Peer Support
Peer Supporters are senior students whose experience enables them to support other students during their studies. The peer support community is part of the Student Support Centre and is constantly evolving, as some students join while others move on. However, the experience gained within the community remains valuable. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a suitable time to meet, please write to noustamiskeskus@tlu.ee
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he purpose of the training is to help you become more aware of yourself as a helper and to support you in providing emotional, social, and/or practical assistance to another student.
We hold regular meetings where, using a variety of teaching methods, we discuss the experiences of peer supporters and how to prepare for unfamiliar situations. Based on these experiences, we explore the fundamentals and skills of counselling, ethical issues, and how to act in critical situations.
Practical activities: peer supporters take part in the public activities of the Student Support Centre, such as “Come and Ask”, Student Support Centre Week, and other events.
In addition, we expect peer supporters to take initiative by noticing and reaching out to those who may need help, rather than only participating in supervised activities. Good ideas and suggestions are always welcome.
The group is guided by Kai Rannastu, Student Support Centre Counsellor for Students with Special Needs, Adult Educator, and Certified Supervisor and Coach.