Creating Peer Support Groups (CAL126, S6, E20)

If you are curious about how to set up your own peer support group, inspired by what Johanna Stadlbauer shared about what Uni Graz are doing, then this episode might get you started. I walk through some of the ‘things to think about’ when setting up peer groups such as the group’s purpose, the focus, and who that would involve, also the group size, meeting frequency and commitment, and choosing between structured or informal formats and related roles. I then walk through two examples of more structured formats: action learning sets which take more of a coaching approach, and peer mentoring models that take more of a consulting or advising approach. I also give some examples of more informal peer groups.  Regardless of approach, good listening, confidentiality and a commitment to genuine participation are key. I also refer to some resources and links for further reading and more detailed overview of steps, as well as some related podcasts. Whether you're looking for mutual support, expert guidance, or simply a sense of belonging, there's a group format that can work for you. Give it a try!00:00 CAL126 Exploring Peer Group Support Models00:29 Introduction01:36 Purpose03:03 Focus05:03 How Many06:17 How Often07:45 Format08:24 Roles09:44 Critical Ingredients11:38 Walking Through Some Examples12:35 Example: Peer Coaching Groups - Action Learning Set20:39 Example: Peer Mentoring Groups25:04 Example: Informal Peer Support Groups28:23 Recap30:07 Do What Works for You - Suggestions33:07 Closing Call and Pointers36:36 EndRelated LinksAction Learning Sets guidance by Caroline Doherty via the UK NHS Action Learning Sets pageAction Learning Sets at Uni of St Andrews as example in an academic contextGraz Call for participation in their Collegial Development ProgrammeKollegiale Beratung in sechs Phasen (Collegial Advising in 6 Phases) Descriptive Consultancy with protocol descriptionBalint Group MethodThe No Club book and No Club GuidanceRelated PodcastsMichael Bungay Stanier on the power of curiosity and taming your advice monster

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