Aims
To identify knowledge and skills relevant to helping people engage in meaningful activities
Section 3
Competences covered in this unit:
Ability to draw on knowledge that, for many people, engaging in activities that have meaning and purpose can help their recovery.
Ability to help people identify activities that are meaningful to them.
Ability to help people to identify (and problem-solve) issues or concerns that make it difficult for them to access and engage in meaningful activities.
Underpinning understanding and knowledge for peer support workers
Communication and engagement skills
Working in partnership. Supporting people as a peer support worker
Self-care and support
Optional skills – using psychological approaches to support personal recovery