Peer Support: Half-Day Workshop for Professionals

Welcome to the Peer Support: Half-Day Workshop for Professionals!

This virtual workshop is designed specifically for professionals seeking to develop, manage, and enhance peer support services within their organisations. The session will provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical strategies to ensure that your peer support initiatives are not only effective but also safe and sustainable.

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Instructor

Sadman Shovon
Learning Centre Manager

  • Duration
    4 hours
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What can you expect?

The workshop will be structured around four key themes:
Organisational Considerations: Gain insights into best practices for the coordination, recruitment, promotion, and development of peer support services, ensuring they align with your organisation’s strategic objectives.
Action Planning: Learn how to formulate a comprehensive action plan that clearly defines the purpose, structure, resources, and expected outcomes of your peer support programme.
Risk Assessments and Contingencies: Understand the process of conducting thorough risk assessments and developing robust contingency plans to safeguard the continuity and safety of your services.
Safeguarding: Explore the critical importance of safeguarding within peer support services, with guidance on establishing effective policies, creating a safe environment, and responding to safeguarding concerns with the appropriate procedures.

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

Ready to get started?

Follow these quick steps to ensure that you are ready to get the most out of this workshop.

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

Open the Zoom link a few minutes before the start time

Click ‘Peer Support: Half-Day Workshop for Professionals’ 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. 

Peer Support: Half-Day Workshop for Professionals

Select the 'Join now' button on the right to join the workshop. Enjoy!