Peer Supporter Training

16-session Peer Supporter Training

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Training Course

S.O.A.R. regularly offers free peer supporter training for adult survivors of childhood (0-18 years) sexual abuse who have progressed sufficiently in their recovery that they feel ready to assist others in healing. 
 

The training emphasizes supportive listening skills and includes:

  • communication skills
  • types and effects of abuse
  • confidentiality
  • crisis management
  • responding to flashbacks
  • post-traumatic stress

Volunteer Peer Supporters are asked to commit to at least two years following the end of training. Trainees must attend all 16 sessions to receive a certificate of completion.
Next training starts on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 and runs until April 19th. Fill out the form below to apply. Deadline is October 31st, 2024.
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timing

The course is held every second Saturday, and includes two sessions each Saturday, morning and afternoon.

about soar

S.O.A.R. is a community-based, volunteer, charitable organization that offers peer and group support services in Nova Scotia to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and provides public education to the community.

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