Scottish Recovery Network
Scottish Recovery Network
What's it like being a Peer Worker in a Community Mental Health Service?
What's it like being a Peer Worker in a Community Mental Health Service?
What's it like being a Peer Worker in a Community Mental Health Service?
Thursday 30th November 2023
Join Helen, a Peer Support Worker, as she shares her journey and the impact of lived experience on mental health recovery in this episode of 'Making Recovery Real'.
2 minutes
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Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
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Episode Overview
- Helen shares her refreshing experience of applying for the Peer Support Worker role, emphasizing the significance of honesty about mental health experiences.
- Discover the profound impact of a Peer Worker as a symbol of hope through lived experience.
- Explore the transformative influence of community involvement on mental wellbeing and recovery.
- Uncover the empowering role of engagement and honesty in modeling hope for others.
- Learn about the enriching impact of the garden project, Space to Grow, in building confidence and nurturing mental wellbeing.
A Peer Worker is a tangible, living, walking, breathing symbol of hope simply because of the words lived experience.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a beacon of hope in someone’s darkest moments? In this episode of 'Making Recovery Real', Helen, a Peer Support Worker with NHS Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service, shares her heartfelt journey. Helen opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her role, emphasizing how her lived experience brings hope and authenticity to those she supports.
She’s not just a symbol; she’s a living testament to the power of recovery and community. One of the standout moments in Helen’s story is the garden project, Space to Grow. This initiative isn't just about plants; it's about planting seeds of confidence and nurturing mental wellbeing. Through this project, Helen illustrates how simple acts of engagement can lead to profound changes in someone's life.
If you're curious about how honesty and lived experience can transform mental health support, this episode is a must-listen. Whether you're on your own recovery journey, supporting a loved one, or working in mental health services, Helen's insights offer a fresh perspective on the power of peer support.