A day in the life of a peer support worker: Graham. Issue 3 (10th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watson, Emma
• Is Part Of: Mental health and social inclusion. Volume 19:Issue 3(2015)
• Page Start: 114
• Page End: 118
• Publication Date: 2015-08-10
• Subjects: Discharge -- Recovery -- Peer support -- Inpatient setting; 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-05-2015-0016
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8308

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of being a peer support worker by drawing reflections from a working day. Design/methodology/approach: – This is a reflexive account of a person experience written from the peer support worker's own perspective. Findings: – Reflections focus on the "non-directive" element of peer support and the danger of making assumptions when supporting others and working with staff. Originality/value: – While the research evidence for peer support continues to grow, there are few first person accounts of the experience of peer support working.