NSU Peer Helpers/CHOICES

Purpose of NSU Peer Helpers/CHOICES is to provide social and emotional support and assistance to NSU students through the use of skills gained during Peer Helper training. To assist in alcohol and other drug prevention efforts on campus.

Membership Requirements: NSU students

 If you have:

§        Understood the feelings of others

§        Been approached by friends or family for advice

§        Helped co-workers create solutions to problems

§        Overcome personal setbacks or obstacles

§        Searched for ways to help others more effectively

§        Demonstrated leadership during tough times

§        Gained wisdom from struggling with life transitions

§        Learned valuable lessons from previous experience

§        Achieved your goals with peer support or

§        Created reality from visions, dreams, or aspirations…

 Then you would be a great addition to our organization!

Being a peer helper at NSU provides a wonderful opportunity for you to build a variety of skills while helping your fellow students. Through a six-day training in January, you will enhance your natural helping skills by learning active listening and problem-solving skills. In addition, you will learn about high-risk behaviors, eating disorders, violence, acquaintance/date rape, suicide, and more.

 We are looking for students who:

• Are easy to talk to and others turn to for guidance

• Convey non-judgmental attitudes

• Have a caring personality

• Are willing to help a friend in need

• Trustworthy

• Respectful

• Good academic standing

• Exhibits leadership potential

Join us for our 2009 training at Camp NeSoDak! More information TBA
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Contact Information

Advisor: Kate Coughlin	626-2371	kmcoughlin@wolves.northern.edu