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What are the most common mistakes peer supporters make when evaluating their sessions?

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Peer support is a valuable practice that can help people cope with various challenges and improve their well-being. However, peer supporters also need to evaluate their sessions to ensure they are providing effective and ethical support, and to identify areas for improvement. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common mistakes peer supporters make when evaluating their sessions, and how to avoid them.

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Deirdre J. Wright, LICSW, ACSW

Independent Mental Health Care Professional

1 Not seeking feedback

One of the biggest mistakes peer supporters make is not seeking feedback from their peers, supervisors, or other sources. Feedback is essential for learning, growing, and improving as a peer supporter. It can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, gain new perspectives and insights, and address any issues or concerns that may arise during your sessions. Feedback can also help you build trust and rapport with your peers, and show them that you value their opinions and experiences. Therefore, you should always seek feedback after your sessions, either formally or informally, and be open to receiving constructive criticism and praise.

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2 Not reflecting on your sessions

Another common mistake peer supporters make is not reflecting on their sessions, either individually or with others. Reflection is a process of thinking critically and honestly about your sessions, and how they affected you and your peers. Reflection can help you deepen your understanding of your role, your skills, your values, and your emotions. It can also help you recognize any biases, assumptions, or judgments that may influence your sessions, and challenge them if needed. Reflection can also help you cope with any stress, burnout, or vicarious trauma that may result from your sessions, and seek support if needed. Therefore, you should always reflect on your sessions, either by writing, talking, or using other methods, and identify what went well, what didn't, and what you can do differently next time.

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Deirdre J. Wright, LICSW, ACSW

Independent Mental Health Care Professional
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Learning to reflect on one’s peer session has to be taught and encouraged. The art of reflecting is a treatment skill taught in professional training programs. Most peer support would not know what to reflect upon. To help encourage the art of processing, a workshop and providing an outline to use would help facilitate the process. How to think about a session leads to some fore thought before engaging in a session. It help focus and discipline one’s emotions when engaging in a group or with an individual. It helps to reduce anxiety and nervousness pre meeting. It also helps bring a level of self discipline to how a peer support present themself as a helper.

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3 Not using evaluation tools

Another common mistake peer supporters make is not using evaluation tools, such as surveys, questionnaires, scales, or checklists. Evaluation tools are instruments that can help you measure the outcomes and impacts of your sessions, and collect data and evidence to support your practice. Evaluation tools can help you assess the satisfaction, engagement, progress, and well-being of your peers, and the quality, effectiveness, and ethics of your support. Evaluation tools can also help you demonstrate the value and benefits of peer support to yourself, your peers, your organization, and your funders. Therefore, you should always use evaluation tools that are relevant, reliable, and valid for your sessions, and analyze and report the results accordingly.

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4 Not setting goals and action plans

Another common mistake peer supporters make is not setting goals and action plans for their sessions, or for their own development. Goals and action plans are statements that describe what you want to achieve, and how you plan to achieve it. Goals and action plans can help you clarify your purpose and direction, and align your actions with your values and vision. Goals and action plans can also help you monitor your progress and performance, and adjust your strategies if needed. Goals and action plans can also help you motivate yourself and your peers, and celebrate your achievements and successes. Therefore, you should always set goals and action plans that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound), and review and revise them regularly.

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5 Not learning from others

Another common mistake peer supporters make is not learning from others, such as other peer supporters, mentors, trainers, or experts. Learning from others is a way of expanding your knowledge and skills, and gaining new ideas and inspiration. Learning from others can help you discover different approaches and methods, and explore best practices and evidence. Learning from others can also help you network and collaborate with other professionals, and access resources and opportunities. Learning from others can also help you enhance your confidence and competence, and overcome any challenges or difficulties. Therefore, you should always learn from others, either by observing, asking, listening, or participating, and apply what you learn to your sessions.

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6 Not taking care of yourself

The last common mistake peer supporters make is not taking care of themselves, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Taking care of yourself is a way of respecting and honoring yourself, and your role as a peer supporter. Taking care of yourself can help you maintain your health and well-being, and prevent or reduce any negative effects of your sessions. Taking care of yourself can also help you recharge your energy and enthusiasm, and enjoy your sessions more. Taking care of yourself can also help you model and promote self-care to your peers, and support them better. Therefore, you should always take care of yourself, by practicing healthy habits, setting boundaries, seeking help, and doing what makes you happy.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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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Deirdre J. Wright, LICSW, ACSW

Independent Mental Health Care Professional
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I remember my first counseling job. I t was at a YMCA as a counselor in a juvenile offender residence as a peer counselor. I knew peer meant I could identify with the young folks thus help them resolve their issues. In truth I knew nothing but thought I did. I could lend an ear, be emotionally supportive and could talk. With a little bit of training in a peer model I was ready to help solve any problem. But truth is I could not. I knew nothing about myself and the world. It was a good model NA/AA that brought structure to my work. Not knowing one self and being overconfident is a pit fall many fall into. But a good peer model can help shape and develop a higher functioning peer counselor. Taking self identificaton to skilled helper.

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1 Not seeking feedback

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5 Not learning from others

6 Not taking care of yourself

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1 Not seeking feedback

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5 Not learning from others

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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