Types of Peer Supervision at The Wellness Initiative

Peer Worker Supervision
Are you a Lived Experience Professional and utilising your story in your day-to-day role?

Peer Supervision at The Wellness Initiative is a supportive process where you and one one of our experienced staff members come together to reflect on the principles, challenges, and impact of peer work. This service creates a safe, collaborative space where peers can discuss how their personal experiences influence their roles, workplace relationships, and broader contributions to their community.

Through Peer Supervision, you can explore:
  • Using your lived experience in the workplace to build understanding and connection.
  • The foundations and principles of peer work to enhance your practices.
  • ​Identifying and managing stressors to strengthen resilience and self-awareness.
  • Establishing clear boundaries in professional peer relationships.
  • ​Addressing the impact of stigma with practical strategies for navigating it.
  • Developing self-advocacy skills to confidently fulfill your role and self-advocate for yourself in the workplace.
  • ​Understanding the wider influence of peer work on the community.
This service empowers lived experience workers by fostering growth, enhancing collaboration, and strengthening the meaningful role of peer work within their practice and community.
Management and Project Worker Supervision
Peer Supervision for coordination and management roles is designed to support leaders who oversee a peer workforce by providing a space to reflect on the unique challenges and responsibilities of guiding lived experience workers. This supervision creates a collaborative and supportive environment to enhance understanding, strengthen leadership skills, and build practices that empower peer teams to thrive.

In these sessions, coordinators and managers can explore:
  • Strategies for supporting lived experience workers while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • ​Addressing challenges unique to peer workforces, such as navigating stigma and creating inclusive environments.
  • Managing the emotional impact of supporting a peer workforce, fostering self-care and resilience in leadership.
  • ​Developing spaces for ethical and trauma-aware practices that align with the values of peer work.
  • Strengthening communication and collaboration, ensuring that peer workers feel heard, valued, and supported.
  • ​Exploring the broader impact of peer workforces, understanding their role in creating systemic change and community connection.
This type of supervision allows leaders to reflect on their own roles, unpack challenges, and learn tools to foster a supportive and effective peer workforce. It emphasises mutual understanding and growth, ensuring that peer supervision isn’t just for workers, but extends to those guiding them as well. Through this, coordinators and managers can better nurture their teams and reinforce the meaningful impact of lived experience within their organisations.
Establishing Peer Frameworks and Programs
The Wellness Initiative also offers supervision specifically designed for people who are tasked with developing and managing peer programs. This service provides tailored support to guide leaders as they build frameworks, address challenges, and nurture their peer workforces. By offering a safe, reflective space, we help individuals refine their approach, strengthen their practices, and ensure their programs effectively honours and empowers the lived experience.
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Consultation

If your organisation is interested in developing a peer program, The Wellness Initiative can partner with you to design a framework that meets your specific goals while embedding the values of lived experience into every aspect. We understand that creating a successful peer workforce begins with establishing a solid foundation. A well-designed peer program ensures not only the effectiveness of peer work but also the long-term sustainability of the workforce.

Setting up a peer program correctly is crucial. It involves thoughtful planning to address key elements such as clear principles, ethical guidelines, and practical strategies for peer workers to thrive. A strong program also considers the unique challenges of peer work—like managing boundaries, navigating stigma, and fostering resilience—so the workforce feels supported and empowered. Without these foundational structures, a peer program may struggle to achieve its potential, risking burnout or misunderstanding among workers.

Whether you’re starting fresh or refining an existing initiative, we’ll work closely with you to create a tailored, sustainable peer framework that aligns with your workplace needs. By partnering with us, you’ll build a program that not only supports a successful peer workforce but also fosters meaningful connection, growth, and positive impact within your organisation and community.

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​Where to from Here?

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​You can also view the profiles of each of our experienced Peer Supervisors by clicking Meeting the Team.