Basic Peer Support Training

Certificate Program Provided by California Peer Support Association This is a 16 hour, 2 day class Topics that will be presented are: Introduction to Peer Support Setting up your program Listening Skills Confidentiality Critical Incident Stress Management Role of the Mental Health Professional Grief, Bereavement, & Loss Depression Marriage & Family Issues Addictions Suicide Taking care of you Individuals can expect to take away from this class an understanding of peer support concepts, information and sample department instructions; the need for confidentiality and effective peer support team member selection; the importance of a critical incident stress management program and the essential components; time will be spent practicing active listening skills; we will address the need to work closely with a mental health professional who understands the personality traits of an emergency responder and the trauma they deal with each day; how to best respond to issues of substance abuse, grief, marriage and family conflicts, alcoholism/addictions, and suicide.

Basic Peer Support Training Individuals can expect to take away from this class an understanding of peer support concepts, information and sample department instructions; the need for confidentiality and effective peer support team member selection; the importance of a critical incident stress management program and the essential components; time will be spent practicing active listening skills; we will address the need to work closely with a mental health professional who understands the personality traits of an emergency responder and the trauma they deal with each day; how to best respond to issues of substance abuse, grief, marriage and family conflicts, alcoholism/addictions, and suicide.

About The Training Provider: California Peer Support Association

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