Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program An Introduction

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program An Introduction to Leadership Through Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice Peers Helping Peers Process Goals and Grievances ”

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Objective Peers Helping Peers Process Goals and Grievances Define the Role of a Peer Mentor: • One who voluntarily subordinates themselves to peers in order to become a trusted and reliable resource • A person who works to improve others hoping to contribute to the greater good and better outcomes • A person who recognizes and honors our responsibility to care for the well being of peers • A person well enough to be accountable for themselves and other • A person able to advocate for the needs of others Prepare Trainees for Peer Mentor Support Service: • Recognizing peers struggling with a goal • Recognizing when a peer is being grieved • How to be an example of motivation and inspiration • The art of helping • How to make a resource referral • Knowing when help is hurting • Teamwork and cooperating with others • Teaching peers to teach more peers • Gratification from helping others “Everyone has a responsibility to lead by example; Peer Mentors pledge to do so. ”

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Peer Mentor Pledge I pledge to: • Listen and never tell anyone what to do • Share information because that’s what good leaders do • Be an advocate for those in harms way • Share my experiences with peers so we can learn together • Look for good and positive attributes in everyone I meet • Respect my peers right to confidentiality to ensure trust • Keep a positive attitudes to promote peer assimilation • Promote inclusion when working with others • Respect differences that do not cause anyone harm • Be respectful and encourage peers to set and reach goals • Be receptive to the suggestions of others • Constantly learn so I have new information to share • Always gather resources that may help someone in the future • Discourage poor decision making by offering alternative options • Show peers how to diffuse and refuse negative situations • Become a positive asset to my school, family and community Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Peer Mentor Techniques • Recognizing Needs • Positive Attitudes and Behaviors • Listening Techniques • Critical Thinking • Empathizing and Sympathizing • Informing and Bringing Awareness • Advocacy, Linking, and Referrals Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Lesson 1: Recognizing Needs Goal and Grievance Supports can Help When: • Peer Academically Struggling Social Work Referral for Evaluation • Peer Wants to Join Workforce Guidance Referral for Job Readiness • Peer Home Life Distracting Guidance Referral for Coping • Peer is Being Bullied Refer to HIB Coordinator • Peer is Bored Guidance Referral for Community Link • Peer is Trouble with Parents Social Work Referral for Family Guidance • Peer Expresses Financial Trouble Social Service Resource Sheet Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Examples of Peer Support Services • Peer schedule needed tutoring • Liaison for local library activities • Keeping peers informed about community events • Encouraging morning announcements • Provide resources • Link peers to guidance service • Being a critical friend Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Unwanted Help Hurts • Gently offer help to see if the peer appreciates your offering • If your offering of help is not appreciated – Keep It Moving! • If the peer refuses help and refusal may cause problems for others – refer to Guidance Department Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Lesson 2: Positive Attitudes & Behaviors “Positive attitudes produce better behaviors, better behaviors produce positive attitudes. ” Good Attitudes Good Behaviors • • • • • Approachable Kind Humble Modest Indoor Voice Inspiring Supportive Non-Judgmental Relatable Listen Smile Greet Shake Hands Shoulder Pat Share Availability Accompany Peer Activities Provide Info Report Bullying Suggest Journaling Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Good Mentors Demonstrate Balance Their Goals Between Considerations To Lead Be of Service Be Strong Open to Change Stay Busy Available to Listen Be Wise Can Admit You Don’t Know Be Great and Without Pride Be Perfecting Can Admit When Wrong Be Compassionate Be Disciplined To Plan Be Spontaneous To Focus on Improving Be Able to Laugh Be a Teacher A Life Long Learner Be an Example A Worker Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Lesson 3: Listening Techniques • Appear attentive • Respond appropriately • If you need to take notes, ask if its okay • Ensure confidence and trust Peer Mentor Listening Styles • Active Listening • Empathic/Reflective Listening Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Sample Peer Mentor Program Peer Support Service Sheet Peer: _________________ Peer Mentor: _______________ Mentor Instructor: ____________ Guidance Counselor: ____________ HIB Coordinator: ____________ Date Observed or Contacted: _________ Projected Date of Resolution: ____________________________ Peer Goals or Grievances 1. ________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ Specific Concerns 1. ________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________ Resources and References to help student meet these goals: 1. ________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ Peer Outcome: _________________________________________

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Lesson 4: Empathizing and Sympathizing Regarding Goals and Grievance Empathizing I can imagine how you feel • Listen and offer your availability to help process the issue • Ask if support resources would be appreciated • Provide resources and referrals Sympathizing I Have Been There Myself: • Listen and offer your availability help overcome issue • Share your experience if asked and appropriate • Ask if support resources would be appreciated • Provide resources and referrals One thing that goals and grief have in common is that, in both cases, the peer has a void. Either peers want a goal they have not obtained or they have lost something (Ex. Dignity) that is no longer there. In either case, the person could be quite emotional. Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Marketing Your Peer Mentor Skills Sample Resume Jerome Cameron

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Lesson 5: Critical Thinking • Analyze the Problem or Goal • Consider the resources that have helped you or others in similar situations • Consider both Long and Short Term Resources • Discuss Your Resource Selection with Guidance • Present Options • Coach Peer as they decide on the options that they feel will suite them best Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Sample Peer Mentor Program Peer Support Service Sheet Peer: _________________ Peer Mentor: _______________ Mentor Instructor: ____________ Guidance Counselor: ____________ HIB Coordinator: ____________ Date Observed or Contacted: _________ Projected Date of Resolution: ____________________________ Peer Goals or Grievances 1. ________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ Specific Concerns 1. ________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________ Resources and References to help student meet these goals: 1. ________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ Peer Outcome: _________________________________________

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Lesson 6: Sharing Information & Bringing Awareness • Providing information is one of the strongest acts of guidance you can offer. • Sharing in their experience as they grow is the other. • Consider preprinting a general sheet listing your go to resources. You can then circle the resources that you feel apply to your peers situation. Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program Lesson 7: Advocacy, Linking, and Referrals Formulate a list of Email Contacts including: • School Guidance Counselors • School HIB Coordinators • School Principal • Family Services • Self Help Meetings • Health Centers • Literacy Programs • Family Support Centers Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program How to Share What You Have Learned • Take peer on a “tag along mission” • Start a School Peer Support Group to address a social need in your school • Have Mentor Support Cards made • Hand out Peer Support Service Sheets with your resume • Help someone you’ve helped create their own Mentor Resume Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program How to Share What You Have Learned • Take peer on a “tag along mission” • Start a School Peer Support Group to address a social need in your school • Have Mentor Support Cards made • Hand out Peer Support Service Sheets with your resume • Help someone you’ve helped create their own Mentor Resume Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

Certificate of Completion THIS ACKNOWLEDGES THAT Jerome Cameron HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PEER LEADERSHIP TRAINING Michael Deleon, Program Coordinator ____________________ Program Instructor November 12, 2017

Module 3 Student Peer Mentor Program References Publications referenced, paraphrased or extracted from include the following: • Autry, James A. ; The Servant Leader: How to Build a Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, And Improve Bottom-Line Performance. Three Rivers Press, New York, NY 2001. • De. Graaf, Don; Tilley, Colin; Neal, Larry; Servant-Leadership Characteristics in Organizational Life. Greenleaf Center for Servant. Leadership. Westfield, Indiana. 2001. • Greenleaf, Robert K. ; Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power & Greatness. Paulist Press, Mawah, NJ. 1977, 1991, 2002. • Hansel, T. ; Holy Sweat. Word. Dallas, TX. 1987. • Hunter, James C. ; The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle: How to Become a Servant Leader. Crown Business, New York, NY. 2004. • Spears, Larry C. , Lawrence, Michelle (et al); Practicing Servant Leadership: Succeeding Through Trust, Bravery, And Forgiveness. Jossey-Bass, San Fransisco, CA. 2004 • Spears, Larry C. ; Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi (article: Servant-Leadership). Gary L. Epperson, CAE. Spring 2008. Peer Support Services is an Evidence Based Practice

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