In This Particular Episode You Will Learn:
Bennett's military background and journey towards working in the mental health field
The training that Bennett received to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist
Bennett's takeaways from training:
Not everyone is the same, so not all interventions will work for everyone
Training in ethics and boundaries is critical
Peer Support is not for everyone; we must be healed first before trying to heal others
How some mental health professionals see peer support specialists
Perceived differences between a peer support specialist and a licensed mental health professional
The need for mentorship after leaving the service