Georgia Peer Support Project

Training Agenda

Day 1


9:00a – 9:30a

Session I: Welcome

9:30a – 10:45a

Session II:

What is Peer Support?

 

10:45a – 11:00a

Break

 

11:00a – 12:00a

Session II (continues):

What is Peer Support?

12:00 – 12:45p Lunch
12:45p – 2:00p

Session III:

Why is Peer Support Important?

2:00p – 2:30p

Session IV:

What Knowledge and Skills Do I Need to Become a Peer Supporter?

2:30p – 2:45p

Break

 

2:45p – 4:00p

Session IV-1:

Listening and Communicating


 

 

Day 2


9:00a – 10:45a

Session IV-1 (continues):

Listening and Communicating

10:45a – 11:00a

Break

 

11:00a – 12:00

Session IV-1 (concludes):

Listening and Communicating

12:00 – 12:45p Lunch
12:45p – 2:30p

Session IV-2:

Supporting Self-Direction

 

2:30p – 2:45p

Break

2:45p – 4:00p

Session IV-2 (concludes):

Supporting Self-Direction

 


 

Day 3

 

9:00a – 10:00a

Session IV-3:

Helping People Find Community Services

 

10:00a – 10:45a

Session IV-4:

Directing People to Work Resources

 

11:00a – 12:00

Session IV-5:

Helping People Develop Relationships

 

12:00 – 12:45p Lunch
12:45p – 1:15p

Session IV-6:

Setting Boundaries as a Peer Supporter

1:15p – 2:30p

Session IV-7:

Knowing How and When to Ask for Help

2:30p – 2:45p

Break

 

2:45p – 4:00p

Session V:

Summarize and “Test” Skills and Knowledge


Session VI:

Peer Supporters Supporting One Another
Program Evaluation
Adjournment & Presentation of Certificates