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What mistakes should you avoid in peer support?

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Peer support is a valuable and rewarding skill that can help others cope with challenges, recover from trauma, and build resilience. However, it also comes with some potential pitfalls that can undermine your effectiveness, damage your relationships, or harm your own well-being. In this article, we will explore some of the common mistakes that you should avoid in peer support, and how to prevent or correct them.

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Rahul Malik

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1 Not setting boundaries

One of the most important aspects of peer support is establishing clear and respectful boundaries with the people you support. Boundaries help you define your role, expectations, limits, and responsibilities, and protect you from burnout, over-involvement, or ethical dilemmas. Without boundaries, you may end up taking on too much, feeling resentful, or crossing the line between support and friendship. To avoid this mistake, you should communicate your boundaries upfront, stick to them consistently, and renegotiate them if needed.

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Rahul Malik

Empowering Global Aspirations | Advisor for international Relation : Board of Professional Training and education I Occupational Therapist I Education Consutant | Educator | Inspiring Future Leaders I Learner I
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As an OT, I recognize the pivotal role of setting boundaries in peer support. Clear boundaries define my professional role, ensuring a balance between support and maintaining ethical standards. This practice safeguards against burnout and fosters a healthier, more effective peer support dynamic. Effective communication of boundaries establishes a foundation for a respectful and constructive relationship, contributing to the overall well-being of both the supporter and the supported.

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2 Giving advice or solutions

Another common mistake in peer support is trying to fix the problems of the people you support, or telling them what to do or how to feel. This can be tempting, especially if you have gone through similar experiences or have some expertise in the topic. However, this can also be counterproductive, as it may disempower, invalidate, or frustrate the people you support, or create dependency or conflict. Instead of giving advice or solutions, you should focus on listening, empathizing, validating, and asking open-ended questions that help the people you support explore their own options and resources.

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Rahul Malik

Empowering Global Aspirations | Advisor for international Relation : Board of Professional Training and education I Occupational Therapist I Education Consutant | Educator | Inspiring Future Leaders I Learner I
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In occupational therapy, my role is rooted in empowering individuals to navigate challenges independently. I value the importance of avoiding the common mistake of providing unsolicited advice or solutions. Instead, I prioritize active listening, empathy, and validation. By asking open-ended questions, I encourage individuals to explore their own options and resources, promoting autonomy and self-discovery. This approach fosters a client-centered environment, ensuring that individuals feel heard and supported in their unique journeys.

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3 Not seeking supervision

Peer support is not a solo activity. It requires ongoing learning, reflection, and feedback from others who understand and appreciate your role. Supervision is a vital component of peer support, as it helps you improve your skills, address any challenges or concerns, and cope with the emotional impact of your work. Not seeking supervision can lead to isolation, stress, or errors in your practice. To avoid this mistake, you should seek regular and quality supervision from a qualified and supportive supervisor, or join a peer support network or group.

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Engaging in peer support without supervision is like navigating uncharted waters alone. Supervision enhances skills, addresses challenges, and provides a vital outlet for the emotional aspects of our work. It's not a sign of weakness but a commitment to excellence. Regular, quality supervision is key to avoiding isolation, managing stress, and ensuring the highest standards of practice.

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4 Neglecting self-care

Peer support can be rewarding, but also demanding and draining. It can expose you to the pain, trauma, or distress of others, and trigger your own emotions or memories. It can also consume a lot of your time, energy, and attention. If you neglect your self-care, you may experience compassion fatigue, burnout, or vicarious trauma, which can affect your health, happiness, and performance. To avoid this mistake, you should prioritize your self-care, and practice healthy habits such as setting realistic goals, taking breaks, exercising, sleeping well, eating well, and seeking support when needed.

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Rahul Malik

Empowering Global Aspirations | Advisor for international Relation : Board of Professional Training and education I Occupational Therapist I Education Consutant | Educator | Inspiring Future Leaders I Learner I
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In the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT), recognizing the value of appropriate peer support is indispensable. Engaging in peer support allows for the sharing of experiences and insights, enhancing professional growth. However, it's vital to acknowledge the potential toll it can take on one's well-being. Neglecting self-care in the pursuit of supporting others can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. Prioritising self-care through realistic goal-setting, regular breaks, exercise, proper sleep, a balanced diet, and seeking support when needed is not just a personal responsibility but a professional imperative.

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5 Making assumptions or judgments

Peer support is based on respect, trust, and acceptance. It requires you to be open-minded, curious, and humble, and to recognize the diversity and uniqueness of each person you support. Making assumptions or judgments about the people you support, their situations, their choices, or their outcomes can damage your rapport, credibility, or impact. It can also prevent you from learning from their perspectives, experiences, or feedback. To avoid this mistake, you should avoid generalizing, stereotyping, or projecting your own views or values, and instead ask questions, listen actively, and respect differences.

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6 Not following ethical principles

Peer support is not a casual or informal activity. It is a professional skill that requires you to follow certain ethical principles and standards that guide your practice and protect the rights and interests of the people you support. Not following ethical principles can result in harm, conflict, or liability for you or the people you support. It can also undermine the quality and credibility of peer support as a whole. To avoid this mistake, you should familiarize yourself with the ethical principles of peer support, such as confidentiality, consent, autonomy, integrity, and accountability, and apply them in your work.

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This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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