Certified Peer Support Leader Course

The Certified Peer Support Leader training course equips you with the skills to manage and lead a peer support team effectively. Building on Teammate training, it covers team selection, coordination, and supervision. You'll learn essential management tasks like scheduling and assigning roles, and how to promote teamwork and resiliency. The course also focuses on self-care, earning respect as a leader, securing leadership support, and networking with external resources. This comprehensive training empowers you to lead with confidence and competence.

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What You Will Learn

  • The Role and Purpose of a Peer Support Team
  • Mental Health Foundations, Anxiety, Stress, and Burnout
  • Comprehend Depression and It's Impact
  • Recognize and Respond to Trauma
  • Treatment Options and Methods
  • Self-Care Techniques
  • How To Utilize Resources and Connections
  • How To Manage Crisis and Suicide Situations
  • Resiliency, Healing and Coping Strategies
  • Personal Mental, Emotional Preparation, Transference and Triggers
  • Acknowledging and Setting Boundaries
  • Problem-Solving Ambiguous Situations
  • Applying Care, Compassion, Connection, and Confidentiality
  • Effective Debriefing
  • Anticipating Potential Responses and Needs
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Support Networks
  • Navigating Peer Support Across Career Stages
  • Applying Knowledge in Practical Scenarios
  • Effective Teammate Selection
  • Team Coordination and Management
  • Supervisory Skills, Scheduling and Role Assignment
  • Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Securing Leadership Support
  • And Much More!
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Enroll in Our Self Paced Peer Support Leader Course

The Certified Peer Support Leader training course is designed to equip you with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to effectively manage and lead a peer support team. Building on the foundation established in the Teammate training, this advanced course delves into critical aspects of team leadership in a peer support context. Participants will learn how to select the appropriate individuals for their team, coordinate and manage team members efficiently, and supervise their progress. The training covers essential management tasks such as scheduling, assigning roles, and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of team members. Furthermore, the course emphasizes the importance of promoting teamwork, fostering team and individual resiliency, and ensuring a balanced distribution of responsibilities. Participants will also explore strategies for self-care, earning respect as a team leader, securing leadership support, and effectively networking and connecting with external resources. This comprehensive training is designed to empower participants to lead their peer support teams with confidence, competence, and a deep understanding of the nuances of peer support dynamics.

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Class Details

- 30 Hours of Self Paced, Online Instruction

- Format is Videos, Quizzes, Small Reading Assignments, Practicum Questions and a Final Assessment

- 90 Day Time Frame to Complete Coursework

- You Will Receive a Certificate of Completion Following Successful Completion of the Final Assessment

Are You A Peer Support Teammate?

We offer a shortened course for peer support teammates that do not require the leadership component. 

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Contributors and Advisors

Rich Creamer

Norfolk Police Department (ret.)

Raul Rivas

State of Florida Law Enforcement (ret.)

Andrew Domzalski

Front Line Rescue

Ken Hardesty

Davis Police Department

Tim Harris

Washington County Sheriff's Office

About Lighthouse for Public Safety

Lighthouse Public Safety is dedicated to empowering public safety agencies nationwide with the premier resources, technology, training, and communication tools necessary for their first responders to thrive both on and off the job. We achieve this by offering comprehensive program creation resources, educational materials, and innovative technology solutions. Our core belief is that healthier first responders lead to healthier communities.

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