Two Approaches to Peer Support Peer support is like the way my wife and I interact with our yard in Nashville. We're more than halfway...

Recovery is the process of building a life that reflects dignity, purpose, and hope. The goal is not to return to a previous version of...

There’s this moment in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe where Edmund bites into the White Witch’s enchanted candy—Turkish...

Sometimes the most profound lessons about resilience come from the most unexpected places. Once upon a time—more specifically, Christmas...

Original Peer Support Note (Unpolished, Misspelled, Poor Punctuation): "Met with client today. they said there struglin alot with stress...

Standing in the door of a C-130 at 1,200 feet, you face an unforgiving reality: gravity doesn't negotiate. When human meets earth, earth...

As a facilitator and support professional, I work with peers and colleagues who often face complex challenges that don't have simple...

If you're a peer support specialist wondering whether all the buzz about new Medicare billing codes is real—it absolutely is. The...

Peer specialists bring unique lived experience to nonprofits, but to gain a seat at the strategic table, they must evolve from...

It's crucial for peer specialists to be skilled active listeners to provide effective support. Here are 3 signs that a peer specialist...

When peer specialists encounter challenging situations with clients, the instinct might be to immediately problem-solve or offer advice...

As Peer Specialists, we're more than employees; we're "walking billboards" for the peer support movement. Our daily actions powerfully...

I've been working in this field for over 12 years, mostly in a supervisory role, and know this about my fellow peer specialists--they...

When you hear "WHAM," your mind might jump to vibrant 80s pop music. But in the world of recovery and mental wellbeing, WHAM stands for...

In the heart of every peer support relationship lies a powerful truth: healing happens in connection. But for that connection to be safe,...

The world of behavioral health is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the growing...

The principles of peer support are proving to be incredibly versatile, with new and expanding programs demonstrating their adaptability...

Peer support has been a fundamental element of human interaction since the beginning of time. It emerges from shared experiences and...

Peer support has become an essential part of mental health, education, and community development. This model relies on shared experiences...

Facilitating a recovery support group can be a life-changing experience for both facilitators and participants. These groups provide a...