How to Start a Peer Support Group

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Duration

2 hours

What can you expect?

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Gain a thorough understanding of the steps involved in starting a peer support group.
Acquire practical skills and tools to effectively manage and sustain a peer support group.
Be equipped to create a supportive and impactful community for themselves and others.

About the workshop

Platform: Zoom

Method: Interactive, participant-driven approach
Features:

Breakout rooms for collaborative group discussions
Real-time polls to gauge opinions and direct the flow of the workshop
Engaging activities tailored to reinforce key concepts
Q&A sessions for clarification and deeper exploration of topics

Check your technology

Test your equipment (laptop, earphones, etc.) to ensure that everything is working as it should. Check your internet speed and ensure that your laptop is fully charged.

Create a quiet space

Find a quiet and well-lit space where you can focus on the workshop without interruptions or distractions. Inform those around you about your participation and request their cooperation to avoid any disturbances.

Get comfortable

Create a seating arrangement where you can comfortably sit and participate in the workshop for the full duration. Put your phone on silent and ensure that you have used the bathroom and had enough to eat and drink before the session.

Open the Zoom link a few minutes before the start time

Click ‘How to Start a Peer Support Group’ workshop from below to access the Zoom link to the workshop. We recommended you join the call five minutes early. That way, you can sort out any technical glitches before we get started.