MODULE 3
PEER CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE: Preparing to put peer knowledge and skills into practice.
This module builds on the work completed in The Peer Support Relationship should you decide to deliver this next. It will also work as a stand-alone module. This module explores the application of peer knowledge and skills in a practical way to support the recovery journey of others.
SESSION 1
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EMPOWERING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT
- Agree core behaviours that produce an empowering and safe learning environment.
- Define the key physical, learning resources and emotional components in preparing to facilitate P2P.
- Identify learning styles and plan to respond accordingly.
- Recognise the early warning signs that may indicate a trigger or setback for individuals and plan to respond in an empathic manner.
- Practice responding to a challenging situation.
SESSION 2
EXPLORE THE USE OF POWERFUL QUESTIONS TO SUPPORT LEARNING
- Agree core behaviours that produce an empowering and safe learning environment.
- Explore the levels of listening and inquiry and how this supports an equitable learning environment.
- Encourage participation through the use of powerful questions and listening.
- Practice preparing and using powerful questions.
SESSION 3
DEFINE THE ROLE OF FEEDBACK AND APPRECIATION IN PEER SUPPORT
- Agree core behaviours that produce an empowering and safe learning environment.
- Explore the benefits of giving and receiving constructive feedback to peer support and the recovery journey.
- Define a format for giving and receiving feedback using a whole person approach.
- Practice giving and receiving feedback.
SESSION 4
SHARE YOUR PERSONAL RECOVERY STORY AND RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON IMPACT
- Agree core behaviours that produce an empowering and safe learning environment.
- Create your personal recovery story using the guidelines provided.
- Sense check that your personal recovery story has the potential to inspire others.
- Share your personal recovery story with a view to inspire others.
- Experience listening to a personal recovery story and offer encouragement on impact.
- Review and plan to develop the personal recovery story based on feedback.