Live Virtual Workshops

Peer Support

Equipping the Natural Helper

February 06, 2025
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CT )
$329.00 (regular rate)
$299.00 (*early rate)
Location: Online Virtual
Trainer Paula Hutchinson, MEd, PhD
*early rate expires 01/17/2025
6
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

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Peer Support - Live Virtual - February 6, 2025; 9am-4pm Central Time

Early rate expires 01/16/2025

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When challenges in life occur, people naturally reach out for support from those closest to them – coworkers, friends, and family. Their initial response can go a long way in terms of normalizing the challenge, planning the next steps, and exploring additional resources. Progressive workplaces and communities recognize the importance of being prepared for challenges, and are proactive in better equipping natural helpers with the skills they need to be a supportive resource to others. This workshop explores the support process, key qualities of the peer helper, and issues that may arise when assisting others. This is an interactive and experiential training where participants will work through activities designed to enhance their communication, develop helping skills, and learn practical strategies for supporting others.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Define peer support
  • Summarize benefits and challenges to a peer support role
  • List counselling skills that are part of a peer support process
  • Describe steps for a peer to guide a conversation

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Some of the Topics Included

  • Qualities of the Peer Helper
  • Common Missteps in Helping
  • Essential Communication Skills
  • Exploring Strengths and Resources
  • Supporting Mental Health
  • Dealing with Risks
  • Looking After Ourselves – Dealing with the “Downsides” of Helping

Target Audience

This introductory level workshop is appropriate for people in a wide variety of settings.

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Trainer: Paula Hutchinson

MEd, PhD

Paula is an enthusiastic educator, trainer and evaluation consultant. She has worked in clinical, school and community-based settings in the areas of mental health, (dis)Ability, and challenging behaviour with individuals, families and health profession teams. Paula believes that everyone, regardless of their diagnosis or abilities, has the right to experience a meaningful life free from barriers and stigma. And that only by working together to create sustainable solutions, can individuals, families, professionals and communities ensure that supports, services and policies are responsive and effective for all. As a facilitator, she brings her knowledge of adult education and learning principles to provide an engaging, practical and interactive workshop experience.

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