Kathleen Surline @WisdomWithin
Kathleen Surline @WisdomWithin
Episode #15: The “What the Heck is a Peer Support Specialist and How Do I Get One?” Episode!
Episode #15: The “What the Heck is a Peer Support Specialist and How Do I Get One?” Episode!
Episode #15: The “What the Heck is a Peer Support Specialist and How Do I Get One?” Episode!
Wednesday 27th March 2019
Discover how peer support specialists use their lived experiences to foster hope and recovery in this insightful episode of 'Wisdom Within'.
29 minutes
Informative
Encouraging
Supportive
Transformative
Hopeful
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Kathleen Surline @WisdomWithin
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Financial Health in Recovery
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Unlocking the Power of Peer Support: A Deep Dive with Kathleen Surline
Peer support specialists play a key role because of our cultural understanding and our ability to provide education in a community setting and our willingness to self-disclose our lived experience.
Have you ever wondered what a peer support specialist actually does? In this episode of 'Wisdom Within', Kathleen Surline pulls back the curtain on the essential work these unsung heroes do in the mental health field. Peer support specialists are unique because they draw from their own lived experiences with mental health or substance abuse issues to offer genuine, empathetic support to others walking a similar path.
This episode isn't just about job descriptions; it's about real human connections and the transformative power they hold. Kathleen explains how these specialists are changing the conversation from 'what's wrong' to 'what's strong' in those they support. With examples like Turquoise House, a peer-run respite house in NYC, and Affinity Place, a serene space for reflection, you'll get a sense of how these programs create safe, recovery-focused environments.
If you're curious about how peer support can be a beacon of hope and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.