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To Engage Peer Support Culture to Inspire Hope and Strengthen Resiliency
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To Engage Peer Support Culture to Inspire Hope and Strengthen Resiliency
Peer Support offers a strength based opportunity that opens the door for meaningful conversation and connection in the moment.
I have experienced the positive impact that peer connections cultivate, increasing self-determination, sense of belonging and trust one step at a time. Peer Support builds solid bridges exploring how we can grow to
Peer Support offers a strength based opportunity that opens the door for meaningful conversation and connection in the moment.
I have experienced the positive impact that peer connections cultivate, increasing self-determination, sense of belonging and trust one step at a time. Peer Support builds solid bridges exploring how we can grow together as individuals as well as a resilient community.
Currently, I am practicing peer support within a community clinic setting in Calgary, AB. I have been a part of a multi-disciplinary team since 2017. The Peer Supporter Competencies as outlined by Peer Support Canada have been beneficial to me both personally & professionally.
I am grateful and honoured to be a part of the Peer Support movement embracing recovery orientated practices inspiring hope for myself, as well as others.
I am thankful for the monthly Community of Practice and continued educational opportunities that Western Canada Peer Training Society offers. It fills my heart to be a part of a community that brings diverse perspectives offering each other acceptance, dignity and respect. We are not alone and together we are in fact stronger!
NOTE: All memberships purchased after the November AGM will be good from the time of membership until December 31st the end of the following year.
In kind donation of 15 hours , attendance at a minimum 5 meetings per year plus attendance at the AGM.
Includes access to all education capsules for the year. (There is no tax receipt for membership fees).
Phase 2 expands opportunities for peer support work experience, as Phase 1 showed that training subsidies alone may not be enough to connect financially challenged learners with a peer support position. On-the-job experience is often required to secure a peer supporter role and break the cycle of exclusion that can leave peers isolated and hinder their development.
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$800 - Sponsor one practicum placement includes tax receipt and recognition if desired
Registered Charitable Number: 79300 5117 RR0001
"Lived experience" refers to the personal knowledge gained from being directly impacted by a specific situation or circumstance. In healthcare, it specifically applies to individuals who have experienced life-altering health conditions, relied heavily on secondary health services, and faced power imbalances within the healthcare system. This perspective is valuable and offers unique insights for healthcare professionals and policymakers.
Peer support services offer practical experience, emotional support, and encouragement to individuals with similar experiences, fostering a sense of community and improving mental health outcomes. Studies have found that incorporating peer support into mental health services is cost-effective and reduces the burden on the mental health system, making it an essential component of community-based mental health care.
A mentor is an experienced peer who models recovery, encourages self-care, connects with peers, and develops supportive relationships to motivate and support their peers in the work place.
Join us to deepen your expertise in peer support by interacting with others who do the same thing!
Details
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
LOCATION: The Summit - 1015 - 17th Street NW, Calgary, AB
Join Zoom Meeting:
Link: https://albertahealthservices.zoom.us/j/63518129999?pwd=MVVINUJIMkxxeEdZdnVqMGhmei9wdz09
Meeting ID: 635 1812 9999
Passcode: 529417
Please call or text Debbie Wiebe at
403-862-4783 to confirm your attendance.
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