Nordic-Baltic Network on EducatingPeer Support Workers

Project overview

Nordplus-supported network where Nordic and Baltic institutions develop and share education and training for peer support workers.

Background

Peer support education is developing at different speeds across the Nordic and Baltic region. The network builds a shared professional foundation.

Objectives

• · Share curricula and teaching methods
• · Develop free educational material
• · Build lasting cooperation between institutions

Partners

• · Nordic and Baltic educational institutions and user organisations

KBT's role

Coordinating and contributing institution, drawing on KBT's pioneer role in Norway.

Target groups

• · Lecturers
• · Peer support workers
• · Educational institutions

Activities

• · Network gatherings in the Nordic and Baltic region
• · Joint material development

Results / expected results

• · Free educational material for peer support workers
• · Continued regional cooperation

Timeline

1. Network established

   2022

2. Free educational material released

   2024