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Invite therapists in your neighborhood to
join your peer group. It is recommended that the size of the group be 8 or less.
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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)
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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
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Is there a place where you can meet regularly or does the
meeting place have to rotate?
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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.
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Have participants fill out a practice
profile questionnaire to share with the group to help get to know each
other.
