Train Peer Supporters
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(Unit 2, Mod. 2.1, Section 1)Role Modeling
What is it?
Role models are people with diabetes who have been successful in reaching goals to better manage their diabetes. These people use their own struggles, successes, and experiences to motivate and encourage others with diabetes.
Why is it important?
Role models demonstrate healthy behaviors as a positive example for people with diabetes and can motivate others toward change by modeling healthy self-management behaviors.
Learn more about role modeling from the following resources:
- The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) is a popular behavior change theory used in diabetes self-management. In this theory, role models can play a significant role in a person's process of moving from one stage to another. All this information is from the Center for Health Communications Research at the University of Michigan.
Find handouts, tools, and educational modules on role modeling to help train peer supporters and offer peer support:
- Peer Interpersonal Relationships is a training module from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, for training peer mentors how to be role models.
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