Certified Peer Support Specialist: A Complete Guide
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to become a certified peer support specialist. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning approach
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Peer Support
- Defining peer support and its importance
- History and evolution of peer support
- Key principles and values of peer support
- Roles and responsibilities of a peer support specialist
Module 2: Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use
- Overview of mental health and substance use disorders
- Signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
- Understanding trauma and its impact on mental health
- Introduction to substance use and addiction
Module 3: Peer Support Skills and Techniques
- Active listening and empathy
- Building rapport and trust
- Effective communication and conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Module 4: Cultural Competence and Diversity
- Understanding cultural differences and nuances
- Addressing power dynamics and privilege
- Working with diverse populations and communities
- Cultural humility and self-awareness
Module 5: Ethics and Boundaries
- Understanding ethics and boundaries in peer support
- Confidentiality and informed consent
- Dual relationships and conflicts of interest
- Maintaining professional boundaries
Module 6: Self-Care and Burnout Prevention
- Importance of self-care for peer support specialists
- Recognizing signs of burnout and compassion fatigue
- Strategies for maintaining self-care and well-being
- Building a support network and seeking help when needed
Module 7: Group Facilitation and Leadership
- Facilitating groups and meetings
- Leadership skills and styles
- Managing group dynamics and conflicts
- Creating a safe and inclusive group environment
Module 8: Community Engagement and Outreach
- Building relationships with community organizations and partners
- Outreach and engagement strategies
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness in community engagement
- Evaluating community engagement efforts
Module 9: Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Importance of accurate and timely documentation
- Best practices for record-keeping and data management
- Confidentiality and security of records
- Using technology for documentation and record-keeping
Module 10: Certification and Professional Development
- Overview of certification requirements and process
- Maintaining certification and ongoing professional development
- Staying current with industry developments and best practices
- Building a professional network and seeking mentorship
Certification Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, recognizing their achievement as a certified peer support specialist.
Course Format This course is delivered online, with interactive and engaging lessons, quizzes, and assessments. Participants will have lifetime access to course materials and can complete the course at their own pace.
Technical Requirements - Computer or mobile device with internet access
- Web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (for PDF documents)
Support Participants will have access to technical support and course instructors through email, phone, or online chat.,
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning approach
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Peer Support
- Defining peer support and its importance
- History and evolution of peer support
- Key principles and values of peer support
- Roles and responsibilities of a peer support specialist
Module 2: Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use
- Overview of mental health and substance use disorders
- Signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
- Understanding trauma and its impact on mental health
- Introduction to substance use and addiction
Module 3: Peer Support Skills and Techniques
- Active listening and empathy
- Building rapport and trust
- Effective communication and conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Module 4: Cultural Competence and Diversity
- Understanding cultural differences and nuances
- Addressing power dynamics and privilege
- Working with diverse populations and communities
- Cultural humility and self-awareness
Module 5: Ethics and Boundaries
- Understanding ethics and boundaries in peer support
- Confidentiality and informed consent
- Dual relationships and conflicts of interest
- Maintaining professional boundaries
Module 6: Self-Care and Burnout Prevention
- Importance of self-care for peer support specialists
- Recognizing signs of burnout and compassion fatigue
- Strategies for maintaining self-care and well-being
- Building a support network and seeking help when needed
Module 7: Group Facilitation and Leadership
- Facilitating groups and meetings
- Leadership skills and styles
- Managing group dynamics and conflicts
- Creating a safe and inclusive group environment
Module 8: Community Engagement and Outreach
- Building relationships with community organizations and partners
- Outreach and engagement strategies
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness in community engagement
- Evaluating community engagement efforts
Module 9: Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Importance of accurate and timely documentation
- Best practices for record-keeping and data management
- Confidentiality and security of records
- Using technology for documentation and record-keeping
Module 10: Certification and Professional Development
- Overview of certification requirements and process
- Maintaining certification and ongoing professional development
- Staying current with industry developments and best practices
- Building a professional network and seeking mentorship
Certification Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, recognizing their achievement as a certified peer support specialist.
Course Format This course is delivered online, with interactive and engaging lessons, quizzes, and assessments. Participants will have lifetime access to course materials and can complete the course at their own pace.
Technical Requirements - Computer or mobile device with internet access
- Web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (for PDF documents)
Support Participants will have access to technical support and course instructors through email, phone, or online chat.,
Course Format This course is delivered online, with interactive and engaging lessons, quizzes, and assessments. Participants will have lifetime access to course materials and can complete the course at their own pace.
Technical Requirements - Computer or mobile device with internet access
- Web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (for PDF documents)
Support Participants will have access to technical support and course instructors through email, phone, or online chat.,
- Computer or mobile device with internet access
- Web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (for PDF documents)