CORE

The Mental Health Peer Specialist training require prior completion of the CORE training. These specialized courses are designed for individuals who have personally faced mental health challenges and are eager to utilize their own experiences to support others in their paths to recovery.

What will you learn

• • Explore lived experience, personal stories, and diverse pathways to recovery.
• • Acquire and apply peer support principles through activities and scenarios.
• • Understand the role of a peer professional, distinguish it from clinical services, and explore ethical considerations.
• • Gain insights into equity, justice, and the impact of oppression on mental health, and understand trauma-informed peer support.
• • Enhance communication skills and learn about validation, asking questions, and reflection in peer-based communication.