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Inspiration Through Empathy: Peer Support

A short documentary by a student filmmaker about a peer support group in Kelowna, BC, Canada. A group of mental health consumers meets weekly, views a presentation on a topic of their choice, then breaks into smaller groups to talk about their mental health issues and building wellness. Peer support is different than other support services (not a replacement, it’s complementary to professional services) because it’s a space for people to come together with others who truly understand what it’s like to live with a mental illness, providing empathy, reassurance, and connection that can’t be found any other way.

Producer: Kirk Chavarie for CMHA Kelowna Featuring: Denise, unidentified peer group members
Format: Flash Date: 13/10/10
Length: 00:08:26  
Video Link:
http://youtu.be/bkF6bV6NIH4
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    Last reviewed: 25 Jan 2012

APA Reference
Kiume, S. (2012). What’s a Peer Support Group?. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 23, 2012, from http://blogs.psychcentral.com/channeln/2012/01/whats-a-peer-support-group/

 

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