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Peer Support in Mental Health

Equips individuals to support mental health peers through training and education in a supportive and inclusive English-language environment
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Course content

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Peer Support Foundations

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Community Resilience Building

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Recovery-Oriented Communication

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Trauma-Informed Peer Practices

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Self-Advocacy Strategies

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  • Fast Track: Complete in 1 month with 3-4 hours of study per week
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There are no formal entry requirements for this course. You just need:

  • A good command of English language
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  • Basic computer skills
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  • You need to score at least 60% to pass each unit
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Michael Carter
US · Course completed

I was blown away by the 'Peer Support in Mental Health' course at Stanmore School of Business! As a mental health professional in the United States, I was looking to enhance my skills in peer support, and this course exceeded my expectations. The course content was comprehensive, covering everything from the fundamentals of peer support to advanced techniques for facilitating group sessions. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care. The course materials were of the highest quality, with engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and relevant case studies. I've already started applying the knowledge and skills I gained in my practice, and I've seen a significant improvement in my ability to connect with my clients and support their recovery. Overall, I'm thoroughly satisfied with the course and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to develop their skills in peer support.

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Leila Hassan
EG · Course completed

I found the 'Peer Support in Mental Health' course to be really helpful in my work as a counselor in Egypt. The course covered a lot of practical topics, like how to create a safe and supportive environment for clients, and how to use active listening skills to build trust. I also appreciated the focus on self-care and burnout prevention - it's so important for mental health professionals to prioritize their own well-being! The course materials were mostly good, although I did find some of the videos to be a bit slow-paced. Overall, I'm glad I took the course and would recommend it to others, although I do think it could be improved with more interactive elements and real-life examples from different cultural contexts.

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Kaito Nakamura
JP · Course completed

Wow, just wow! The 'Peer Support in Mental Health' course at Stanmore School of Business was absolutely amazing! As a student in Japan, I was a bit skeptical about taking an online course, but this one really delivered. The instructors were super knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the course content was so engaging and relevant. I loved the way the course was structured, with a mix of lectures, discussions, and group activities. The materials were top-notch, with lots of interesting examples and case studies. I especially appreciated the focus on stigma reduction and mental health advocacy - it's such an important topic in Japan, where mental health is often stigmatized. I feel like I gained so much from this course, and I'm already using the skills and knowledge I learned in my volunteer work. Thanks, Stanmore School of Business, for an incredible learning experience!

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Catarina Silva
BR · Course completed

I took the 'Peer Support in Mental Health' course at Stanmore School of Business as part of my professional development as a psychologist in Brazil. Overall, I was pretty satisfied with the course - the content was thorough and well-organized, and the instructors were knowledgeable and responsive. I appreciated the emphasis on evidence-based practices and the use of real-life examples to illustrate key concepts. The course materials were generally good, although I did find some of the readings to be a bit dry at times. One thing that really stood out to me was the focus on social justice and advocacy - it's so important for mental health professionals to consider the broader social and cultural context in which we work. I did find the course to be a bit too focused on individual-level interventions, though - I would have liked to see more discussion of systemic and community-level approaches to mental health support. Still, I would recommend the course to others, especially those looking to develop their skills in peer support and advocacy.





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