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To enjoy the things we ought to enjoy...has the greatest bearing on excellence of character."
-Aristotle
The Peer Leaderhip retreat is a key part of the overall training for becoming a PeerLeader. This retreat is specifically designed for those who have completed the program Break The Cycle. This retreat is unique in that it offers intensive, practical, and experiential leadership training to individuals who have made a commitment to help others turn away from self-destructive behaviors.
Schedule of Events
Day One
  • Session 1: Peer Leadership
    • What it Means to Be a Peer Leader
    • Characteristics Required to Be a Peer Leader
  • Session 2: Knowing Yourself
    • Self-Acceptance
    • How Are You Hiding Yourself & Emotional Assessment Exercise
Day Two
  • Session 3: Listening Skills
    • Rules for Effective Listening
    • Four Steps to Effective Listening
  • Session 4: Understanding & Dealing with Anger
    • How to Become More Assertive
    • Learning Conflict Resolution
  • Session 5: Empowering People
    • Learning How to Empower People
    • Learning How to Nurture Relationships

 

Day Three
  • Session 6: Suicide Prevention & Toxic Shame
    • Thoughts That Lead to Feelings of Hopelessness
    • Self-Defeating Patterns of Living
  • Session 7: Core Fears
    • Fear of Being Real
    • Fear of Rejection

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