Train Peer Supporters
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(Unit 1, Mod. 1.2, Section 1)Teaching and Facilitation Skills
What is it?
General teaching and facilitation skills are needed to effectively impart information, guide discussion, and encourage dialogue in both one-on-one and group support settings.
Why is it important?
Effective teaching and facilitation skills help peer supporters better serve people with diabetes by influencing and guiding others toward lasting behavior change.
Learn more about teaching and facilitation skills from the following resources:
- The University of Kansas' Community Toolbox contains general resources and how-to's on leading and facilitating groups called, "Techniques for Leading Group Discussions" and "Developing Facilitation Skills."
- Diabetes Spectrum (journal) contains an article by Carole Mensing and Susan Norris on Group Education in Diabetes, a resource on group facilitation skills.
Find handouts, tools, and educational modules on teaching and facilitation skills to help train peer supporters and offer peer support:
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Diabetes Initiative supported the development of a resource called, "Characteristics of an Effective Meeting/Group Visit." This resource is aimed toward those who would be leading group discussions, either for training or support settings.
Disclaimer: Peer Support Resources
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