Our recovery journey: two stories of change within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyn Skipper ◽  
Kirsty Page
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
First Person ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Project Lead ◽  
Narrative Account

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's journey of developing more recovery-focused services from two perspectives: that of the Trust project lead for recovery and that of a Recovery College Student and Peer Support Worker. Design/methodology/approach – First person, narrative account from the Trust project lead for recovery and that of a Recovery College Student and Peer Support Worker. Findings – Reflective account describing process and progress made towards establishing a Recovery College and Peer Support Worker Posts in Clinical Teams. Originality/value – An original viewpoint on the process of developing more recovery-focused services.

Why I chose to leave mainstream psychiatric services: a peer supporter’s personal perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Irwin
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Psychiatric Services ◽  
Personal Perspective ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Moral Conflicts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Narrative Account

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and reflections of a paid peer support worker (PSW) working on an acute ward within mainstream psychiatric services. Design/methodology/approach A PSW’s reflective and narrative account of working in an acute ward setting over a 12-month period. Findings Working as a paid PSW within mainstream services can create personal moral conflicts and challenges which can sometimes compromise individual authenticity and integrity. Originality/value This paper is written from a personal perspective and as such is highly original.

Compassion and what can happen to it: reflections of a peer support worker

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-125
Author(s):  
Sue Williams
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inpatient Ward ◽  
Narrative Account

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide some reflections on how easily compassion can be eroded on a busy inpatient ward and ways in which it might be restored. Design/methodology/approach – Narrative account. Findings – Reflective account, no findings presented. Originality/value – An original viewpoint concerning compassion, its importance, how it can become eroded and ways in which it might be restored from the perspective of a peer support worker.

A day in the life of a peer support worker: endings

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Watson
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Reflective Approach ◽  
Support Relationships ◽  
Narrative Account

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the experiences of a day in the life of a peer support worker based within an NHS trust and to use these experiences as a basis for reflection on key issues in recovery focused practice and peer support. Design/methodology/approach – A reflective approach is used to consider the experience of ending peer support relationships and the emotion which this creates for both parties. Findings – Reflections are offered relating to boundaires, grieving and the experience of endings within peer support and other contexts. Originality/value – As a narrative account of the experience of a peer support worker, this paper adds to the small number of reflective pieces in this area.

A day in the life of a peer support worker: Graham

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 114-118
Author(s):  
Emma Watson
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
First Person ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Working Day ◽  
Person Experience

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of being a peer support worker by drawing reflections from a working day. Design/methodology/approach – This is a reflexive account of a person experience written from the peer support worker’s own perspective. Findings – Reflections focus on the “non-directive” element of peer support and the danger of making assumptions when supporting others and working with staff. Originality/value – While the research evidence for peer support continues to grow, there are few first person accounts of the experience of peer support working.

A day in the life of a peer support worker: a visit

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Watson
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
One To One ◽  
Narrative Account ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into a day in the life of a peer support worker (PSW). Design/methodology/approach – Narrative account of a visit written from the perspective of a PSW. Findings – Reflective account, no findings presented. Originality/value – An original viewpoint from the perspective of a PSW in a one-to-one setting, very little has previously been published using this approach.

A day in the life of a Peer Support Worker: One of those make or break visits

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Emma Watson
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
One To One ◽  
Narrative Account ◽  
Support Work ◽  
Peer Support Work

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of being a peer support worker (PSW). Design/methodology/approach – Narrative account of a one to one meeting with a peer written from the perspective of a PSW. Findings – Key reflections centre on the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries, the role of trust, and a different understanding of what constitutes risk. Originality/value – While there is a great deal written about the theory of peer support work, little is published about PSWs experience. This paper provides important insights into the nature of peer support work.

A day in the life of a peer support worker: Melinda

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 176-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Watson
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Boundary Issues ◽  
Narrative Account ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into a day in the life of a peer support worker. Design/methodology/approach – Narrative account and analysis of the boundary challenges and “boundary issues” raised by work with a client. Findings – Reflective account, no findings presented. Originality/value – An original viewpoint on the challenges and “boundary issues” raised in the work of a peer support worker.

A day in the life of a peer support worker: re-entry

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-152
Author(s):  
Emma Watson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Narrative Approach ◽  
Personal Recovery ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Returning To Work

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and reflections of a peer support worker over the course of a day working in mental health services. Design/methodology/approach – A narrative approach has been taken to structure reflections based on the experience of returning to work after taking sick leave. Findings – Reflections are offered based on the process of returning to work and the way that this experience sheds light on personal recovery. Originality/value – This paper adds to the small number of accounts of the experiences of peer support working in mental health services and as such is highly original.

A day in the life of a Peer Support Worker: training day

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Watson
Keyword(s):  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Personal Account ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Worker Training ◽  
The People ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Support Work ◽  
Peer Support Work

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of being a peer support worker: a day providing training for new peer support workers. Design/methodology/approach – A reflective personal account of a day in the authors work sent as a trainer on a peer support worker training course. Findings – The critical value of co-production. Training is not about an “expert” imparting their wisdom – the answers are in the room. To provide training is to continue to learn. Research limitations/implications – One person's account of their experience of providing peer support worker training. Practical implications – Modelling that which is valued rather than simply telling people. A recovery focus must extend to colleagues as well as the people we serve. Originality/value – While there is a great deal written about the theory of peer support work, little is published about peer support workers experience. This paper provides important insights into the nature of peer support work.

A day in the life of a peer support worker: the ward reviews

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Emma Watson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Narrative Approach ◽  
Support Worker ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and reflections of a Peer Support Worker over the course of a day working within mental health services. Design/methodology/approach – A narrative approach has been taken to structure reflections based on the experience of attending a series of reviews on an acute mental health ward. Findings – The experience of attending ward reviews creates reflections based on how this system affects and challenges both those who are served by it and those work within it. Originality/value – This paper adds to the small number of accounts of the experiences of Peer Support Working in mental health services and as such is highly original.

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