Hosting a Peer Support Session in a Clinic Setting
Peer support sessions are powerful tools for creating connection and understanding among individuals facing similar challenges. Hosting these sessions in a clinic setting adds another layer of safety, structure, and professional guidance. Bron Gowty is happy offering individual sessions or small groups. With a focus on compassionate, empathetic care, a session offer clarity and can be action based.
1. Why Peer Support Works
Peer support provides a space for shared experiences, mutual encouragement, and the realisation that no one is alone in their struggles. It fosters empathy and strengthens emotional resilience. These realisations come from Bron as the facilitator or yourself, as your share your experiences to gain clarity.
2. The Structure of a Peer Support Session
A typical 45-minute session might include:
Welcome and introduction (5 minutes): Set the tone with an open-ended question like, “What do you hope to gain from today’s session?”
Guided exploration (25 minutes): Use reflective questions such as, “What emotions have been coming up for you most frequently?”
Closing reflections (10 minutes): Encourage actionable takeaways with, “What’s one small step you can take to improve your emotional well-being?”
3. The Role of the Facilitator
In a clinic setting, the facilitator, Bron ensures confidentiality, guides the session with intentional questions, and provides professional insight when needed.
Peer support sessions offer a sense of belonging and emotional safety, making them a cornerstone of healing and growth. Both one-on-one sessions and peer support groups have their strengths. If you are considering a session, let Bron guide you in transitioning between the two approaches.
Interested in joining a peer support session?
Learn more about our clinic’s offerings and schedule a session today.
