Peer Support Fidelity Self-Assessment

Peer Support Fidelity Self Assessment

Purpose: This tool is in development and you are invited to be among the first set of peers to reflect on how closely your beliefs and day-to-day work align with the values, ethics, and grassroots foundations of the peer support model before it is released widely. It is meant for personal growth and role integrity - not for performance evaluation. Your honest and reflective responses will make this pilot of the PSFSA more meaningful.
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Peer Support Fidelity Self-Assessment

For each statement, rate how often it reflects your current practice or mindset: 1 = Rarely True, 2 = Sometimes True, 3 = Often True, 4 = Mostly True, 5 = Always True*

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1. I believe recovery is self-directed and defined by the person, not by professionals or programs
2. I see mutuality - support going both ways - as essential to peer support relationships.
3. I trust that people are the experts in their own lives.
4. I believe my role is to walk alongside, not fix or rescue.
5. I consciously resist practices that feel coercive, paternalistic, or overly directive.
6. I can clearly explain how my role is different from clinical or case management roles.
7. I avoid taking on responsibilities that are outside the peer support role, even if asked. I can explain why.
8. I maintain boundaries that keep the relationship mutual and non-clinical.
9. I seek supervision or consultation when I feel pressured to act outside the peer support role.
10. I use my lived experience in ways that are intentional, purposeful, and relevant to the person I am supporting.
11. I offer options and resources without prescribing a 'right' path.
12. I actively challenge stigma within systems and in everyday conversations.
13. I use plain, everyday language instead of clinical or diagnostic terms.
14. I advocate for changes in policies or practices that harm the people I serve.
15. I create space for the person's cultural background, identity, and values to guide the support process.
16. I am aware of the history and grassroots origins of the peer support movement.
17. I understand how systems influence and sometimes compromise the peer support role.
18. I intentionally stay connected to peer networks, advocacy groups, or grassroots efforts.
19. I engage in reflective practice to stay grounded in my values and avoid role drift.
20. I see my work as part of a larger movement for dignity, human rights, and social justice.

Score (minimum 20 | maximum 100)
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Peer Support Fidelity Self Assessment

Peer Support Fidelity Self-Assessment