Writing Supportive Notes for Peer Specialists 2026.05.05
Course Title:
Writing Supportive Notes for Peer Specialists
Date of Course:
May 5, 2026
Time of Course:
2:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT
Location:
Online
Registration Required:
Participants must register and log in using a unique email address.
Full Attendance Required:
Continuing education hours will only be awarded for full participation.
Facilitators:
Christine Zimmerly
Gloria Uridel
Edna Rodriguez
Cost:
Free
Offers:
1.0 CE (General)
Language:
English
Withdrawal or Special Accommodations: For questions, cancellations, or to request accommodations, please contact:
Email: edna.rodriguez@recoverypeople.org
Satisfaction Survey
Completion of a satisfaction survey is required to receive continuing education credit.
Closed captions will be available.
Please Note
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the session. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 15 minutes, please email edna.rodriguez@recoverypeople.org
Continuing education certificates will only be issued to the individual registered with the email address used to log in. Login credentials are unique and should not be shared.
Course Description
A practical session focused on how Peer Specialists can document their work in ways that reflect the relationship, honor the person’s voice, and meet basic documentation expectations. More details coming soon.
Instructor Bios:
Christine Zimmerly
Christine Zimmerly leads the Peer-to-Career Program and team at RecoveryPeople, advancing the professional development of Texas’ peer workforce. With extensive lived experience in recovery and justice involvement, she mentors and prepares new peer specialists for training, certification, and workforce entry. Christine guides a statewide team that designs and delivers peer-focused training and workforce initiatives, combining strategy, collaboration, and practical application to strengthen career pathways across Texas.
Gloria Uridel
Gloria Uridel is a passionate and professional Training Program Coordinator and Instructor with over 8 years of experience in the recovery support and wellness field. She is a Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS) and Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) with extensive experience providing peer support, mentoring, and facilitating Texas State curriculum trainings for Recovery Support Peer Specialists. As a person in long-term recovery from substance use, Gloria brings lived experience, compassion, and professional expertise to her work. She has created and implemented a wellness program based on SAMHSA’s Eight Dimensions of Wellness for a recovery community organization, supporting holistic recovery and personal growth. Gloria has served with substance use recovery nonprofits at both the state and national levels, offering technical assistance, project management, curriculum development, trainer instruction, and program delivery to strengthen the recovery workforce and promote sustainable systems of support.
Edna Rodriguez
Edna Rodriguez is a certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) with a strong background in peer recovery services. Originally from Palmview, Texas, she has been in recovery since July 13, 2022, and moved to Corpus Christi to continue her journey of personal and professional growth. Before joining her current role, Edna worked with youth in a Recovery Engagement Center, helping young people build confidence and find hope in recovery. Edna is excited to support adults on their peer-to-career journeys, bringing empathy, authenticity, and compassion to every connection.