___You know what a peer support group is ___You know why to create a peer support group ___You know who your peer support group can serve You've followed the steps to creating a peer support group: ___Decided on your purpose ___Researched other groups your group could be involved with ___Decided on a length of time for your group to meet ___Decided whether the group will be open or closed ___Set a time and place for your group to meet ___Selected a group leader or facilitator ___Decided on the remaining details ___Recruited members using Referrals The media Personal invitations/word-of-mouth In facilitating a peer support group, you have: ___Prepared yourself ___Prepared the room ___Started the meeting on time and in a friendly manner ___Given preliminary introductions/information ___Encouraged members to listen to each other ___Encouraged members to give support to one another ___Encouraged members to talk about themselves ___Offered support ___Helped members solve problems by: Clarifying the problem Talking about alternatives Choosing which option to take Offering help ___Closed the meeting by: Making a summary statement Asking for comments/questions Reminding members of next meeting Requesting volunteers, if necessary Giving a final greeting Making final notes ___You have looked over the tips on keeping your support group going ___You know when to use assertive caring ___You know the four steps to assertive caring: Showing that you understand the member's dilemma Setting limits Suggesting alternatives Getting the member's agreement on the alternative
