Education for peer support workers is relatively new, even in an international context, with different training options available in various countries. In recent years, KBT Vocational College has collaborated with partners in the Nordic and Baltic regions to establish a Nordic-Baltic network for the training of peer support workers. Together with participants from countries like Sweden and Iceland, we have received funding from Nordplus on several occasions to develop and expand this network.
New Project Phase – Aiming to Build a Network for Training and Course Providers
In October, a project meeting was held in Copenhagen to kick off the new project, which will run until summer 2026. The event was hosted by Peer Partnership, a collaboration between Det Sociale and SIND. The primary goal of the project is to create and expand a network for those working with the training and courses for peer support workers across the Nordic and Baltic regions.
Establishing a Common Understanding
Through the network, we aim to establish a shared understanding of the fundamental principles for peer support workers in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Additionally, we plan to develop valuable learning resources for both the training and courses aimed at peer support workers.
Furthermore, each country will be responsible for creating an article that provides an overview of the current situation within this field, highlighting challenges and developments. These articles will be made available to partners and other interested parties.
The work is underway but still in its early stages. We will continue working on the learning materials until summer.
This text was translated from Norwegian with help from an AI-tool.