One of the things that's been amazingly successful about this
initiative is that the people who actually have trained, graduated from
their training, just about universally see that training itself as a
major step forward for them in their own recovery - it does something
deeply personal in changing their view of their experience, in seeing
their ability to give back - the kind of possibility of valued social
roles - all of that....... Now with over one hundred and twenty having
trained and applied for various jobs, over fifty of those people are
employed - so it's also had this hugely powerful effect on employment
for our service users.. (that is) .. personally fulfilling for the
people involved."
Dr Sue Hallwright shares her
experiences of peer led servies in New Zealand in an interview with Dr
Ian McPherson, Director, NMHDU in this new podcast
Split into 2 parts the films last
approximately 30 minutes each as Sue reflects on the challenges and
successes of implementing this innovative and ground breaking model. Click here to view the films and resources