Peer Support Workbook

You're here because you're ready to grow — and you deserve tools that meet you where you are.

This workbook is your complimentary guide to building stability, confidence, and connection through peer support.

• Move at your own pace
• Write honestly — this is your space
• Return to sections as often as needed
• Share insights with trusted people if helpful
• Use this workbook alongside your peer support sessions

Peer support is a relationship built on shared humanity, grounded presence, and healthy boundaries.

Understanding Your Emotional Landscape

Write what you notice when emotions rise:

Grounding Tools

Circle the ones you want to practice:

Worksheet: My Regulation Plan

When I feel overwhelmed, I will:

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Active Listening Practice

Reflective Responses

Practice these phrases:

• "I hear you."
• "That sounds heavy."
• "You're not alone in this."
• "Thank you for trusting me."

Connection Mapping

List three people you feel safe talking to:

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Worksheet: Support Conversation Practice

Write a supportive response to this statement:

"I feel like I'm failing."

Peer supporters do not manage crises alone. Your role is to stay present, grounded, and connected.

Identity Mapping

Three words that describe who you are becoming:

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Confidence Builder

List three things you've overcome:

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Growth Exercise

Weekly Reflection