Goal
The Peer will have an understanding of what is means to be a Peer.
Objective
Upon completion of this program the peer will be able to explain what a peer is, why we should have peers,
and the qualifications and responsibilities of being a peer.
What is a Peer?
Who is a Peer?
Qualifications of a Peer
Responsibilities of a Peer
Role Modeling & Ethics
The peer will participate and be trained in various health topics.
Will act as a resource to students, faculty, staff, Health Educator and Health Education Office.
Will educate the Georgia Southern community.
Act as a professional.
Roles
~ Educator
~ Helper
~ Mentor
~ Counselor
~ Supporter
~ Act as a resource person
Utilization
~ Fraternity/Sorority
~ Community
~ Athletes
~ Class presentations
~ Residence Halls
~ Campus presentations |
 Peers are individuals who are of the same age, gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity, to those who are trying to help.
Peers can relate to each other.
They share the same experiences and are in similar situations.
Peers use similar coping techniques.
“Trained peers of all ages have shown potential to facilitate psychological well-being by providing a cognitive framework for integrating information as well as encouraging emotional involvement and expression” (Yalom, 1985).
Black, Tobler, & Scaccia (in-press) stated that it appears by using peers as an educational tool and as leaders when addressing important health issues, the benefits achieved with peers outweighs the use of adults that are possibly more educated and experienced.
They offer both the participants and volunteers an opportunity to increase health related knowledge and application skills, and improve social relationships.
They provide health education for a variety of topics.
They prevent risk behaviors.
Information is age appropriate.
They use the same day-to-day communication.
Participants can relate to their peers.
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