To have peer-led training and peer supervision, provided by a service user led organization and group supervision to share insights, coping strategies and experiences.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

When peer support workers feel the need to act like a professional to ‘fit in’ with the team, they neglect the unique personal experience and may not remain true to themselves.

Hard to maintain the distinct role

Repper, J., & Carter, T. (2011). A review of the literature on peer support in mental health services. Journal of mental health, 20(4), 392-411. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638237.2011.583947

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