Virtual Learning Centre

Innovative and interactive training for peer staff and supervisors facilitated via Zoom.

Trainings

Peer Support Supervision Essentials: 5 Modules (19 hours)

Who should attend?

Supervisors of peer supporters in healthcare or social service settings.

Curriculum Highlights:

Module One (3.5 hours) Understanding Peer Support
Module Two (3.5 hours) Integrating Peer Support Within Organizations
Module Three (5 hours) Supporting the Scope of Peer Support Practice
Module Four (3.5 hours) Self Awareness
Module Five (3.5 hours) Supervision Skills

Peer Support Core Competencies (PSCC) Training: 15 modules (30 hours)

Our Peer Support Core Competencies training is a fully virtual introductory training is aligned with, and built upon:

Peer Support Canada’s: Key learning outcomes from Knowledge Matrix, Code of Conduct, Principles of Practice
Mental Health Commission of Canada’s: Core Values of Peer Support, Guidelines for the Practice & Training of Peer Support
Health Canada’s Drug Treatment Funding Project (DTFP) and Addictions & Mental Health Ontario (AMHO): Best Practices in Peer Support
Centre for Innovation in Peer Support’s: Toolkits, resources and models which support the most current, best practices in Peer Support

This training supports the principles of trauma informed support, with an emphasis on developing overall psychological wellness.

We run the PSCC Training program regularly. Although we aim to provide this training to as many community members as possible, priority will be given to members of our partner organizations.

To register for trainings:

Send us an email to get on the mailing list for future registration opportunities. When training opportunities become available, we will open registration to our mailing lists. Please note, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Other Opportunities

Peer Support Core Competencies Train the Trainer Program

Information available to interested organizations within Ontario.

Custom Training Modules

Topics can include:

The Peer Support Integrity, Quality and Impact (PSIQI) Survey
Understanding Peer Support
Ethically Navigating Boundaries with People Engaging in Services
Our Virtual World: A Toolkit for Implementing Virtual Group Services
Supporting our Wellness in the Workplace
Championing Compassionate Language for Mental Health & Substance Use

Custom training for a minimum of 10 people can be requested by an organization within Ontario.

Email Us for Details

From our participants:

“The training was comprehensive and I feel prepared to do peer support work. I feel like I have grown emotionally as we learned new techniques around communication and I am reflecting on my journey more. I loved learning tools like the DEBORAH model… I am implementing the training into my day to day life.”

“This course is exceptionally well designed. I found it tremendously helpful: it challenged my thinking, provided practical approaches to peer support, and gave me the ability to know when I am doing a good job.”

“… Very skilled and kind facilitator, guiding our discussions and encouraging us to think more deeply in a safe and supportive manner.”