Services
Peer Helpers
What is Peer Helping?
Peer helping is based on the
premise that youth often seek out their peers when they are experiencing
frustration, worry or concern. Peer helpers are trained and supervised to
provide: listening and support, decision-making assistance, tutoring,
mediation, and conflict resolution.
We provide on-site training to middle and high schools who have existing programs or are looking to develop new Peer Helper Programs:
Level I Training:
This 6-hour training is designed to provide students with basic information on conflict resolution, effective communication, listening skills, the expression and recognition of feelings, and the specific role of peer helpers on campus. By the end of the session, active involvement will result in participants being able to:
Understand the purpose and role of peer helpers
Recognize conflict and the dynamics that contribute to its development
Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal listening skills
Actively identify emotions and the role played in conflicts
Explain and demonstrate the steps used in mediation
Level II Training:
This 6-hour training can be taught in conjunction with the Level I training or as a stand alone course for students in established programs. By the end of the session, active involvement will result in participants being able to:
Develop specific projects that serve the student population
Demonstrate advanced interpersonal skills
Recognize and implement effective problem solving skills
Understand the difference between aggressive, assertive and passive behavior
Gain an understanding of basic leadership skills
In addition to improving peer helper skills, this advanced training will also focus on establishing outreach projects such as:
Mentoring programs
Tutoring programs
Fund raising activities
Service projects
Diversity Appreciation
