Setting up the structure of peer Groups

The Structure of you group is determined by you but there are some basic guidelines that you can use:

1. Invite therapists in your neighborhood to join your peer group. It is recommended that the size of the group be 8 or less.

2. Determine the structure of leadership. Will one person always lead or will the leader rotate?  The leader will have the role of allowing the person to speak without being judged or criticized.  The main purpose of discussion is to allow for how someone feels about whatever happened or whatever issue is being talked about.  (more on this later)

3. Determine the level of commitment.  How often will you meet? 1x a month, 2x a month? How long will you meet for each time?  How long will you meet for - 6 months, 1 year or something in between.  You can also pick a time frame to re-evaluate the time frame

4. Is there a place where you can meet regularly or does the meeting place have to rotate?

5. What will you do if you are unable to solve a problem or issue? Is there someone else you can consult with? Hiring a peer supervisor to facilitate the sessions can be beneficial in helping the group to understand their "helping instincts" and help bring new insights.

6. Have participants fill out a practice profile questionnaire to share with the group to help get to know each other.

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