This webinar (38 min, in French) discusses the role of family peer support workers in assisting the caregivers of individuals with mental health issues. The presenters — family peer support worker Julie Coulombe and researcher Marie-Hélène Morin — highlight the potential of this innovative practice as both a valuable and cost-effective resource for mental health services, as well as a source of useful support for caregivers and clinical staff.
Learning objectives for viewers include:
- Understanding the differences between the roles of caregiver, peer support worker, family peer support worker and patient partner.
- Becoming familiar with the main components of family peer support practice (roles, interventions, types of support, practice settings).
- Gaining insights into how family peer support workers operate within mental health services.
The webinar first aired on November 7, 2023 as part of the Communauté de pratique Proche aidance.
Like to know more?
The fact sheet Les pair.e.s aidant.es famille : Une source de soutien essentielle en santé mentale (in French) summarizes the roles, interventions, types of support and practice settings involved in family peer support.
