LEAD 202 - Introduction to Peer Helping Skills 2

Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester
Credits: 2 credits
Attribute: 2 CC

IPHS 2 will further build peer helping skills which can be used both in formal helping roles and informally. Topics include basic introductions to positive psychology, body image, eating issues, forms of interpersonal violence, grief, loss, disability, spirituality, existential concerns, group dynamics, activism, motivation, change processes and peer role in crisis response, with further attention to doing helping work in a sustainable way. Required for PSC Peer Listeners, strongly recommended for other peer helping positions. All course-related email, including consent requests, questions or waitlist requests (once the class is full) should be directed to IPHS@oberlin.edu and not the instructor. (Please note: students who previously took LRNS 131 should not take this course.)

Enrollment Limit: 16
Instructor: M. Hayden

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes