Peer Support Training

This specialized 6-hour training equips peer support professionals with practical, hands-on skills to apply Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy (EABT) within peer-based services.

Participants learn the core principles of the model, complete and share the same exercises used with clients, and practice guiding individuals through attachment-focused support. The training emphasizes building support systems, navigating resources, strengthening coping and resilience, and fostering safe, supportive peer relationships, providing peers with effective tools to enhance connection, engagement, and long-term support. Upon completion, participants are certified to use EABT in both one-on-one and group peer support formats.

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    1. The participants will be educated on the fundamentals and primary objectives of Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy.

    2. The participants will receive first-hand experience of completing and presenting EABT exercises that their clients will be doing.

    3. The participants will experience multiple practice opportunities of guiding a client through EABT exercises both individually and in group sessions.

  • 9:00 – 9:15

    Introductions, Secure support scale, Objectives, Norms

    9:15 – 9:45

    Introduction to EABT

    9:45 – 10:00

    Take attachment quiz and share results

    10:00 – 10:30

    Five Questions, Complete “Insecure Attachment Characteristics” exercise. Pair off- take turns between the client presenting the exercise and counselor asking questions and giving feedback

    10:30 – 10:45

    Break

    10:45 – 11:00

    Complete Section 1 “Introduction to Peer Support”

    11:00 - 11:15

    Complete Section 2 “Navigating Resources”

    11:15 – 11:30

    Complete Section 3 “Skill Building”

    11:30 - 12:00

    Take Self-Care quiz, share results, complete action plans

    12:00 – 1:00

    Lunch

    1:00 – 1:15

    Complete Section 5 “Secure Support System”

    1:15 – 1:30

    Complete Section 6 “Building Resilience”

    1:30 – 1:45

    Complete Sections 8 “Unmet Needs”, Levels of Communication

    1:45 – 2:00

    Complete Sections 9 “Attachment Triggers”, Share Attachment Trigger Cycles exercise

    2:00 – 2:15

    Complete Section 10 “Coping Skills”, Share Unmet Needs and Alternative Coping Skills exercise

    2:15 – 2:30

    Break

    2:30 – 2:45

    Complete Section 11 “Negative Core Beliefs”

    2:45 – 3:15

    Complete Section 12 “Improving Secure Attachments”, share building secure attachments exercises

    3:15 – 3:30

    Complete Section 13 “Relapse Prevention”

    3:30 – 4:00

    Other Workbooks, Final Discussion

  • $300 per individual (group rates available)

    6 hours (CEs provided)

Testimonials

Peer Support Training Testimonials

“EABT for Peer Support is great to use for yourself and clients. It really takes a deeper dive into what kind of person you are. I really enjoy teaching this material and learning from it as well. Most of my clients couldn't understand why they are the way they are and with this easy-to-use curriculum they can work on setting goals to create a more Secure attachment style.”

“The EABT Peer Support training with Doug was amazing! He was very thorough and kept our staff engaged throughout the whole process.”

“The Peer Support curriculum is so very relevant and user friendly that even our newer less experienced staff can utilize it easily. I’m excited to see some of the outcomes for our clients in the future!”