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3 Definition “Relationships built and nurtured through shared experiences. People who have liked experiences can better relate and can consequently offer more empathy and validation.” (Sherry Mead)TRANSCRIPT
Peer Support
Lunatics taking over the asylum?
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Contents Concept Evidence Practicalities Reflections Q&A
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Definition
“Relationships built and nurtured through shared experiences. People who have liked experiences can better relate and can consequently offer more empathy and validation.” (Sherry Mead)
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Levels of Peer-Ness
Peers in existing posts
Peers in created posts
Peers in outside agencies
Supported peer efforts
Peers in mutual support
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Evidence of benefit For Service Users
○ Increased independence ○ Increased empowerment○ Increased self-esteem ○ Greater sense of acceptance
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For System ○ Reduced length of stay○ Reduced admission rate ○ Reduced readmission rate○ Cost saving
Evidence of benefit
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Scotland Evaluation○ 80% service users said that having a PSW helped my
recovery ○ 90% service users said that a PSW could relate and
understand better than a typical MHP ○ 94% would recommend PSW service to a friend
Evidence of benefit
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Practicalities Training for the peers
○ Listening ○ Story Telling ○ Trauma ○ Boundaries ○ Empowerment ○ Problem solving
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Practicalities Space and time for clinical teams
○ Being open and honest ○ Allowing uncertainty○ Facilitating open discussion and debate
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Personal Reflection
