Peer Support Series

Peer Support 101 – Fundamentals of Peer Support

This introductory session covers the fundamentals of peer support within an agency. Participants learn to recognize when they are in a support role and how to communicate this effectively to others. The training also provides basic trauma education, helping peer support members assist colleagues and normalize responses to critical incidents.

Peer Support 201 – Function and Application

This session explores the function of peer support in the agency and the role team members play during critical incidents. Participants learn to identify critical incidents and understand how to best meet the needs of those impacted. EPIC Possibilities’ three-step approach—Initiate, Gauge, Withdraw—is introduced as a practical framework to guide peer support interventions following critical events.

Peer Support 301 – Advanced Practice and Skill Application

The final session in the series reviews core concepts from the previous trainings, providing an opportunity for new members to catch up and for participants to reinforce their skills. Emphasis is placed on application through interactive vignettes that allow participants to practice real-time peer support as a team. This session also covers strategies for discussing suicidal ideation and equips participants with tools to provide effective support across the spectrum of crisis situations.