Are you ready to become a skilled peer support host?

If you're ready to make a positive impact in the mental health space, look no further!

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What's in this course?

  • 9 Course Topics

    Participate in 9 modules covering everything from facilitation skills, to emotional safety, to trauma sensitivity and crisis response.

  • 42 Instructional Video's

    Learn from 7 seasoned ShareWell Hosts and professional facilitators through dynamic instructional video lessons and PDF resources.

  • 14 Exercises for Self-Discovery

    Knowing yourself as a facilitator is key to leading impactful support groups. Dive into our exercises for self-discovery to achieve greater self-awareness and growth.

What People Are Saying!

β€œI think the training is excellent. I learned what peer support is and is not. I’m walking away feeling more confident that facilitation is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice. I am looking forward to hosting my first session. After the training, I feel ready.”

Ryan

β€œI’m a former therapist and still learned a lot from this training. The boundaries module was particularly helpful for me personally. I so often forget to set them and pay the price later. I believe this will be a valuable resource for anyone, regardless of facilitation experience.”

Fatima

β€œMy key learning was that you don't have to be an expert to help others struggling with mental health. Being in a peer support group with people you can actually relate to can make all the difference. I’m glad this training can support me in learning how to be a good peer support host and that hosting is also beneficial for my healing.”

Renee B

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction From ShareWell Founder

    2. ShareWell Mission

    3. What is Peer Support?

    4. Peer Support Is...

    5. Why is Peer Support Powerful?

    6. Hosting on ShareWell

    7. Hosting Recap

    8. Benefits of ShareWell

    9. Amplify Your Own Healing

    10. Self Discovery Questions

    11. Feedback πŸ™

    1. What is Emotional Safety?

    2. How Do I Create Emotional Safety?

    3. Creating a Safe Place for Feelings

    4. Basic Principles

    5. Establishing Ground Rules

    6. Maintaining Confidentiality

    7. Respecting Boundaries

    8. Example

    9. Groundrule Recap

    10. Emotional Safety Checklist

    11. Language Tips

    12. Summary

    13. Reflection Questions

    14. FEEDBACK πŸ™

    1. Introduction to April

    2. Boundaries and Self-Care

    3. Why Boundaries and Self-Care?

    4. Compassion Fatigue

    5. Tips to Avoid Compassion Fatigue

    6. Maintain a Healthy Routine

    7. Seek Support from ShareWell Hosts

    8. Set Boundaries

    9. Self-Reflection

    10. Self-Assessment

    11. Self-Care

    12. Don't Just Give, Receive

    13. Peer Support is a Two-Way Street

    14. Lead By Example

    15. Recognize Your Warning Signs

    16. Reach Out for Help

    17. Nourish Wellness Outside of ShareWell

    18. Boundaries #1 Rule

    19. What Are Boundaries?

    20. Why Do I Need Them?

    21. Benefits of Setting Boundaries

    22. Three Ways to Set Boundaries

    23. When to Say "No"

    24. When to Take a Break

    25. Follow Through

    26. Journal Prompt

    27. Summary

    1. Introduction to Jack

    2. Facilitation Skills

    3. Facilitator Mindset

    4. Great Peer Support Hosts Also...

    5. 10 Elements of Facilitation

    6. Always Support, Never Criticize

    7. Respond With Empathy

    8. Don't Try to Fix

    9. Encourage Independent Behavior

    10. Disagree With Grace

    11. Avoid Arguements

    12. Use "I" Statements

    13. Avoid "You" Statements

    14. Validate Sharing

    15. Manage the Time

    16. Invite the Quieter Voices Forward

    17. Create a Feedback Loop

    18. Summary

    19. Bonus Material

    20. Active Listening PDF

    21. Communication Best Practices

    22. FEEDBACK πŸ™

    1. Inclusion 101

    2. How Can You Be More Inclusive?

    3. Let's Talk About Bias

    4. More about Bias

    5. Bias Can Block Understanding

    6. Affinity Bias, Beauty Bias and The Halo Effect

    7. Conformity Bias and Groupthink

    8. The Horn Effect and Victim-Blaming

    9. Giving Grace

    10. Reflection Questions

    11. FEEDBACK πŸ™

    1. Introduction to Fausta

    2. Triggers & Trauma

    3. What is a Trigger?

    4. Will I Get Triggered?

    5. Trigger Warnings

    6. Self-Assessment for Facilitators

    7. How to Manage Triggers

    8. Permission to Take Space

    9. Be Thoughtful About Language

    10. You Can't Avoid Every Trigger

    11. Check In

    12. Watch, Listen, Reflect

    13. Advice from a Host - What to look out for

    14. Roleplay - Peer Triggered In Session

    15. Roleplay 2 - Peer Triggered by Meditation

    16. Summary

    17. Take-Aways

    18. FEEDBACK πŸ™

About this course

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  • 154 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

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Course Reviews

5 star rating

Great Training Guide!

sjoseph0023 Shay Joseph

I really enjoyed the content and thorough yet concise information that was provided in the training module. I look forward to hosting my first session!

I really enjoyed the content and thorough yet concise information that was provided in the training module. I look forward to hosting my first session!

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Informative course

ReallyBrandie Brandie

A lot of thought and effort went into creating this course. I found it interesting and provided me with sound guidance.

A lot of thought and effort went into creating this course. I found it interesting and provided me with sound guidance.

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5 star rating

Worth it

HopefulHeart Lotus

Professional, thorough & inclusive training

Professional, thorough & inclusive training

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5 star rating

Excellent and Thorough Training

Vanessa Harrill

This Host training was very informative and thorough, as it included information regarding what Peer Groups are and are not, and what Hosts should and should not do. The training also included a step by step activity to help you think about your d...

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This Host training was very informative and thorough, as it included information regarding what Peer Groups are and are not, and what Hosts should and should not do. The training also included a step by step activity to help you think about your discussion topic, and how to launch your session. This training was great.

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Overall Training

Jesca Jesca

This was an overload of information, in an incredibly positive manner. Most of it I am already aware of, however I was not aware in this particular light. Having a voice and reason behind what was learned in a course proves to be way more valuable.

This was an overload of information, in an incredibly positive manner. Most of it I am already aware of, however I was not aware in this particular light. Having a voice and reason behind what was learned in a course proves to be way more valuable.

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5 star rating

ShareWell Peer Support Training is Great!

mf1438 Mark

ShareWell peer support training gave me the tools and instilled confidence for me to become a host. I have a lot of experience hosting group meetings, but I wasn't sure what to expect as a ShareWell host. Now that I know what is expected of me, I ...

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ShareWell peer support training gave me the tools and instilled confidence for me to become a host. I have a lot of experience hosting group meetings, but I wasn't sure what to expect as a ShareWell host. Now that I know what is expected of me, I feel confident I can help others.

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Off to a good start!

Christopher Boorman

I feel confident I can do this and the videos are the perfect length to encourage us.

I feel confident I can do this and the videos are the perfect length to encourage us.

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Great Experience!

HonoringMissBee HonoringMissBee

This training was a great intro to Sharewell, facilitating and other key topics that are important in order to be effective on this platform. The training was digestible and engaging and was not overwhelming. Good job!

This training was a great intro to Sharewell, facilitating and other key topics that are important in order to be effective on this platform. The training was digestible and engaging and was not overwhelming. Good job!

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Information presented was easy to understand and grasp.

DeeHost Deline

The information presented during training covered many topics that will help make me a host that grows within this forum.

The information presented during training covered many topics that will help make me a host that grows within this forum.

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Seriously should be mandated

CatAstrophe Cat Astrophe

Of course, if you have experience or a degree, negate my prior comment. And even if you do, but are new to the platform,i feel this is a must. Its super quick, really thorough, and beyond helpful. If you havent have hours of sessions acclimating t...

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Of course, if you have experience or a degree, negate my prior comment. And even if you do, but are new to the platform,i feel this is a must. Its super quick, really thorough, and beyond helpful. If you havent have hours of sessions acclimating to the vibe here at sharewell this is a great shortcut. Its also a good refresher for us regulars who just need a confidence boost that we have what it take to switch roles.

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INCREDIBLE Program

Denver Jade

Hi. I absolutely LOVE this program, as it is detailed in the most concise of ways. It held my attention throughout and was clear and to the point. Thank you so much for this and I can't wait to put this training into action!!

Hi. I absolutely LOVE this program, as it is detailed in the most concise of ways. It held my attention throughout and was clear and to the point. Thank you so much for this and I can't wait to put this training into action!!

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Informative and High Quality Modules

Jalissa Carter

I really appreciate how informative and high quality the modules are. It makes it easy to comprehend as a trainee.

I really appreciate how informative and high quality the modules are. It makes it easy to comprehend as a trainee.

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