Connect Peer Support Information

Connect Peer Support offers Peer Support Programme training, supervision and consultancy, as well as Relaxation, Wellbeing and Self-Care workshops. Anne W. Ford, MSW, has over forty years of experience in training individuals and organisations in Peer Support , as well as providing training for Peer Support trainers. During this time, Anne has worked extensively in the higher education field, where she developed and ran the Oxford University Peer Support Programme through the Counselling Service. In addition, she has worked with professionals and young people. She now also works in with a variety of charities, providing training, supervision and consultation. Anne has trained Peer Supporters and Peer Support trainers in the UK, Estonia, Italy, China and the United States. Anne is passionate about developing communication skills to improve the well-being of others, and to increase a sense of belonging through building inclusive communities. In a world that is increasingly digitally connected, but increasingly lonely, this is more pivotal than ever.