Part of the Trauma-Informed Approaches Certification Series

From Lived Experience to Collective Support: Peer Support and Community Building

Peer relationships and community can be powerful sources of connection and support when lived experience is recognized as an asset. This course explores how participants can intentionally partner with people with lived experience to strengthen peer support and build community.

The course focuses on practical, person-centered strategies for supporting peer connections and collective support while honoring choice, safety, and collaboration. Participants will examine staff roles in fostering community and learn ways to support peer support efforts that are grounded in shared experience and mutual respect.

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1.5- Hour Live Webinar

.2 IACET CEUs

Certificate of Completion

Upcoming Live-Virtual Session Dates

Downloadable Learning Guide
Digital Certificate
30-Days Access to Session Recordings

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

$65 Per Person

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3:00 - 4:30pm Eastern

2:00 - 3:30pm Central

1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain

12:00 - 1:30pm Pacific

Thursday, Nov 19, 2026

$65 per Person

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1:00 - 2:30pm Eastern

12:00 - 1:30pm Central

11:00 - 12:30pm Mountain

10:00 - 11:30am Pacific
This Course is Ideal for:
Human Services Providers
Supportive Housing Service Providers
Case Managers
Housing Navigators
Attendees Will Learn To:
  • Collaborate effectively with peer support specialists by clarifying roles, communication practices, and boundaries that align with trauma-informed approaches.
  • Support peer leadership development by identifying concrete ways to encourage tenant voice, shared decision-making, and leadership pathways.
  • Adapt community-building activities to be more trauma-informed and reduces power imbalances.
  • Develop strategies to encourage peer connection that respect tenant autonomy.