MODULE 2
THE PEER SUPPORT RELATIONSHIP: Exploring values, relationships, boundaries and risks.
This module builds on the work completed in Introducing Peer Support should you decide to deliver this next. It will also work as a stand-alone module. This module develops on the idea of recovery as an empowering mindset and creates space for conversations around an empowering identity, strengths and the CHIME (Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment) model.
SESSION 1
EXPLORE THE CHIME MODEL AND ITS ROLE IN THE PEER SUPPORT RELATIONSHIP
- Agree core behaviours that produce an empowering and safe learning environment.
- Define the unique relationship between the five factors of CHIME and the fundamentals of peer support.
- Create a ‘Who Am I Map’ and reflect on how this contributes to the peer relationship.
SESSION 2
IDENTIFY PERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOUR PATTERNS AND THEIR IMPACT
- Agree core behaviours that produce an empowering and safe learning environment.
- Define how your personal values relate to the ‘HEAR ME’ values used in peer support.
- Examine personal communication preferences reflecting on the impact on self and others, specifically when providing peer support.
- Connect values and communication to peer support language and behaviours.
SESSION 3
IDENTIFY PERSONAL BOUNDARIES AND THE ASSOCIATED BEHAVIOURS
- Agree core behaviours that produce an empowering and safe learning environment.
- Define the purpose of confidently defining personal boundaries to empower peer support and recovery.
- Explore types of boundaries, that are helpful and the associated behaviours, language and communication.
- Create a personal boundary statement and share with others.
SESSION 4
EXPLORE POSITIVE RISKS AND THE ASSOCIATED BEHAVIOURS
- Agree core behaviours that produce an empowering and safe learning environment.
- Explore positive risks and the associated behaviours that contribute to a productive peer relationship.
- Produce a plan for recognising and supporting others through setbacks.
SESSION 5
DISCUSS A VARIETY OF SELF-MANAGEMENT/SELF-CARE APPROACHES
- Agree core behaviours that produce an empowering and safe learning environment.
- Define what self-management/self-care is and how this links to surviving and thriving for you and others.
- Explore various approaches to self-management/self-care and listen to the ideas of others.
- Create a personal toolbox of self-management/self-care ideas and approaches that will have value in peer support, both to you and others.