Peer Support Workshop
Duration: 4h
Delivery Method: face to face or virtually
Course Capacity: 16
Course Description
Course Overview
Our Peer Support Workshop is a practical and engaging training session designed to improve workplace wellbeing by helping employees develop the skills and confidence to support colleagues facing stress and mental health challenges.
Originally designed in response to NHS staff needs during the COVID-19 crisis, this course has since become a key part of workplace peer support and wellbeing in the workplace training. Participants learn practical techniques for managing stress in the workplace, conducting supportive conversations, and building positive, outcome-focused solutions when colleagues are struggling.
By combining evidence-based techniques with interactive exercises, this course provides peer support training that promotes resilience, better communication, and improved team wellbeing.
Target Audience
This workshop is ideal for organisations that want to support staff and strengthen workplace mental health. It’s suitable for:
- NHS staff and healthcare professionals
- Workplace peer supporters and wellbeing champions
- Line managers and supervisors focused on managing employees’ stress
- HR professionals and leaders interested in improving stress management approaches
- Any employee who wants to build confidence in supporting colleagues under pressure
Experience level:
- No previous peer support experience is required
- Suitable for beginners and professionals seeking training to assist staff mental health
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites. However, participants should:
- Be interested in training to deal with workplace stress
- Have a desire to develop skills in supporting colleagues during challenging times
- Be open to practising conversation techniques through role-play and guided exercises
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this peer support training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of workplace peer support and why it matters
- Recognise the benefits and boundaries of supporting colleagues
- Apply active listening skills to build trust and openness
- Use a structured conversation framework for effective peer support
- Build confidence in managing stress in the workplace and having difficult conversations
- Understand the impact of traumatic stress and strategies for self-protection
- Know when and how to signpost colleagues to additional professional help
Course Highlights
- Practical tools for stress management and supporting staff wellbeing
- Training tailored to help teams manage employees’ stress effectively
- Real-world scenarios and role-plays to build confidence
- Ideal for businesses seeking wellbeing in the workplace training
- Delivered face-to-face for up to 16 participants
- Strengthens team resilience and fosters a supportive organisational culture
Why Choose Strongmind Resiliency Training?
Strongmind specialises in workplace wellbeing and training to assist staff mental health. Our approach blends psychology, trauma awareness, and practical peer support strategies to empower teams to thrive, even under pressure.
With our peer support training, your employees gain the confidence and tools to:
- Support colleagues sensitively and effectively
- Create a culture of wellbeing in the workplace
- Reduce the impact of workplace stress on individuals and teams
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