Peer Support Worker Training from Together

If you’ve experienced mental distress and would like to utilise your experience, why not get training to become a peer support worker? It’s organised by Together, the mental wellbeing charity.

The training comprises of eight sessions being held at St. Peter’s Church, Walworth. 

• Session 1 – An introduction to peer support                   26^th November 2012 10:30 – 3
• Session 2 – The role of peer support workers                 27^th November 2012 10:30 – 3
• Session 3 – Communication Skills                                      3^rd   December 2012 10:30 – 3
• Session 4 – Sharing Your Story                                           4^th   December 2012 10:30 – 3
• Session 5 – Supporting your peers I                                  10^th December 2012 10:30 – 3
• Session 6 – Supporting your peers II                                 11^th December 2012 10:30 – 3
• Session 7 – Peer Support Techniques & Outcomes        17^th December 2012 10:30 – 2
• Session 8 – Supporting Ourselves as Peer Supporters   10^th January      2013 10:30 – 3

You can read the full training description by clicking here: Peer Support Worker Training – Overview

Deadline for applications is Thursday 22nd November. Please complete the application form by clicking here – and send back to Ant Oxley, Southwark Your Way Lead – [email protected].