Peer Support Flashcards
- One that is of equal standing with another
2. Companion, fellow
Peer
Is a system of giving and receiving help founded on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful
Peer support
When people are able to “be” w/ each other w/out the constraints of traditional relationships. The connection is a deep, holistic understanding. The relationship allows members of the peer community to try out new behaviors w/ one another and move beyond previously held self-concepts built on disability, diagnosis, and trauma
Mutual empowerment
Peer support is based on and includes the following except:
- Relationships that are respectful, hopeful, trusting - letting an individual be the expert on him/herself - a support system that focuses on diagnoses, disabilities, and deficits - promotion of self-determination and self-confidence - the same as a social friendship - offering help when needed and encouraging the peer to explore and take risks - an opportunity to offer info/education - a relationship where the power differential is minimal
- A support system that focuses on diagnoses, disabilities, and deficits
- The same as a social friendship
Is Peer support an “us” versus “them” mentality, or tokenism
No
is to purposely and deliberately sustain and advocate for someone of equal worth and similar experience who is under trial or affliction. It is a purposeful way of being in a relationship.
Intentional peer support
Which is not part of the role of peer support:
- helps to set personal goals - does tasks for the person - sees the person as a whole in the context of the persons roles, family, community - motivates thru hope and inspiration - teaches the person how to accomplish daily tasks - gives resources and money to the person - helps the person find professional services from lawyers, doctors, psychologists or financial advisors
- does tasks for the person
- gives resources and money to the person
A process of change whereby individuals improve their health and wellness, to live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential
Recovery
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery
- emerges from hope. - Is supported thru relationships & social networks
- is person-driven. - is culturally based
- occurs thru many pathways. - is supported by addressing trauma
- is holistic. - involves the individual, family, and community
- is supported by peers & allies. - is based on respect
What are the 4 dimensions that are essential to a person living successfully in recovery
- Health: overcoming or managing one’s diseases/symptoms
- Home: having a stable & safe place to live
- Purpose: conducting meaningful daily activities: job, school, volunteerism
- Community: having relationships & social networks that provide support, friendship, love and hope
This is a term popularized by Carl Rogers whose belief was that if a person in therapy or in some form of a helping relationship rcvd this from the person delivering help, the patient would gain the ability to increase self-esteem that perhaps was not developed in relationships during their formative years
Unconditional positive regard
Is recovery a linear or cyclical process
Cyclical process
_____ provides the essential and motivating message of a better future that people can and do overcome the barriers and obstacles that confront them. It is internalized but can be fostered by peers, families, friends, providers and others. It is the catalyst of the recovery process
Hope
As a role model, are we someone who is perfect and has all the answers and fixes all problems and has never experienced big feelings or significant symptoms
No
This is using our voice to transform an entire system
System advocacy
What are some of the tasks of a peer specialist
- To listen. 8. To explore risk while maintaining safety
- To encourage. 9. To explore strengths & provide help in getting past barriers
- Help explore hopes/dreams. 10. Facilitate recovery classes
- To guide. 11. To facilitate groups
- To mentor/coach. 12. To represent peers
- To help navigate activities w/in the community
- To help navigate mental health/addiction
- To keep adequate notes of intervention and phone calls
- To serve as a supporter
To bounce back; is a process where we learn from negative experiences to build skills to cope w/ future challenges. Is one of the greatest benefits of adversity
Resilient
What are the 4 key strengths that can support the building of resiliency
- Social competence
- Problem solving
- Autonomy
- Sense of purpose
The ability to form and sustain relationships
Social competence
Using critical thinking and decision-making skills
Problem solving
The ability to make personal choices
Autonomy
A belief that life is important and has meaning
Sense of purpose
It is a way of being w/ a client, not just a set of techniques for doing counseling
Motivational interviewing
Why is 1st person language important in peer support. It not only creates focus on personal experience it also….
Makes it clear to the listener you are speaking from personal experience and not in a remote sense.
- it enforces the principle of mutual experience w/in peer support
- supports active listening