Peer Listener Training Manual

The Peer Listener Manual is a resource for those looking to provide peer support in the event of a technological disaster such as an oil spill.

The Peer Listener Training Manual is part of a guide to support communities dealing with an oil spill. Full guide: Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook.

Image of the harbor at Cordova, Alaska. The original peer listener manual was developed after a study of the social effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill on the community of Cordova.
Tips in the Peer Listener Training Manual can help you be a better listener.

Updated in 2023, the latest version of the manual reflects the current understanding of peer-to-peer support and active listening.

Learn peer listening skills in the new manual, including:

  • What is a peer listener?
  • The difference between natural disasters and human-caused disasters and how the effects differ.
  • How individuals can build better listening skills and provide support for their neighbors.
  • Where to find additional help when needed.

See related article: How learning to listen can help communities heal from disasters

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File Type: pdf
Categories: Coping with Technological Disasters
Tags: Accepted Reports, New Documents
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