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Skill Development Series for Peers, Vol. 6: Understanding and Supporting Mental Health Experiences
Skill Development Series for Peers, Vol. 6: Understanding and Supporting Mental Health Experiences
Skill Development Series for Peers, Vol. 6: Understanding and Supporting Mental Health Experiences
Monday 10th July 2023
Join Jessi Davis and Tim Saubers on 'Recovery Talk' as they explore peer support's impact on mental health and substance use recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Jessi Davis on Peer Support: Navigating Mental Health and Substance Use
Episode Overview
- Jessi Davis shares insights on integrating peer support for mental health and substance use
- Exploring the challenges of navigating different certification standards in peer support
- Understanding the significance of non-clinical, peer-based support
- Delving into the neurodivergence framework and broadening the understanding of lived experience
- Highlighting the importance of genuine human connection in peer support services
But I absolutely love listening to people's stories and part of why I'm a peer supporter. And I absolutely love hearing how other people have experienced life. Getting to have that conversation with this person was such a gift and really was the way that the door opened for me to get that professional understanding of other people's experiences may have been hurtful from what I found helpful.
Ever wondered how peer support can truly make a difference in mental health and substance use recovery? In this episode of 'Recovery Talk', Tim Saubers chats with Jessi Davis, a seasoned Program Coordinator with a wealth of experience in peer support, mental health, and substance use recovery. Jessi's career has been dedicated to supporting youth and young adults, making them a treasure trove of knowledge on the subject.
Currently serving as the President of the National Association of Peer Supporters, Jessi offers a unique perspective on the field. The conversation dives deep into the challenges of navigating different certification standards and highlights the importance of non-clinical, peer-based support. Jessi also shares their thoughts on the neurodivergence framework, broadening our understanding of lived experiences and emphasizing the significance of genuine human connections in peer support.
Whether you're involved in peer support or simply interested in mental health, this episode provides a wealth of insights and practical advice.