A day in the life of a Peer Support Worker: One of those make or break visits

The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of being a peer support worker (PSW).

Narrative account of a one to one meeting with a peer written from the perspective of a PSW.

Key reflections centre on the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries, the role of trust, and a different understanding of what constitutes risk.

While there is a great deal written about the theory of peer support work, little is published about PSWs experience. This paper provides important insights into the nature of peer support work.