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Helping others doesn’t mean sacrificing yourself. Learn how peer supporters can set boundaries without guilt, burnout, or blowing up relationships.

Do you ever feel like you’re always “on call” for your team, even when you’re off?

That might be a sign your peer support boundaries are too fuzzy. And here’s the thing: blurry boundaries don’t help anyone, not you, and not the people you’re trying to support.

In peer support, it’s easy to slip into a mindset where you feel like you can’t say no. Like if someone needs you, you have to drop everything and respond. But that’s not sustainable. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and you shouldn’t feel guilty for taking care of your own mental and emotional health.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to set boundaries in a way that protects your energy and still communicates care. We’ll talk about how to avoid burnout, how to recognize when you’re giving too much, and how to create healthy limits that still allow you to be present and helpful.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:

• How to recognize when your boundaries are being pushed
• What healthy peer support boundaries look like in real life
• How to say “no” without guilt—and why it’s one of the most caring things you can do

This episode will help you stay effective, avoid resentment, and model the kind of balance that actually helps your team thrive.

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Ever freeze up when someone says, “I’m not OK”? Learn how to respond with simple crisis communication skills that support, not shut down, your peer.

Ever feel stuck when someone opens up about something hard, and you have no idea what to say?

It’s not just you. Most people aren’t taught how to handle emotionally charged conversations. So when a coworker or team member says, “I’m struggling,” we either over-talk, underreact, or panic inside.

And if you’re on a peer support team? That silence can be costly.

Avoiding the conversation, brushing it off, or saying something well-meaning but clumsy can actually shut the person down. The truth is, most of us don’t need fancy therapy skills; we need a simple structure to guide hard conversations in a helpful, human way.

In this episode, you’ll learn a conversation framework that helps you support others without making things worse.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:

• How to respond when someone says, “I’m not OK”
• What helps people feel psychologically safe in hard conversations
• A simple structure you can use in almost any peer support situation

This episode is practical, encouraging, and designed to help you stay calm, stay present, and stay helpful when things get hard.

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Join us in Sulphur, LA, for a free CISM Group Crisis Intervention training, November 17–18. Learn how to support your team after critical incidents. Register now at survivingyourshift.com/group.

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Most peer support programs start strong… then fade out. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to sustain your team, keep engagement high, and ensure your peer support program remains trusted and effective for the long haul.

Most peer support teams start with good intentions, a few trained peers, a launch meeting, maybe even some early wins. But what happens after six months? Or a year?

If your team is starting to fade, or you want to prevent that from happening, this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about what causes peer support teams to lose momentum, and I’ll walk you through practical steps to keep your team active, engaged, and trusted. From avoiding burnout to evaluating effectiveness, you’ll walk away with tools to make your program last.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why most peer support programs lose steam
• How to maintain engagement without exhausting your team
• What kinds of ongoing training actually make a difference
• How to evaluate what’s working (without breaking confidentiality)
• What to do if your team has fizzled out

If you found today’s episode helpful…

Share it with your team. Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. And if you’re building or revitalizing a peer support program, I’d love to help. Visit StressCareDoc.com to schedule a strategy call.

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Join us in Sulphur, LA, for a free CISM Group Crisis Intervention training, November 17–18. Learn how to support your team after critical incidents. Register now at survivingyourshift.com/group.

If you're receiving value from this podcast, consider becoming a monthly supporter—your gift helps me keep producing these practical episodes. Become a supporter today.

Connect with Bart

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bartleger

Facebook Page: facebook.com/survivingyourshift

Website: survivingyourshift.com

Want to find out how I can help you build a peer support program in your organization or provide training? Schedule a no-obligation call or Zoom meeting with me here.