Curriculum Highlights: Current spread and impact of peer work. Applying the values and ethics of peer work in actions. Negotiating the values in different organizational settings. Being a change champion. Exploring the ethics and boundaries related to professional peer work. Tools and resources for providing peer support in organizational settings.
Intended Outcomes: Build confidence in championing and providing values-based peer support in any setting. Feel rooted to the peer work movement focused on championing person-directed healthcare. Understand ethical considerations related to the role of peer support work.
Please note, by invitation only. Only 20 tickets available. This is NOT a foundational peer support worker training. It is intended for peer support workers working in mainstream health care organizations. This training goes from 9 am until 4:30 pm. Breaks will be provided. You must be in attendance for the full day to receive a certificate of completion.

Are you interested in, practicing or supporting values-based peer support? This webinar will provide an opportunity to explore and discuss the foundational documents that guide the practice of peer support and how to align this within your life, your practice and organization.

This webinar will explore peer relationships and the common boundaries related to the practice of peer support.

Understanding the best practices of a peer support role for anyone working alongside peer support workers. The content covered in this webinar includes the definition and current impact of peer support. As well as, understanding the values of peer support and what they look like in action, and exploring how to support authentic peer work in your organization.
Recommended audience:
Anyone working alongside peer support workers, or in an organization with peer roles looking to collectively understand the current best practices of peer support. This may include colleagues, program teams, leadership teams, and/or board members.

Learn about the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support’s Peer Support Integrity, Quality and Impact (PSIQI) Survey!

A brief overview of the Centre's available resources and offerings to enhance the implementation, sustainability and consistency of high-quality peer support services; including hiring, onboarding, practice-related resources, ongoing professional development opportunities, and an evaluation and quality improvement tool.