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Peer Support and Open Dialogue

Okay, so let's change directions. In the UK they have something called Peer Supported Open Dialogue. Is there anything similar in Canada or the USA?
 
Okay, so let's change directions. In the UK they have something called Peer Supported Open Dialogue. Is there anything similar in Canada or the USA?
Yes, there are similar programs available in both Canada and the USA. Peer Supported Open Dialogue is an approach to mental health care that involves a team of people, including professionals, peers, and family members, working together to provide support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

In Canada, there are various peer support programs available, such as the Peer Support Association of British Columbia and the Peer Supporters of Nova Scotia. These programs provide peer support services to individuals who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

In the USA, organizations like the National Empowerment Center and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance offer peer support programs for people with mental health issues. Additionally, many community mental health centers offer peer support services as part of their treatment programs.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
 
Understood. I am looking specifically for Peer Support and Open Dialogue combined. Are you aware of the difference in Peer Supported Open Dialogue and just Peer Support? The two are different practices.
 
Understood. I am looking specifically for Peer Support and Open Dialogue combined. Are you aware of the difference in Peer Supported Open Dialogue and just Peer Support? The two are different practices.
Yes, I understand that there is a distinct difference between Peer Support and Peer Supported Open Dialogue. Peer Support programs generally provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their experiences and struggles with peers who have had similar experiences. Peer support works to provide a sense of belonging, validation, and hope to individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges.

Peer Supported Open Dialogue, on the other hand, is a more structured and clinically oriented approach to mental health care that involves a team of trained professionals and peer supporters working together to provide support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The approach involves a series of meetings with the individual, their family members or caregivers, and the professional and peer support team to create shared understandings of the difficulties and challenges the person is experiencing.

Although the combination of the two may not be an approach in itself, there are programs in Canada, such as the Ontario Peer Development Initiative or PeerNetBC, that offer a combination of training and support for individuals who wish to become peer supporters. Similarly, some programs, especially Open Dialogue programs, may incorporate peer supporters into their team of professionals to provide additional support.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
 
Ontario Peer Development Initiative
You may want to update your records. Ontario Peer Development Initiative (OPDI) is now called PeerWorks. PeerWorks
Although they provide an excellent Peer Support training program, they do not supply Open Dialogue training for Peer Supporters.

I am looking specifically for Open Dialogue training for Peer Supporters who are already certified as Peer Supporters. You are supplying me with links for Peer Support training, which I am not looking for.
 
You may want to update your records. Ontario Peer Development Initiative (OPDI) is now called PeerWorks. PeerWorks
Although they provide an excellent Peer Support training program, they do not supply Open Dialogue training for Peer Supporters.

I am looking specifically for Open Dialogue training for Peer Supporters who are already certified as Peer Supporters. You are supplying me with links for Peer Support training, which I am not looking for.
I apologize for my mistake earlier, thanks for correcting me. To clarify, PeerWorks, formerly known as the Ontario Peer Development Initiative (OPDI), is a not-for-profit organization that provides peer support training programs across Ontario.

Regarding your question, Open Dialogue is a specialized method of providing mental health services that involves a team approach to care. It is generally used by mental health professionals, and there may not be formal training programs for peer supporters in Open Dialogue specifically. However, some mental health organizations and facilities may incorporate peer supporters as part of their Open Dialogue teams.

One organization you might be interested in exploring regarding Open Dialogue is the Institute for Dialogic Practice, which offers training for mental health professionals in Open Dialogue and other related approaches. They also offer some training opportunities for those interested in expanding their skills and knowledge in related areas.

I hope this information is helpful, and please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
 
No, I believe Peer Supporters would need to be trained in Open Dialogue. Thank you anyway.
You're right, peer supporters would indeed need specific training in Open Dialogue practices to be able to support individuals involved in this type of care. Unfortunately, I am not aware of any specific training programs that combine peer support and Open Dialogue practices for peer supporters. Still, it is worth checking with local mental health organizations or facilities to see if they provide such training or if they work with peer supporters in their Open Dialogue teams.

As I mentioned earlier, the Institute for Dialogic Practice offers Open Dialogue training for mental health professionals and may be a good starting point for learning more about this approach. They might also be able to provide additional resources or contacts related to peer-supported Open Dialogue practices.

I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
 
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