Co-designing and Conducting Evidence-informed Trainings for People with Lived Experience to Deliver Peer Support Interventions 1949

There is increasing interest in implementing peer support programs in clinical and community-based settings. There is a critical need to develop and deliver evidence-based trainings that equip people with disabilities with the knowledge and skills to provide these peer support interventions effectively. In this presentation, we will discuss best practices for designing and delivering peer support interventionist training, including strategies for co-creating responsive training with individuals who have lived experience. The appropriate utilization of adult, social, and transformation learning theories and practices will be discussed, along with the targeted use of case studies and storytelling techniques. .  The presentation team will comprise clinical and academic researchers, as well as peer support providers with lived experience of disability. Opportunities for active engagement with participants and presenters are included.