Foundations of Peer Work: 2-day course

This two-day course builds upon several of the concepts shared in the Introduction to Peer Work course and supports participants to further explore and add to their Peer Work Framework and professional skillset.

Summary

The Foundations of Peer Work introduces participants to the guiding principles of Peer Work, communication and rapport, as well as integrating the purposeful disclosure alongside aspects of personal story and stages of change. The course also introduces participants to some practical skills and working in multidisciplinary settings and advocating for personal wellbeing and self-care in the peer worker role. The course has been developed with input from people with lived experience and peer workers, alongside input and feedback from the LEx Training Hub Course Advisory Group.

Who can benefit from the Foundations of Peer Work course?

• Aspiring Peer Workers: Individuals interested in becoming peer workers, who want to gain foundational knowledge and skills.
• Current Peer Workers: Those already working in the field who seek to refresh their skills or gain a new perspective on their practice.

What you will learn

By the end of the Foundations of Peer Work course participants can expect to have gained further knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the guiding principles of the lived experience workforce.
• Utilise the purposeful disclose AIRTIME framework and the art of rapport and deep listening in a peer work setting.
• Understand the Stages of Change model and learn how to recognise where peers are in their recovering journey.
• Understand how to apply a trauma informed approach to create safer, more supportive environments for individuals with a lived experience of trauma.
• Develop skills in working in a multi-disciplinary team as a peer worker.
• Learn how to prioritise self-care and supervision.
• Acquire strategies to advocate for their own wellbeing and navigate workplace challenges.

Delivery

2-day (in person)

Location

The LEx Training Hub is located in Hobart. Other delivery options will be made available in the North and North West.