session
Standard Rate
Multi-Course Bundle (3+)
Enroll in 3 or more courses simultaneously
Special discount available
Group Rate (5+ students)
Group enrollment from same agency or organization
Special discount available
Delivery Schedule
Weekday DaytimeMon–Thu
1:00–5:00 PM
4 hrs/day
Live Online Training
Weekday EveningMon–Thu
6:00–10:00 PM
4 hrs/day
Weekend IntensiveSat or Sun
Flexible timing
4–8 hrs/day
Live Online Training
Course Requirements
High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate. (Student may provide college transcripts in lieu of High School Diploma or GED).
At least 18 years of age
Must be interested in working in public health-related jobs in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or behavioral health organizations
Attendance and participation in class discussions.
Assigned readings and preparation must be completed prior to each class.
Participation in activities both in the classroom and online.
Completion of class assignments.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon:
completing the required hours of Public Health and Women Studies course;
Successful completion of all the instructions and assessments of the Public Health and Women Studies course;
Pass the examination.
Prior to the training, each trainee will be signing an Equipment Release Form with the program manager to confirm the laptop released for each trainee.
Each participant will sign a document containing an attendance form and scores to be sent by the program manager during the training.
After completing the course, the students shall sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement upon receiving a resource book from TheeSeeds.
Comply with the requirements needed to complete the course.
How to Enroll
Reach out to the THEESEEDS Institute admissions team to discuss the right program for your professional goals.
Complete the Peer Application — Psychoeducational Services (PESS) form online at www.theeseedsllc.com or email it to admissions@thewov.org.
Our admissions team determines your sliding-scale eligibility within 5 business days based on your income documentation and the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Review and sign your enrollment agreement, which includes your program selection, total cost after PESS discount, payment plan if applicable, and start date.
Attend your orientation session, receive your student ID, and begin your first cohort. Distance learning students receive all technical support and access to student services from day one.