A day in the life of a peer support worker: Melinda. Issue 4 (4th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watson, Emma
• Is Part Of: Mental health and social inclusion. Volume 18:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 176
• Page End: 179
• Publication Date: 2014-11-04
• Subjects: Peer support -- Boundary issues -- Personal account; Mentally ill -- Services for -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Mental health services -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Day care centers for people with mental disabilities -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 362.20425094105
• DOI: 10.1108/MHSI-08-2014-0030
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8308

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into a day in the life of a peer support worker. Design/methodology/approach: – Narrative account and analysis of the boundary challenges and "boundary issues" raised by work with a client. Findings: – Reflective account, no findings presented. Originality/value: – An original viewpoint on the challenges and "boundary issues" raised in the work of a peer support worker.