TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTION TO PEER STAFF SUPERVISOR TRAINING
Throughout all training there is a strong emphasis on ensuring the incorporation of:
• The Peer Support Canada Knowledge Matrix requirements related to peer support delivery,
• The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s (MHCC) peer support values (as outlined in the Guidelines for the Practice and Training of Peer Supporters),
• The principles of trauma informed support; and
• Related components of the MHCC National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety.
Introduction to Peer Staff Supervisor Training
We have heard your requests for more supervisor training and we are pleased to announce that we are offering our
Introduction to Peer Staff Supervisor
6 hour training over two sessions
Who Should Participate? Anyone supervising peer staff roles, whether you have been doing it for years, have just begun or are preparing to hire peer staff.
Topics Include:
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History of peer support
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The definition of peer support
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Peer support values
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What peer support workers are trained on
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How to prepare your agency to implement peer work
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How to properly recruit and hire peer workers
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What the responsibilities of a supervisor are
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How to be a change agent
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How to best support peer work authenticity in your agency/organization
Robyn and her instructors have been using online training via Zoom for the past two years and they know first hand how to use the platform to create the best learning environment for everyone in the course.
Peer Staff Supervisors from around the world have benefited from this training all from the comforts of their office or home.
This new and updated training was created in conjunction with the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support.
Dates:
May date available
Cost:
$150 per person plus gst/hst for the 2 day session