Category: Host
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How to Brand & Promote Your First Session
Step 1: Craft Your Session Title and Description Crafting an engaging session title and description sets the tone for your peer support session. Your title should be clear and provide a glimpse into the session’s format, offering a clear overview of what a participant can expect. Consider the specific theme,…
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ShareWell Best Practices
These are just examples to get you thinking, feel free to share your session however you feel called to share. Start with Some Group Guidelines Providing group guidelines at the start of a session is beneficial for three main reasons: It lays the ground rules for a safe space (always refer…
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Join ShareWell’s Host Training Program
Enroll in ShareWell’s Host Training Program Did you know that ShareWell has an in-depth training program that you can participate in for free? Support is the name of the game at ShareWell and we want to support you in your skill development as well as your healing journey. The 9-module…
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How to Set the Groundrules
Hosts share the ground rules at the start of every session to set the container. This helps create safety for new members and is a good reminder for members, in general, to make sure they are in line with ShareWell’s peer support culture. One of our main groundrules is “no…
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How to Create A Safe Space
Meet one of our wonderful hosts Fausta. For over 20 years, Fausta was a licensed therapist working with trauma survivors. She is now a life coach who is passionate about talking to otherst about trauma, how is impacts us, and how we heal from it. Fausta leads a 17-module training…
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ShareWell’s Host Handbook
What is Peer Support?Peer support is when people connect with others over shared challenges and use their own experiences to help each other heal. Peer support is the answer to feeling isolated. It’s for anyone seeking validation and understanding (and also those who aren’t). Participating in peer support provides connection…
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Session Safety Features
Ensuring a Safe and Supportive Session: A Guide for Hosts As a dedicated host on ShareWell, your role is crucial in maintaining a secure and nurturing environment for peer support. To facilitate smooth sessions, here are three essential safety features at your disposal: When to Report or Give Feedback: Important…
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Tips for Hosting Sessions from Dr. Gadinsky
In this two-part series, psychologist Dr. Natasha Gadinsky shares her tips for how to start a peer support session to setup the group for success. We hope they help you in discovering your own rhythm for setting up a safe space for peers to gather and exchange their minds. Starting…
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ShareWell Platform Rules: Hosting 101
As a ShareWell host, your role extends far beyond scheduling and facilitating sessions. It encompasses creating a supportive environment where participants can openly share and seek guidance. A crucial aspect of ensuring a successful peer support session lies in understanding the dynamics that govern it. Here are a few hosting…
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Host Preparation: Sample Session Questions
Effective preparation is key to successful peer support sessions. You have the flexibility to schedule sessions for 30, 60, or 90 minutes, but occasionally, discussions may reach a lull where it seems like there’s nothing more to add. During such moments, having a set of topics or questions at the…