Peer support

Peer support is where two or more people agree to help each other achieve desired outcomes using coaching, mentoring, or a mix of other models and methods.

• Formal or informal agreements are made and number of sessions established

• To start the process models, methods and roles are identified and recognised

• Each person often takes role of coach and coachee, mentor and mentee

• Other non-coaching, non-mentoring models and methods are possible

• Confidentiality and trust are of utmost importance, mutual gains are  identified and the process and outcomes quantified, qualified, reviewed and evaluated