Chief Police Officers' Staff Association: Peer support training dates in September 2022

Overview

There are two courses scheduled for peer support for CPOSA in September 2022.

What does it cost?

There is no charge for this training for home office forces.

Who's it for?

This course is for chief officers who wish to become peer supporters. The training will enable chief officers to deliver timely practical support, following exposure to traumatic events in their force, or by exception and only in agreement with their force, as part of mutual aid.

How will the session be run?

The course is currently delivered on Microsoft Teams.

What if I miss it?

If you are unavailable to attend any of these events, future dates may become available and will be advertised via Oscar Kilo and CPOSA.

Peer support training for CPOSA is scheduled to take place on the following dates;

7th September 2022
28th September 2022

Overview

This bespoke course equips chief officers with skills to provide help and guidance on a range of issues to others within their ranks, acting as a critical friend to colleagues needing independent support. The training also supports self-development.

The training has been developed to help CPOSA in their commitment to supporting the wellbeing of its members, who are the most senior leaders in the service.

This work will also help to establish a peer support for wellbeing network across the country at chief officer level.

Is this course for me?

This training package is based on our OK peer support for wellbeing model which has been designed by Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS) in conjunction with CPOSA, specifically for those operating in emergency services environments.

The training covers the following areas:

what is peer support?
communication and supportive relationships
stigma and non-clinician conditions
mental health awareness and clinical input

This is a one-day training course.