Peer Helper Training
This course prepares confident peer helpers for social work environments. Participants gain skills in active listening, communication tailored to youth, crisis de-escalation, ethical boundaries, and precise documentation. These enable safe, effective support for at-risk adolescents facing challenges.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Peer Helper Training equips you with practical tools for supporting youth through short, targeted talks. Master active listening, emotional support methods, and screening for self-harm or harm to others. Develop expertise in de-escalation, safety planning, record-keeping, ethical guidelines, and culturally sensitive communication to respond with assurance, safeguard privacy, and refer appropriately when needed.
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Develop skills
- Ethical peer support boundaries: establish clear limits, roles, and confidentiality practices.
- Active listening for youth: employ questions, reflections, and tone to quickly foster trust.
- Brief crisis response: de-escalate situations, evaluate risks, and implement safety plans swiftly.
- Culturally responsive support: tailor language and methods to diverse young people.
- Professional documentation: create succinct, factual records and effective staff transitions.
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