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Originally Posted by (JD)
I think it's very important to realize that the paper is written for professionals regarding a type of therapy and how it may not work --as a professional trying to be a peer. The interactions and foundations are indeed applicable for true peers as we have here at PC. The caveats are for the professional side of this, showing that there can be a crossing of the line, confusion and lack of meeting goals. 
http://www.mentalhealthpeers.com/pdf...portUnique.pdf Peer Support: What Makes It Unique?
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Peer support is basically like a mentor to someone who has or has had a similar situation, whether it be mental or physical, as you. I am a peer support specialist, one of a few in my area. I work with young people aged 16-25 and help them become able to live and possibly work in the community.