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Here's how you can connect and cultivate relationships with your peers in Peer Support.

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In the realm of peer support, connecting with your colleagues is pivotal to both personal growth and the fostering of a supportive community. This type of support involves individuals who share similar experiences providing mutual assistance to each other. It's a relational and reciprocal process, where both parties stand to gain insight and support. To effectively engage in peer support, understanding the nuances of these relationships and learning how to cultivate them is essential. Through active listening, empathy, and shared experiences, you can form bonds that not only enhance your own well-being but also contribute to the well-being of your peers.

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1 Active Listening

Active listening is a cornerstone of effective peer support. It requires your full attention and a conscious effort to understand not just the words your peer is saying, but the complete message being conveyed. By focusing on your peer's words, tone, and body language, you demonstrate respect and interest in their perspective. This can create a safe space where trust flourishes and authentic communication can take place. Remember, it's not about waiting for your turn to speak; it's about truly hearing and validating your peer's experiences.

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Dr Antje Bothin

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Active listening is key to creating a good relationship. Try to really understand what the other person is telling you. Do not think about your reply yet or even any other thing you did yesterday or have to do in the future. Be in the present moment and listen. Give the other person your full attention and respect. Show the other person that you are listening by using supportive gestures like nodding and smiling and proper eye contact. Make use of affirmative words and phrases like 'Yes', 'Mhm', 'I see' etc. to show your understanding. Also, make clear that you did not understand. Be assertive in your manners.

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2 Empathy Matters

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. In peer support, it's what allows you to connect on a deeper level with your peers. Show empathy by acknowledging their emotions and offering support without judgment. This doesn't mean you have to have all the answers; sometimes, simply being there and showing that you care can make a significant difference. Empathy builds bridges and fosters an environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued.

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3 Shared Experiences

Leveraging shared experiences is a powerful way to bond with your peers in support groups. It's through these commonalities that you can truly relate to what someone else is going through. When you open up about your own journey, it encourages others to do the same, creating a reciprocal relationship of support and understanding. Be mindful, though, to maintain boundaries and ensure that the sharing of experiences remains respectful and beneficial for all involved.

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4 Reciprocal Support

Reciprocal support is the mutual exchange of help and encouragement within the peer support dynamic. It's about giving as much as you receive. To foster this, be proactive in offering assistance and be open to accepting help in return. This reciprocity strengthens the peer relationship and ensures that all members feel valued and supported. It also reinforces the idea that everyone has something to contribute, regardless of where they are in their journey.

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5 Building Trust

Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship, and in peer support, it's what allows for vulnerability and growth. Build trust by being consistent, reliable, and discreet with the information shared by your peers. Uphold confidentiality and show that you are someone who can be counted on. Over time, this consistency in your actions will cement the trust between you and your peers, leading to more meaningful connections.

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6 Continuous Growth

Finally, recognize that cultivating relationships in peer support is an ongoing process. It involves continuous learning, self-reflection, and adaptation. Be open to feedback and willing to adjust your approach as needed. Encourage ongoing development within your peer group by setting goals, celebrating progress, and navigating challenges together. This commitment to growth not only strengthens individual members but also the collective resilience of the group.

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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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Faezeh Elahi

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Similar experienced challenges great aid from peer to peer,and peer support as specialist that experienced their own challenges and trained to assist others by sharing their stories can offer and help to recover peers.Build communication and conversation face to face or even through online platform provide practical guidance and give feel belonging, relationships openly promote by empathize with peer’s feeling,deeply listening give feel understanding, sharing the ways to coping challenges help navigate resources and services in society to connection, engaging in peer support programs provide space free from judgment and it build trust between peers and their resilience progress.

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Béatrice Millêtre

Dr en Psychologie, Normalienne, je vous accompagne pour être EN PHASE avec vous-même, afin que la NEUROINCLUSION soit votre réalité. Que vous soyez HPI, Neurotypique, Neurodivergent. Tests QI QE TND. Coach TCC
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Etre pair aidant, si cela peut parfois être lourd, permet de faire des rencontres merveilleuse. Celle des autres pairs aidants. Je n'en ai jamais rencontré qui ne soient pas humains, humanistes, généreux, altruistes, à l'écoute, sensibles. Partager des moments ensemble devient un réel bonheur, et une réelle bouffée d'oxygène lorsque nécessaire

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