I have an interview, im pretty excited for this one but sometimes I do doubt my capabilities. I have worked in the same ward before but not for this type of role.
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Do you have a checklist of the skill required. Last time I applied for jobs, I went through the checklist and scored myself with a made up score tally and then made model answers for weak points. I never got to interview stages for those applications but it helped me feel confident 
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One of the requirements for this role is that you have lived experience so it’s a little different than the admin roles I usually apply for. I have a lot of NHS experience so it does help because I know about data protection etc. But I am not only nervous about the interview but getting back into work after over 2 years! Im in a similar boat to you.
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Hmm. Try a cup of tea 40 minutes before the interview and don’t think about it too much, because all you can do is your best - the rest is beyond your control
do you have a care coordinator? I’m thinking of making my appointments with my care coordinator more regular. It acts like a kind of therapy for me. If you try the same it could help you
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I only have a therapist for 4 sessions and im already half way through but I do have an employment specialist I can talk to so I will contact her.
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Wishing you the best of luck 
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Typically, peer support specialists get certified after training. They’ll teach you what you need to know to be successful. Plus, I think you’ll be good at it.
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I was a peer recovery coach, which is like a peer support specialist for addictions recovery. I found that it’s best to be honest, and I didn’t downplay or dismiss my conditions.
I did frame it in a way that was like, “look what I overcame.”
It’s one of the only positions where it pays to tell your story, albeit in a professional manner.
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I’m having trouble right now. With a new peer support person. She lives for the facts and the rules for her work only. That is your only pleasure in life worth doing. She has no kids no pets. No old man. No grounds amount of money. Just her job. And she satisfied with that. There is no open mind creativity to her at all. So I’\nM having speculation that she’s going to have trouble communicating me. In her documents. What should I do.?
How often do you see her? How many times have you seen her? I would give her more time @DrZen if she’s new.
To answer your question twice.How often two times a week for an hour.
If you don’t feel comfortable with her, you can just say you would like to talk to someone else? Are you able to talk to someone about getting someone else.
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