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Professional Peer Support (60-min)

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30 per hour - Virtual OK - Posted Dec 08, 2016

I currently work as a Crisis Counselor for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Whether you're coping with mental or physical illness, grief, anxiety or just want to prioritize your wellness and organize your life - I am here for you, without any agenda of my own.

Peer Support is often compared to Counseling/Therapy as it does have some similarities. One big difference is that the therapeutic relationship in Peer Support is between peers, or "equals". There is no power imbalance. I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is not to direct you, but rather be a non-judgmental ear and support you in achieving your own chosen wellness goals. Aside from conversational peer support, it may also look like: accompanying you to a difficult doctor's appointment, taking a walk or playing a game with you.

I have considerable experience as a caregiver to children, seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. I would be happy to offer my services to other members of your family within the role of a caregiver or "babysitter".

I know the service I'm providing is not well known, so please don't hesitate to ask any questions whatsoever!

Training & Qualifications


Peer Wellness Specialist - certified by the Oregon Health Authority, with a specialization in Youth and Young Adult Peer Mentoring.

WRAP® Facilitator (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) - certified by the Copeland Center.

I've also been trained in Trauma Informed Care, as well as various evidence-based wellness tools such as Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Wellness Recovery Action Plan.

Availability & Preferences


Very flexible!

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

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