Training Course for
Peer Facilitators
House Rules
1. Listening without interrupting
2. Avoiding personal or side conversations during the meeting
3. Accepting our differences, including physical, social, gender,
religious and cultural differences
4. Respecting one another’s opinions. Refrain from making
judgemental remarks against other people.
5. There are no right or wrong answers. This is a safe space and we
encourage everyone to share their thoughts.
6. Practicing confidentiality. What is said among the group, stays
within the group.
7. Turning your mobile phone on vibrate or silent mode
Scenario Analysis
Instructions
1. Form a total of 3 groups.
2. Discuss within your group how
you would address the assigned
scenario or situation as peer
facilitators.
3. After 5 minutes, we will share our
answers.
Scenario Analysis
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Anna, one of your younger While strolling in your Meg is a female student but
friends, texted you while you barangay, you came across with preferred to use the pronoun
are in an office meeting. Her a teenager alone, seems to “he”. He is often bullied in the
text message goes this way: have her mind wandering community.
implying she might have been
“Kuya/Ate, hindi ko na po kaya abused at home. You On one occasion, he was bullied
talaga. Maraming salamat sa approached her and greet her. by a group of male students
mga payo, pag-aaruga at Seeing you, she cried and who happened to be in your
pagiging isang tao na palagi disclosed that she is sexually barangay. Being out-powered,
kung malalapitan.” abused by her stepfather for he drew a knife he was
almost two years. Her mother oftentime concealing.
What will you do? knows but made no actions to
protect her.
Module 5
Referral System
Objectives
At the end of this training, we will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding on the importance and essence of the
referral system
2. Show appreciation on the value of referring peers if the concern is
beyond one’s competence and expertise
3. Commit and adhere to referral pathway and its ethical considerations
What is
Referral?
It is the process of directing a
peer or service user to
another healthcare provider
or specialist who can offer
more specialized or
appropriate care for their
specific needs.
Why is there a
need for Referral?
• Should the presenting
problems by your peers are
beyond the bounds of the
peer facilitation skills, the
peer facilitator should do the
ethical way of referring to the
appropriate person or office.
• Peer facilitators respect the
dignity and promote the
welfare and safety of their
peers.
2020 Interim Guidelines on the Conduct and Delivery of Guidance and Counseling
and Mental Health Services during the Covid19 Crisis
Possible reasons for
referral
● Self-referral by students/peers who are
experiencing a problem
● Concerned peers, parents, guardians,
teachers, and other professionals
● Emergency cases such as violence,
physical and/or sexual abuse, or suicide
2020 Interim Guidelines on the Conduct and Delivery of Guidance and Counseling
and Mental Health Services during the Covid19 Crisis
The Tiered Model Tier 3
Individualized
Intensive
Decision Rules &
Referral follow-up
procedures; Data and
Strategy sharing between
School and community;
Behavior support plans;
Intensive progress
monitoring Wrap
Around & crisis planning;
Intensified family partnership
and
communication
Tier 2
Supplemental/At-Risk
Decision rules for early identification and
access;
Evidence-based group social, emotional, and
behavioral
Interventions based on need Monitoring of
intervention and student progress
Tier 1
Universal Prevention
Universal screening and progress monitoring; Needs assessment and
resource mapping; Reduced Risk Factors- Create orderly and nurturing
classrooms and public space, fair and positive discipline, curtailed bullying;
Increase Protective Factors - Socio-emotional skills
Instruction, positive/secure relationship, predictable environment;
Restorative and Trauma-Informed Practices; Data-based problem-solving
terms - including youth-serving agency, youth and family; School-wide
mental wellness initiatives to increase awareness and reduce stigma; Youth
Mental First Aid Training, Wellness Fairs, Behavioral Health Campaigns
Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).
Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
When to Refer?
1. Lack of energy, visible signs of constant
fatigue, or frequently falling asleep in
class or in workplace.
2. Regularly missing classes or work
3. Infrequent class or work attendance
with minimal or no work completed
4. Repeated requests for special
consideration (e.g. extensions on
deadline)
Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).
Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
When to Refer?
5. Impaired speech and disjointed thoughts
6. Appearing overly nervous, tensed,
panicky or tearful
7. Dependency (e.g. student who always
hangs around, student/worker makes
excessive appointments during class or
office hours, malingering, substance
abuse, internet addiction, etc)
8. Troubling content in written work or
academic performances
Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).
Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
When to Refer?
9. Constant indecision
10.Excessive weight loss or gain
11.Frequent or high levels of
irritability or aggression
12.Disruptive behaviors in class,
workplace, or community
Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).
Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
When to Refer?
13.Bizarre behavior that is inappropriate
for a certain situation
14.Evidence of self-harm or self-injury
such as cutting or burning
15.Disclosure of suicidal ideation, intent,
or plan to harm self or others
Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).
Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
Steps to making a Referral
1. Once warning signs are recognized, talk to
your peer and see how he/she is doing.
2. Document your session with your peer
using a referral form.
○ Documentation = Protection
3. Approach your designated guidance
counselor or any designated peer support
group oversight committee member, and
hand over your referral form
4. Monitor progress and check-in with your
peer, as needed.
Submit referral to
RHUs and other
Mental Health Referral Steps for a Peer Facilitator
Facilities
Peer Facilitator observes warning signs
Monitor progress / Kumustahan with
Accomplish referral form
Submit referral form to your designated support group manager
peer, as needed
Community Schools Workplaces
Guidance Counselors
Peer Support Group
Oversight Committee
Member Guidance Counselors HR Managers
Social Workers School Nurse / Doctor Workplace Clinicians
Day Care Center Teachers Counsellors
Support Staff
Barangay Health
Workers
Fountain of Hope
Instructions
Guide Questions
1. Why should we value and give importance
to referral?
2. How does a commitment to ethical
referral practices contribute to your
effectiveness as a mental health service
provider?
Write your realizations on the colored shapes
surrounding the hands. The hands symbolize
your openness to help your peer and to let
them go in case their concern is beyond your
competence and expertise.
At the back portion of the activity sheet, write
your commitment to refer your peers, while
taking into account the different ethical
considerations.
Post-Test
15
minutes
Module 5 Evaluation
5
minutes
Asynchronous Activity
Mental Health Bingo Card
Complete the mental health bingo
card by doing these prompts. Once
done, place a check mark on the box.
Once done, reflect and describe how
you feel while doing the activity and
what are your goals for a positive
mental health.
Maraming salamat po!
