Table of Contents The shift from patient to professional Making sense of certified peer specialist requirements What actually happens during peer recovery specialist training? A…
Where do peer support specialists actually work and earn?
Table of Contents Introduction The financial reality: national salary benchmarks for 2024 Beyond the hospital: where the jobs are hiding Individual Q&A Pairs Why geography…
When lived experience becomes a career: 5 questions to ask before you dive in
Table of Contents Introduction Are you ready to trade your story for a paycheck? The logistics of certification and state requirements Navigating the ‘wounded healer’…
Why does nobody talk about the heavy side of being a peer support specialist?
Table of Contents The double-edged sword of lived experience Trapped in the professional no-man’s land When your client’s crisis becomes your own trigger The real…
Making Your Own Path: Getting Certified as a Peer Support Specialist
Table of Contents When lived experience becomes your professional superpower Charting your course: the initial requirements Finding your fit: training programs and understanding the core…
When Peer Support Hits a Wall: Simple Ways to Reignite Your Impact
Table of Contents When the spark dims: understanding the professionalization paradox Reclaiming mutuality: concrete steps to strengthen connection Navigating the ‘living experience’: keeping your story…
Your Guide to Becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist in 2026
Table of Contents What is a Peer Support Specialist and Why is This Career Exploding? What Core Requirements Do You Need to Start Your Peer…