LiveWellVolunteers
Helping to ensure all people with depression have equal access to the support they need to live well
Support Group Peer Facilitators
Qualifications
All peer candidates must have:
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Lived experience with depression and resilience
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A desire to support, empower, and inspire others to live well with depression
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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The ability to work as part of a team
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A willingness to attend at least four LiveWell support groups prior to the training process
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A willingness to participate in an all-day (6 hour) online training
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A willingness to commit to facilitate a LW support group twice a month (or every other week)
About the (Online) Training
Program participants will be trained in and be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
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The peer recovery movement in historical context
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The values, underlying principles, and mechanisms that inform both the LiveWell Program and experiential learning
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Active-listening skills
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Group facilitation skills, including integrating principles of trauma-informed peer support and creating inclusive discussionsā
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Suicide preventionāā
Thank you for your interest in becoming a LiveWell Volunteer Support Group Peer Facilitator!
* Please keep in mind that because the number of applicants usually exceeds the number of open slots available for new peer facilitators, we cannot guarantee your application will result in a position. Decisions are often made on scheduling needs and availability and other factors -- so if you are not chosen, it is by no means a determination of your worth or our belief in your potential to be a good peer support group facilitator. And thank you for your understanding.
