Becoming a SuppoRTT Peer Mentor (Virtual - Zoom) (RTT11MAY2023)

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SubjectSuppoRTT (Supported Return to Training)
DescriptionBecoming a peer mentor for SuppoRTT: This training occurs across one and half days. Both sessions are interactive small-group workshops which will introduce participants to the building blocks required to be an effective and safe peer mentor.
Additional information

Learning venue: please note: One set of training days (19/4/23 + 6/6/23) is being offered F2F at Don Valley House, one set is offered in a virtual learning environment on zoom (11/5/23 + 27/6/23). If you select the virtual course it is essential you join from somewhere quiet where you can participate fully, with your video on due to the interactive nature of this workshop. Please ensure you are not having to attend to children or pets during the course.

For both formats, attention will be paid to creating a safe learning environment where you feel able to practice what you are learning straight away.

VenueOnline (Zoom), - Virtual  View details
2 SessionsDay 1:   Thu 11 May 2023, 10:00 to 15:00
Day 2 (Half Day):   Tue 27 Jun 2023, 09:00 to 12:00
LecturerDr Susy Stirling  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

Aims of the training sessions:

  • To understand what a) effective and b) safe peer mentoring is
  • To learn and practice the skills required to be a peer mentor
  • To create a peer mentoring faculty of SuppoRTT trainees, for SuppoRTT trainees
Objectives

Specific objectives:

  • To understand the principles underpinning peer mentoring and the components of an effective peer mentoring interaction
  • To practice peer mentoring skills in a safe environment
  • To reflect on how this skill set could provide support to colleagues
  • To understand boundaries and safety in the context of the peer mentor relationship
  • To understand when peer mentoring is not appropriate and signpost accordingly
Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • understand what peer mentoring is and is not, and how it can add value to their professional relationships
  • understand the components of a peer mentoring relationship and peer mentoring interactions
  • have explored some of the skills required in peer mentoring
  • have a framework to use in a future peer mentoring session
  • be aware of alternative sources of support to signpost trainees if necessary