DEPI Peer Support Program Workshop
On the 29th and 30th October 2014 Joh, Bernie and Gus delivered a 2-day training workshop for staff of the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI), who had nominated themselves to be part of the new DEPI Peer Support Program. Over the 2-days, the group completed modules in recognising distress; coping strategies; interpersonal skills; confidentiality; and internal and external helping resources, and also learnt and applied the principles of Psychological First Aid (Look, Listen, Link) in case scenarios and role plays. Carfi congratulates all of the provisional Peer Supports and looks forward to partnering with the DEPI Peer Support Program moving forward.