Washington state certified peer counselor training manual revised july 2009. Certified peer recovery coach cprc manual and application. Published 2009 as part of building an effective peer support program onlocation training manual by ilru. The peer support resource manual is the result of work by a peer support resource committee, an intensive literature search and feedback from a survey of the health regions in b. Participant workbook recovery to practice peer specialist. The supporters of peer counseling in washington state, including those at the regional support networks, the community mental health agencies, con. The peer support whole health and resiliency pswhr training was developed in georgia by. A guide to advancing and implementing peerrun behavioral. Part 2, guidelines for the training of peer support, focuses on the training of peer support workers and.
Resources for peers during the covid19 pandemic resources for mental and emotional wellbeing information for individuals receiving telehealth services request for peer program information during the 2019 legislative session, 2shb 94 called for a report on all peer programs in washington. Peer support and recovery training a business unit of ri international 2701 n. Rhode island peer recovery specialist certification. These types of unique communications, such as defining a trauma in the framework of peers experience, can provide a bond between the consumer and the peer that can be a crucial agent for therapeutic change. Funding provided to assist peers in becoming certified. Services are activities that promote recovery, selfdetermination, selfadvocacy, wellbeing and independence. North carolina peer support specialists training 9 arizona peer specialist training 10 depression bipolar support alliance dbsa 40. This website was developed in part under grant number sm06255801 from the substance abuse and mental health services administration samhsa, u. This curriculum is a training guide for instructors and a resource guide for students of peer counseling. Department of veterans affairs peer specialist training manualinstructor edition, washington, dc. The rhode island peer recovery specialist certification guide. Peer support occurs when people with the same types of problems help each other. We hope that the information, tips, and insider knowledge in this guide create a solid foundation that allows users to design and tailor peer support materials to their specific populations, settings, and needs.
Jan, 2016 peer support health access training program for disabled women this is a peer counseling training model for disabled women, conducted at a disability organization in 2004, that is appropriate for centers for independent living, disability support organizations, senior centers, and other communitybased disability rights or elder services organizations. We use, and help others use, the power of lived experience to support, educate, and guide one another while providing additional, free options for mental wellness. The force is a nonprofit society formed by five mothers in 1999 to promote and influence change in early intervention, treatment and equality of care in childrens mental health. This manual is written for certified peer counselors working for the benefit of what is known as the primary consumer. Making effective use of your recovery story in peer. For peer supporters engaged in the different types of programs described in this manual, peer support could serve in a variety of purposes.
Certified peer counselor training manual 2019 health care. Peer support training manual edited by amanda kracen written and compiled by staff members of the student counselling service including amanda kracen, annemarie naughton, jenny oreilly, vicky panoutsakopoulou, natalie rooney this training manual was. Always observe the rules and regulations of the institution where your peer lives, or any instructions from their doctor. Using support groups to promote and sustain recovery. Peer recovery support 101 a manual of peer recovery support basics. Peer support is an incredible exchange of experiences, ideas and support.
Peer support health access training program for disabled women this is a peer counseling training model for disabled women, conducted at a disability organization in 2004, that is appropriate for centers for independent living, disability support organizations, senior centers, and other communitybased disability rights or elder services organizations. Washington state certified peer counselor training manual. The manual contains background information on the importance of peer support. The vocational peer support training program has four parts. Individuals who have common life experiences with the people they are serving deliver peer support services. Peer support training manual trinity college dublin. In 2001, the consumer development project was contacted by the mental health services division to assist with the development of the peer support resource manual for peer support programs in british columbia. Training and hiring forensic peers internal peer support training assure and sustain our recovery culture provides a forensic module specific to the criminal justice system the culture of the criminal justice system identify the hidden and unspoken rules of the criminal justice system and lanaguage to help identify and support role for peer hope. Peer support can have multiple benefits, not only for the recipient and the giver of support, but also for organizations and systems within which the peer support is delivered. The certified peer specialist cps initiative is a significant part of the behavioral health transformation efforts taking place in missouri.
I appeal to all stakeholders and partners in the education sector to. Peer support washington state health care authority. The training objectives of this 40hour course of instruction and interaction are. The peer empowerment program pep is a toolkit that provides materials and directions you need to start a peertopeer mentoring program within a communitybased human service organization. R resources, a advocate, c communicate and e empower. Forensic peer support through trauma informed care in a. Peer recovery services are communitybased services for people with a mental illness or substance use disorder. It is a two way street where facilitators and group members learn from each other. This training manual brings together materials developed for the peer support training held. Level one for certification as a kansas certified peer specialist in training kcpst which is an online, selfpaced format and level two for certification as a kansas certified peer specialist, which is a 2. Section 2 peer support whole health and wellness scope of practice 8 section 3 peer support whole health and wellness coach skills and ethics 12 section 4 peer support whole health and wellness coach roles and responsibilities 15. Va peer specialistsupervisor training manual published. To purchase materials, please complete the order form at the back of this booklet and send to.
My interest in peer support began in 1997 when i was a member of the advisory committee for kelownas peer support program, peptalk. Adapt the training based on your completed needs assessment, identify how much time you have to conduct the training and plan your agenda accordingly. Oct 09, 20 in this way, the training becomes a support network for the peer supporters and an incubator for best practices in peer support. Peer support guide for parents elements of a selfhelp group. Further information about peer2peer, including the free training manual in different european languages can be obtained from the project website find out more about peer support. The workbook can be downloaded on this site below or ordered online. Part 2, guidelines for the training of peer support, focuses on. The vps trainers guide is designed to give you tools, concepts, and lesson plans that you will need to offer a training in vocational peer support.
Some of the content for this manual was adapted from the peer partner project. By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer support workers. Certified peer specialist training is offered in ma by the transformation center, funded by dmh. You will have discussions with new colleagues, learn how to do the work of peer support, and see examples of, and practice, new skills in peer support.
There are different kinds of peer support, including peer support groups, organizations, and providers. The pep toolkit provides you with guidance on planning and customizing your own peer empowerment program pep, using the suggested framework. Guidelines for the practice and training of peer support. Be sure to consider the resources you have to fund and support the training, which will also affect how long your training can be. We know this manual will assist apsu at sharc to extend its training further into the. Arizona peer support employment training programs 8. Making effective use of your recovery story in peer support. The veteran supported education service treatment manual. To order a hard copy of the participant workbook online. In ohio, peer recovery supporters become certified by taking an inperson training or by having three years of work or. Peer support and peer network interventions to improve peer relationships and school engagement.
We hope that the information, tips, and insider knowledge in this guide create a solid foundation that allows users to design and tailor peer support materials. The power of peer support vha mental health services. Evidence on why you should consider online peer support. This peer educators training manual has been informed by the situational assessment report on prevention and management of emerging forms of violence in learning institutions in kenya carried out by moe in 2017. Peer support is a system of giving and receiving help founded on key principles of respect, shared responsibility and mutual agreement of what is helpful. I would appreciate receiving feedback from any trainers who make use of this counselor training manual.
Peer support workers may need to develop additional core competencies to provide services to specific groups who also share common experiences, such as family members. A training adapted by kim bisset to prepare young adults for peer mentoring and to apply for the certified peer specialist training. Peer specialist toolkit implementing peer support services. Peer support training manual edited by amanda kracen written and compiled by staff members of the student counselling service including amanda kracen, annemarie naughton, jenny oreilly, vicky panoutsakopoulou, natalie rooney this training manual was written for trinity colleges peer support project. The shared experience of being in recovery from a mental health andor substance use condition or being a family member is the foundation on which the peer recovery support. Thank you for your interest in applying for certification in the state of idaho. The modules each correspond to sets of skills that you must have in order to provide peer support in any of a variety of peer roles. The importance of peer support there is a stigma attached to being a forensic patient.
The comprehensive peer support program development guide aims to assist the. A study guide for the certification exam is a resource funded by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals bhddh to serve as a study aid to assist peer recovery professionals to prepare for and pass the rhode island peer recovery specialist. Beyond training peer supporters, it includes information on how to develop and. An introduction to sbirt and motivational interviewing. The supported education program at the enrm veterans hospital, bedford, ma. Special education research on transition outcomes for special education secondary students. The peertopeer p2p training method involves people from similar social groupings, who are not professional teachers, helping each other to learn. In this way, it will be clear to future trainers andor supervisors which topics may need attention.
A big part of the process is forgiveness you have to forgive yourself and dont. Washingtons peer support program would not have grown and evolved to where it has come today, such that it demanded an updated training curriculum. Grin combined aic and group courses approved international critical incident stress foundation course 3 days. Peer support communities, both online and inperson, can help fill in the gap of continuing support. In this way, the training becomes a support network for the peer supporters and an incubator for best practices in peer support. This website is home to registration for training events, information on training content, the online exam and other information regarding peer specialists in missouri. All of the support that a certified peer counselor.
Peer support and recovery training team at the information below. Peers samhsa substance abuse and mental health services. This perception of a peers real life knowledge can facilitate the. Washingtons peer support program would not have grown and evolved to. These organizations, online forums, facebook groups and others offer a sense of community and outlet of support for the daytoday challenges of managing diabetes. Washington state certified peer counselor curriculum. Stephane grenier, peer support accreditation certification.
The report includes all peer program locations, and the numbers served. Basic peer support training to include assisting individuals in crisis 3 days. The peertopeer p2p training method involves people from similar social groupings, who are not professional teachers, helping. Some peer counselors visit new moms in the hospital to help them get a good start with breastfeeding.
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