However, there is a lot of useful information, particularly in the resources section, that can help survivors in their healing journey. On the job training through a peer run agency self taught through various activities and experiences. Apply to peer counselor, manager of volunteer services and more. Experiential learning opportunities, often referred to as field work or internships, simply means learning from experience or learning by doing. Participating in peer counsellor training can be an exciting process. Beyond training peer supporters, it includes information on how to develop and. In person training offered by various peer run agencies i. In 2011 the new york state made the decision to move all.
The training curriculum was developed and designed by. Peer counselors handbook national cancer institute. The comprehensive peer support program development guide aims to assist the. The spirit of peer counseling peer counselors use a style of communication. Find out more about peer support peer support is a relationship of mutual support where people with similar life experiences offer each other connection and understanding as they move through. About different peer certifications in new york aps virtual. This revised certified peer counselor training manual would not be possible without the tireless contributions of many extraordinary people across washington state who took the time and energy to participate in this effort. However, evidence of the benefits of peer counseling can be seen in many programs and it should be.
The massachusetts certified peer specialist cps training this is a rigorous training for people preparing for a certified peer specialist cps role in the community or service system. Peer mentoring booklet the society for safe and caring. The nyc eaps office, located at 250 broadway, 28th floor, new york, is open mondayfriday from 8 a. The concepts are difficult to implement at first for most people. It will guide you as you begin to serve as a peer counselor. Professionals in a variety of helping fields recognize and utilize peer counseling as a very effective resource. Support to implement best practices in peer counseling. Specialist ncps selfassessment checklist and test preparation guide.
The purpose of the recovery to practice next steps training is to bring together peer support providers from a variety of places geography, philosophy, training, lived experiences, educational backgrounds, and perspectives to share the richness of their lived experiences as peer providers, learn with and from each other, and come to a common understanding of how to support people in. Check out the links below for resources and brochures. The academy of peer services is a training and technical assistance center whose purpose is to improve peer provided services in new york state through the. Steps in developing the training program and determining its objectives are presented with facilitator guidelines.
Wic peer counseling training washington state department. Peer certification course catalogue nys aids institute training. Peer counselor training as practiced by the peer counselling project. Pdf the rationale, origins, and practice of peer counseling, a system of training people to help each other through empathy and decision making, are. Classroom exercises manual and all class materials. Peers provide support and guidance to people on their journey to recovery. In time, they developed services such as peer counseling, wheelchair repair, advocacy, and legal services. It is recommended that the mentor be at least two years older than the mentee. Ny peer specialist peer support services nys mental.
Peer support workers may need to develop additional core competencies to provide services to specific groups who also share common experiences, such as family members. We have organized this manual into a workbook format. This training manual describes an educational procedure in which students counsel and help facilitate the positive growth and development of other students in their own age group. Four pillars of effectiveness of peer counselling programs. A business owner might counsel other new or potential business owners on starting a venture. Before the peer counselor training checklist pdf peer counselor training checklist pdf peer counselor. Examine your personal experience personal experience in addictions recovery or in a mental health treatment program is necessary to. Ny peer specialists peer support ny certified peer specialist. Cps is not an entrylevel position and the training is designed for people who have some knowledge and experience with peer support. A peer counselor is in a unique position to assist another disabled individual with dealing with life. The peer specialist certification process in new york state. New york state childrens health and behavioral health. The academy provides workshops on ipv, teen dating violence and healthy relationships to young people, parents and adult staff who work with teens.
Each module will have a basic framework of information, classroom discussion points, small group exercises, examples. Pdf theory and practice of peer counselling researchgate. Peer counselling training manual survivors of abuse. Ny peer specialists peer support ny certified peer. National certified peer specialist ncps certification get. Frequently asked questions faq online user guide support user support team. Peers samhsa substance abuse and mental health services. This certification is funded through the new york state office of mental health nysomh and managed. Virtual cpc trainings and testing will begin in may for cpc applicants who are currently working, or who have job offers as peer counselors, at community behavioral health agencies providing peer services. Further information about peer2peer, including the free training manual in different european languages can be obtained from the project website. Thriveatwork courses are designed to help prepare you for nys peer specialist certification and support trainees in furthering career options. The new york peer specialist certification board defines a nycps new york. By becoming a new york certified peer specialist, you are recognized as a qualified professional working with individuals in the mental health system based on the shared personal experience paradigm. Approved cpc applicants will be contacted by the training contractor if they qualify for this training.
Sample forms are included for planning, activities, discussion questions, and evaluation as well as practices which tend to sabotage peer counseling programs. Experience shows that about 30 40 hours of training are required. Experiential learning opportunities john jay college of. Pace volunteer manual independent living resource centre. Peer counseling training programs provide basic education in areas like counseling techniques, communication skills and barriers to recovery. R peer counselling training manual this manual is designed as a textbook for an 18session training course, and is not intended to stand alone without the inclass training.
This peer educators training manual has been informed by the situational assessment report on prevention and management of emerging forms of violence in learning institutions in kenya carried out by moe in 2017. Peer counselling training manual third edition this manual was funded by grants from nova scotia department of health and wellness consumer led initiatives 201112 and the nova scotia mental health foundation. Each peer mediators curriculum set includes one copy each of the program implementation guide, trainers manual, and student workbook, a dvd of all the peer mediators training videos, and a cd containing electronic versions of the three manuals. Workshops are delivered through a peer educator model. Peer specialist certification new york state office of. Peer support training manual student learning development. Mentors and mentees are peers within the same school community or are in schools that have a crossage connection ie. It is generally a struggle for the peers to relearn new ways of being with someone. We hope you will find this manual accessible and useful. Pdf the rationale, origins, and practice of peer counseling. She received an emerson grant to research peer counseling at other schools and universities, cowrite the manual, and help plan training and other aspects of the program. I appeal to all stakeholders and partners in the education sector to use this manual and other related. New free peer support training resources scottish recovery. Part 2, guidelines for the training of peer support, focuses on.
The purpose of the recovery to practice next steps training is to bring together peer support providers from a variety of places geography, philosophy, training, lived experiences, educational backgrounds, and perspectives to share the richness of their lived experiences as peer providers, learn with and from each other, and come to a common understanding of how to support. The issue of training is controversial due to lack of harmonized training manual. Our peer support specialists own experiences with mental health or substance misuse challenges can help you move through difficult times and introduce some of the choices that are available for you to deal with your emotional challenges. Conclusion peer counseling is a developing concept that should not be looked upon as a panacea for alleviating personal problems in others. Once you focus on an area or topic, pursue peer counseling opportunities by contacting related institutions and individuals. The comprehensive peer educator training curriculum and implementation manual are the result of many peoples hard work and dedication to the greater involvement of people living with hiv gipa and familyfocused hiv care and treatment. These training materials are designed for agencies and staff who are responsible for running a peer counseling program. Counseling center peer counseling hamilton college. Peer support and recovery training offers a library of recoverybased material, training curricula and consultation services. Sera davidow of the western mass peer network and western mass. Peer counseling peer counseling is a process by which one person is helped by another who has had similar or related experiences. Crossage peer mentoring focuses on the relationships. When you call nyc well press 2 for english, 3 for spanish, 4 for mandarin or cantonese, then press 1 to speak or chat with a peer support specialist. Funding to revise the peer counselling training programme and manual was provided by the nova.
Counseling center resources office of counseling and. If you have any questions or suggestions for other topics, please contact scott sokoloski at 215. Peer support training manual 2005 cmha bc division consumer development project vi section 4 other important issues session 119. The report includes all peer program locations, and the numbers served. Washington state certified peer counselor training manual revised july 2009. Washington state certified peer counselor training manual. This course is a continuation of the online training for certified peer counselors. Get the training required to begin work as a peer counselor. This curriculum is a training guide for instructors and a resource guide for students of peer counseling. The benefits of peer counseling disabled women face dual. Aids institute certified peer worker course catalogue updated july 2017. On august 31, 2012, president obama signed an executive order instructing the vha to hire 800 peertopeer support.
New york state childrens health and behavioral health services billing and coding manual version 20192 october 2019 page 5 general the purpose of this manual is to provide billing information regarding the implementation by the new york state department of health nys doh, office of. Purpose of this training manual this training manual is for instructors and students in the washington state youth and family certified peer counseling course. I appeal to all stakeholders and partners in the education sector to. Becoming an ncpscredentialed peer support specialist demonstrates that. A member of the first peer counseling class, isabel worked with our staff counselors to create the training manual. Ny state department of health aids institutes nqc quality. Peer support washington state health care authority. The more familiar you are with what peer counseling is, the more you will gain from the training.
We have grown to 22 countries, 40 classes, 20 faculty and 5 languages. Technical details of hiring peer specialists in vha 21 7. The members have diverse backgrounds and possess extensive expertise in many facets of peer support and mental health services. The academy of peer services is an training platform for individuals delivering peer support services in nys. Resources for peers during the covid19 pandemic resources for mental and emotional wellbeing information for individuals receiving telehealth services request for peer program information during the 2019 legislative session, 2shb 94 called for a report on all peer programs in washington. National certified peer specialist ncps certification. Massachusetts certified peer specialist cpstraining program. The following resources were used to compile this manual peer support worker training manual for consumers of mental health services, written by angela neuhausler. Four pillars of effectiveness of peer counselling programs in. Some peer counselors visit new moms in the hospital to help them get a good start with breastfeeding. Training and credentialing must be defined by the state, providing peer support providers with a basic set of competencies necessary to. Massachusetts certified peer specialist cpstraining.
Available in english, spanish, mandarin and cantonese 247365. The peer counseling program began in the spring of 20 under the direction of mrs. Look through this handbook before the training workshop. Peer specialist toolkit implementing peer support services. Washington state certified peer counselor curriculum. Peer support training manual trinity college dublin.
The nyc well can connect you with a trained peer support specialist who will support you during a crisis and listen when you need to talk with someone. This manual is the result of our experience in establishing a peer support programme during the last three years. Specialist as a person who, by virtue of special knowledge, training, and experience, is uniquely able to inform, motivate, guide, and support persons in recovery. The materials present a model peer counseling training program consisting of 32 sessions in which group process is used, including eight components focusing on the skill development areas of. Part 2, guidelines for the training of peer support, focuses on the training of peer support workers and. How do i build support for pee r specialists and integrate them onto my team. The course is designed to prepare individuals to become certified peer counselors in the state of washington. The members of the nypscb are appointed by the nys office of mental health to represent the peer specialist community. The counseling center has collected a number of guides and links to helpful information about common challenges that college students encounter. Individuals who earn the ncps go above and beyond state certification to. Peer specialist fundamentals net training institute.
Manual for peer counsellor training dr bill coleman. Since that inauspicious beginning, over two hundred independent. It is a practical resource to be drawn from, and not an exact blueprint for peer support training. The academy of peer services is a training and technical assistance center whose purpose is to improve peer provided services in new york state through the enhancement of skills and education. In a crossage peer mentoring program, older youth mentor younger students. Thriveatwork peer specialist training application overview. The shared experience of being in recovery from a mental health andor substance use condition or being a family member is the foundation on which the peer recovery support. There has been a long tradition in the training of human services professionals to include experiential learning opportunities in order to build practioners skills and to help facilitate student. New york certified peer specialist nycps application ny peer. Peer support trainings through national programs i. Examine your personal experience personal experience in addictions recovery or in a mental health treatment program is necessary to become a certified peer counselor.
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