Roles, Skills & Characteristics of Effective Peers
Peer-Based Emotional Support
Active Listening Skills
Nonverbal Communication
HIV/AIDS Basics
HIV Treatment Basics
Treatment Adherence
Side Effects
Participants will:
1. Review the elements/competencies of peer education in order to equip
participants with the basic skills, and knowledge necessary to provide
high quality services to people of color with HIV/AIDS, including basics
in HIV/AIDS, HIV Treatment, Treatment Adherence, etc.
2. Begin exploring their personal visions and values as they relate and
impact their work, as well as begin building a sense of community and
shared missions and values among members of the regional cohort.
3. Explore the basic terms and concepts of the peer support model (PSM),
practice using the model’s skills and techniques. Participants will
also begin learning how to use culturally sensitive peer counseling techniques
in their work, as it relates to the PSM.
4. Begin giving and receiving support and affirmation for their work
from their peers.
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