Each lesson includes debriefing questions, guaranteed to maximize student learning. Training sessions have been divided into activities for the junior level, middle level, and secondary level students. For trainers attracted to particular activities, the lessons can be adapted to fit different levels. This manual has been written by experienced practitioners commited to the delivery of high quality peer services. Persons who want to know the rationale for the peer models or learn about program issues and concerns will find little detail, but the authors do provide a bibliography of other references.
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This 96 page manual has been created by Cheryl Brackenbury, a pioneer in peer helping in Ontario. Cheryl based her manual on her lengthy experience as a peer program leader at Coburg East Collegiate in Ontario and as an active member of the Ontario Peer Helpers Association. The manual provides details about starting a peer program and includes a useful chart that shows how peer helping activities, roles, and training relate to virtually all school subject matter areas. The bulk of the manual is devoted to training sessions that focus on learning interpersonal communication skills. A unique feature of this manual is an activities section to help students learn about the practical issues associated with students services such as understanding school guidance services and personnel, how to make timetable changes, and gaining information about post-secondary education.