Peer support is a process of sharing common experiences, situations, or challenges through an exchange of getting and giving support. It involves the practice of self-care and sharing “what works.” Peer Support is not based on medical models of illness and disorder; it is the provision of emotional, practical, and informational supports by people with lived experiences, to cultivate mutual empowerment. Peer support initiatives are run by and for the participants.
Peer Support Groups have the following characteristics:
The benefits of being a support group with Ostomy Canada include:
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In many situations, the role of facilitating or leading a group, meeting, or discussion is not the responsibility of only one person but is the responsibility of several in the group. This is not always the case, and therefore, it is important for leaders to keep in mind that with the leadership role comes a certain amount of responsibility to other people living with an ostomy and their circles of support. People often turn to leaders for assistance, guidance, and sometimes see them as mentors or someone they trust and “look up to.” As a result, leaders should maintain a degree of “professionalism” when working with others and be aware of their ability to:
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