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When lived experience becomes a career: 5 questions to ask before you dive in
Apr10Career Development

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?
Apr09Mental Health Career Advice

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
Mar29Career Development

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
Mar24Mental Health

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
Feb15Career Development

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…

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