PSPs are a fundamental aspect of the TPAPN process. They provide support, guidance, encouragement and more to participants on their recovery journey. While lived experience with substance use disorder or mental health issues is useful, any nurse can become a PSP. All you need is the shared experience of being a nurse. TPAPN Peer Support Partner Role of the PSP will provide information to Nurses interested in becoming a Peer Support Partner and the role you can play in other nurses recovery.
We would love to have you join our amazing group of nurse volunteers and learn more about how Peer Support can help our participants reach their recovery goals.
Learn about the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN), which plays a pivotal role in supporting nurses with mental health and substance use challenges. Through providing resources and tailored support, TPAPN empowers individuals to navigate their recovery journeys, fostering resilience and a sense of community within the nursing profession.
In this installment of the TPAPN Peer Support Program, we aim to deepen participants' understanding of addiction, particularly in those diagnosed with substance use disorders, while exploring its social aspects and developing empathy. The course will address overcoming societal biases, stigma, and misinformation that frequently surround addiction.
In this installment of the TPAPN Peer Support Program, we explore the principles of person-centered care, emphasizing empathy, respect, and active listening to meet the individual needs of clients and enhance peer support relationships. This approach aims to improve communication, satisfaction, and the overall effectiveness of healthcare interactions.
In this installment of the TPAPN Peer Support Program, participants will develop skills in motivational interviewing, mastering active listening, and strategies to elicit and reinforce motivations for change among peers. This training aims to equip participants with techniques that enhance peer support outcomes, fostering an environment conducive to personal growth and recovery.