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🌟 Peer Support Relationships are built on eight core principles. At Imroc, we’ve been sharing these principles, and today, we’re focusing on Progressive 🌟 Peer support is inherently progressive, rooted in human rights activism. It’s our responsibility to carry forward this work and drive the movement forward. A Progressive Peer Support relationship can look like: 💙 Encouraging people to pursue opportunities that feel meaningful for them 💙 Seeking liberation from societal constraints tied to mental health labels and advocating for improved support and services 💙 Empowering individuals to explore, unpack, and invest in their vision for the future 💡 Embracing a Progressive approach in peer relationships inspires individuals to think beyond the support they receive today, guiding them toward steps that shape their future. #PeerSupport #Progressive #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport #Growth #Imroc #InspireEmpowerTransform

🌟 Peer Support Relationships are built on eight core principles. We’ve been sharing these principles, and today, we’re focusing on Non-Directive 🌟 In a Peer Support relationship, Non-Directive means creating space for people to discover the answers that resonate most with them. Being Non-Directive in peer relationships means: 💙 Acknowledging that our role is to encourage individuals to find their own direction, extending well beyond our time together 💙 Supporting people in developing their own questioning skills, which can enhance their decision-making and self-reflection 💙 Helping individuals identify goals and create achievable steps to move toward them 💡 Non-Directive support in a peer relationship encourages growth through lessons learned from real experiences. #PeerSupport #NonDirective #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport #Growth

🌟 Peer Support Relationships are built on eight core principles. At Imroc, we’ve been sharing these principles, and today, we’re focusing on Recovery Focused 🌟 In a Peer Support relationship, Recovery Focused refers to the idea of centering the individual at the core of their experience in the context of their own life rather than focusing on a patient in services. Recovery is:  💙 The belief that all people deserve to live a good life and unique to each person 💙 Being trauma informed and acknowledging trauma can happen for many reasons and take many forms 💙 Not the right word for everyone - each individual has the power to define their own experience using language that is meaningful to them Being Recovery Focused in peer relationships inspires hope, encourages opportunity and centres the individual to harness control in their experiences. 🎥 Hear more from Danny Bowyer as he shares his reflections on Recovery Focused in peer support: https://lnkd.in/e8heUE2U

🌟 Peer Support Relationships are built on eight core principles. At Imroc, we’ve been sharing these principles, and today, we’re focusing on Community Facing 🌟 In a Peer Support relationship, Community Facing highlights the importance of individuals having a strong community around them as they navigate life’s challenges, emphasising the need for connection. A Peer Support Worker (PSW) may support someone in finding their way into new communities, whether online or in person. Community support can include:  💙 GP, Occupational Therapist, Psychiatrist, Therapist, Mental Health Nurse Community support can also include: 💙 Spiritual Leader, Yoga, Online Groups, Men’s Shed, Women’s Institute, Alcoholics Anonymous, Mental Health Café's Communities form a meaningful part of our lives, providing a space to give to and receive from others. PSW's can act as living signposts, sharing not only information but valuable insights as well. 🎥 Hear more from Waldo Roeg FRSA as he discusses Community Facing in peer support: https://lnkd.in/esyDzqNZ

🌟 Peer Support Relationships are built on eight core principles. At Imroc, we’ve been sharing these principles, and today, we’re focusing on Safety 🌟 In a Peer Support relationship, Safety encompasses physical, emotional, and relational aspects. It is vital in peer relationships, and we can foster it in several ways: 💙 Establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries 💙 Holding space for challenging conversations 💙 Awareness of laws and legislation By prioritising Safety, we create a meaningful space for individuals to explore all parts of their experiences. 🎥 Hear more from Julie Repper & Emma Watson as they discuss safety in peer support: https://lnkd.in/exQ7QF3M

✨ Reflection on Imroc's Charity Launch: From Recovery to Advocacy ✨ 🗣️ We’re excited to share a powerful reflection piece written by Chris Frederick in response to Imroc's Charity Launch Event: "From Recovery to Advocacy." 💡 We believe that lived experience has the potential to shape systems and services, turning personal recovery into a force for systemic change. This piece delves into how those with lived experience can use their stories to inspire and empower others to transform their experiences into meaningful change. 💙 Read the full reflection here and explore how recovery can fuel transformative advocacy: https://lnkd.in/euzpvsnu 💙 A huge thank you to Chris for capturing the essence of the Charity Launch day in this engaging and inspiring blog! #Recovery #Advocacy #PeerSupport #Imroc #LivedExperience #MentalHealth #Community

✨ This week, Imroc consultants Poppy Repper, carlina whitmore, and Ellie Manning had the honour of attending BAC-IN C.I.C.'s 21st Anniversary celebration.   💡 The event powerfully showcased the transformative impact of grassroots peer support, emphasising the integration of culture into systemic change and addressing the gaps in recovery services for ethnic communities.   💙 For many, BAC-IN represents more than recovery—it’s a pathway to a life beyond substance use, built on love, support, and community. As Roger Henry beautifully said, “BAC-IN loved me so I could learn to love myself.”   🤝 We are deeply inspired by BAC-IN's dedication to transformation and look forward to continuing our collaboration, championing community and shared wisdom. Sohan Sahota   #PeerSupport #Community #Recovery #Imroc #BACIN #21stAnniversary #Grassroots

On Global Peer Support Day (yes there is one!) I'd like to highlight evidence from the independent evaluation of the Imroc peer support training programme which I led with Audrey K Buelo for Matter of Focus. Peer Support training is complex and nuanced and comes with real risks. It requires a considered and values based approach to design and delivery. We found good evidence that the training was working well and a theory of change based approach helped us unpick how and when it worked best. Get in touch if you'd like to hear more about sensitive and meaningful approaches to peer support evaluation. https://lnkd.in/egBxgBwQ

🎉 In celebration of Global Peer Support Day, we want to celebrate the over 3000 Peer Support Workers we have trained over the years. 💙 While we could easily talk about the training we offer and how to get involved, it feels more meaningful to share a personal journey of Peer Support — from receiving support from a Peer Support Worker to now co-leading Imroc's Mental Health Peer Support Training Programme. 🗣️ Danny Bowyer shared his heartwarming and inspiring reflections from his own journey in the below article. 💡 Every Peer Support story is always one full of hope, inspiration and transformation. We would love to hear the reflections of your Peer Support experiences - What has Peer Support meant for you? Let us know in the comments or tag us in your posts ☺️

🎉 We are really excited for the launch of Lived Experience Advisory Directory - LEAD Organisational Excellence Programme!   ✨ Back in April, Rachel Edgecombe and Matt Stone facilitated a workshop at our Peer Support: Visions of Opportunity for 2030 event along with Emma Watson and Mel Ball   💡 Discussions from this workshop highlighted a need for more discussions to take place to determine the form, function and location of a peer support organisation to provide overarching support including advice on employment rights (for peers and their employers), options for training, available jobs and helpful resources amongst other things.    💬 These conversations were opened with an open invitation which many of you got involved in, influencing Lived Experience Advisory Directory - LEAD's NEW offering!    🎉 We are looking forward to being alongside LEAD as they welcome in their new Organisational Excellence Programme!