Training That Makes Mental Health Human Again
Robyn Priest’s training isn’t about memorizing models or following a process or a script. It’s about learning how to show up with dignity, cultural humility, mutuality, and genuine human connection. Their approach is grounded in lived expertise and more than 25 years of experience across 11 countries, thousands of focus groups, and over 5,000 trained Peer Supporters.
Robyn teaches peer support skills with straight talk, humor, and clarity. Participants don’t just learn techniques, they learn how to support people in ways that honour resilience, choice, and shared humanity. Every workshop and training reflects the core values of peer support: authenticity, mutuality, cultural humility, and the belief that people thrive when they’re trusted to tap back into their own resilience.
Robyn’s training is known for being engaging, accessible, and deeply human. People leave feeling confident, connected, and ready to bring peer support values into real‑world practice.
Why Robyn’s Training Stands Out
Robyn has delivered training in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the U.S., and the Pacific jurisdictions working with Peer Supporters, Family Peer Supporters, supervisors of Peer Supporters, leaders, corporations, government agencies, and community organizations. They’ve trained people from diverse cultural backgrounds including Asian, European, Middle Eastern, Australian Aboriginal, Māori, Alaskan Native, Chamorro, and Samoan communities.
Their training has shaped peer support programs in hospitals, emergency departments, nonprofits, and government systems. They’ve developed quality systems, outcome measurement frameworks, peer support supervision models, and organizational training strategies across multiple countries.
Robyn’s global experience means their training is not theoretical; it’s lived, tested, and proven.
What Robyn Teaches
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Peer Support Foundations
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Advanced Peer Support Skills
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Peer Support Supervision
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Group Facilitation
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Trauma‑Informed Peer Support
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Forensic Peer Support
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Recovery‑Oriented Practice
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Lived Experience Leadership
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Implementing Peer Support in Hospitals & Emergency Departments
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Designing Peer Support Programs
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Cultural Humility in Practice
Every session is built to be practical, interactive, and grounded in real‑world application.
Three Ways to Access Robyn’s Training
Robyn’s training is available in three flexible formats — so individuals, teams, and organizations can access it in the way that works best for them.
60-Hour Peer & Family Support Training
Robyn regularly teaches through partner organizations. You can join their next 60‑hour Peer & Family Support Training through Advocates for Recovery Colorado.
This option is perfect for individuals or teams who want a structured, immersive training experience.
Exploration Mastery Training
Exploration Mastery offers ongoing peer support training, CEUs, and community learning experiences — all grounded in lived expertise and Robyn’s teaching approach.
This option is ideal for people who want continuous learning, deeper skill development, and access to a global community of practice.
Personalized Training With Robyn
Organizations often need training tailored to their culture, team, and goals. Robyn designs custom training packages for:
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Hospitals
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Nonprofits
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Government agencies
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Corporations
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Peer support networks
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Community organizations
Whether you’re launching a new peer support initiative or strengthening an existing one, Robyn can create a training experience that fits your needs.