Peer support is a group of volunteers within an organisation who provides support to colleagues. Peer support involves using listening skills and knowledge of the workplace to encourage colleagues to manage their stress reaction.
The role of the peer support volunteer is not psychological counselling, but to provide appropriate emotional support, relevant information and to refer to professional support if necessary.
Peer 15 support volunteers can also complement broader organisational support programs and provide a cost effective, ‘on the ground support’ system.
The aim of this program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to become a Peer Support Volunteer and support their colleagues during stressful times, whilst maintaining their own self-care.
At TELUS Health, we are committed to enhancing organisational wellbeing and performance through our expertly crafted programs. Our offerings are designed with a deep understanding of both current clinical research and the evolving needs of modern workplaces. Here’s how our programs stand out:
Quality Assured: Developed by our team of highly experienced Organisational Development Consultants and senior psychologists, our programs are based on the latest clinical research and evidence.
Flexible Delivery: We understand that workplaces are evolving. All programs have the flexibility to be delivered either face-to-face or online.
Holistic offering that is proactive and preventative: Covering all aspects of work and life – mental, physical, social and financial, our programs provide a holistic approach to building healthy, resilient, high-performing individuals and teams.
Elevate performance and productivity: Happy and healthy people equate to productive and engaged workforce. When you equip your people with the skills, they need to proactively manage their health and wellbeing, you elevate the performance of your entire workforce.
To protect the participants privacy and allow them a safe space to share, TELUS Health does not allow live recordings. This topic is available as a pre-recording for an additional fee.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to: