Peer Power, Book One

These strategies for the professional leader are designed to accompany the main text. The book provides step-by-step procedures for training peer helpers using the main text and includes such tips as suggested time for homework and for group work on each of the 67 exercises for learning the eight peer helping skills and also for all exercises in learning and applying skills in conflict resolution. The main text provides an introductory training programme to help adolescents and adults learn eight peer helping skills and the utilisation of those skills in conflict mediation. Those skills are learned through group work and completion of 67 exercises. The opportunity is provided to learn how to apply those skills as a conflict mediator while having peer support and professional supervision in doing so.