All Episodes

September 18, 2025 17 mins

Send me a text

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Just train it right. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly what kind of training your peer support team needs to be equipped and ready when it matters most.

Does your peer support team actually have the training they need, or are they just winging it?

Caring isn’t enough. Without the right training, peer supporters may overstep, or God forbid, do harm. And that can be disastrous for your team’s effectiveness.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the essential types of training every peer support team needs, especially in emergency services and high-stress professions.

Whether you’re just getting started or realizing your current team needs more support, this episode gives you a clear and practical training roadmap to build confidence, competence, and care into every conversation.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:

  • The three core areas every team must be trained in
  • Why suicide intervention training is non-negotiable
  • How to keep your team sharp with ongoing education and support

Don’t guess. Train your team well, and build a culture where people know where to turn when life gets heavy.

OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

Schedule a Discovery Call

https://calendly.com/stresscaredoc/consultation

Share this Episode:

https://survivingyourshift.com/38

QPR Suicide Training:

https://stresscaredoc.com/suicide-intervention-training

ASIST Suicide Training

https://livingworks.net/training/livingworks-asist/

If you're receiving value from this podcast, consider becoming a monthly supporter—your gift helps me keep producing these practical episodes. Become a supporter today.

Connect with Bart

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bartleger

Facebook Page: facebook.com/survivingyourshift

Website: survivingyourshift.com

Want to find out how I can help you build a peer support program in your organization or provide training? Schedule a no-obligation call or Zoom meeting with me here.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.