RM06 Certificate in Lived Experience in Action: Mental Health Peer Work
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Lived experience can be one of the most powerful tools in mental health peer work – when it is used with care, purpose and strong professional boundaries.
This course supports learners to understand how their own lived or carer experience can be applied safely and respectfully in mental health peer work. Learners explore how lived experience can build trust, reduce stigma, support recovery and strengthen connection with people accessing mental health services.
The course also focuses on the practical skills needed to work in a peer role, including safe self-disclosure, maintaining boundaries, communicating with empathy, understanding organisational expectations, protecting privacy and recognising when and how to share personal stories in a way that supports the client, not the worker.
Learners will develop a clear understanding of how to use lived experience as a professional strength while working within policies, procedures, ethical responsibilities and the values of recovery-oriented practice.
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Section 1: RM K003 Welcome and IntroductionEmbark on a transformative learning journey with our Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. Focus on holistic, student-centred learning to maximise career development. Engage in live workshops, online assessments, and practical applications to enhance your skills in mental health peer support.
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2Section 2: RM K003 Defining ’Lived Experience’
Explore the application of lived experience in mental health peer work, understanding roles, values, and guidelines for effective communication and safe disclosure.
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3Section 3: RM K003 Sharing Lived Experience
Explore the role of lived experience in peer work, focusing on positive sharing, rapport building, cultural sensitivity, ethical practices, and the principles of duty of care.
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4Section 4: RM K003 Establishing Personal Boundaries
Explore the critical role of boundaries in peer mental health work. Learn about establishing personal limits, ensuring consent, maintaining professional relationships, and carefully sharing lived experiences for maximum impact and empathy.
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5Section 5: RM K003 Debriefing in Peer Work
Learn to engage in debriefing and peer supervision, and address vulnerabilities associated with lived and vicarious trauma in peer work environments.
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6Section 6: RM K003 Understanding Self-Care
Explore essential self-care strategies tailored for mental health practitioners to address physical and emotional needs, maintain a positive work-life balance, and negotiate workplace adjustments. These methods aim to enhance personal well-being and professional effectiveness, thus fostering resilience and sustainability in stressful environments.
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7Section 7: RM K003 Essential Qualifications and Skills for Practitioners
Explore the multifaceted role of mental health practitioners, including personal story sharing and advocacy. Learn strategies to reduce stigma, promote self-advocacy, ensure client autonomy, and overcome societal barriers.
