CPSLE Specific Documents
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Boundaries Journal Article
January 2026
2023
Boundary Flexibilities in Mental Health Peer Support: The Peer Perspective
Doc 2026#1
Peer Support in Suicide Prevention
February 26
Scottish Recovery Network
A sharing of different worldviews all positive that peer support has a place in suicide prevention: YOUTUBE clip
Link 2026#1
Peer Support: Insight Report One from Scottish Recovery Network
February 26
Summative statements + research
While this is a weighty document there is an option to read in themed chunks and there are some great clips embedded
Clip2026#1
A sharing around what is peer support
February 26
A YOU TUBE free clip: 15 mins
Although the setting is not Aotearoa this reminds us about the value of the CPSLE workforce- created by Health in Mind, Edinburgh
Doc #1
CPSLE Competencies
MAY 25
June 2021
A soon to be reviewed document that outlines the VALUES, ATTITUDES and ACTIONS expected as we work in the Lived Experience field
Doc #2
Reflective practice guide for CPSLE workers
MAY 25
July 2023
Developed by Te Pou the link takes you to the site to download the document
Doc #3
Reflective practice guide for kaiwhakahaere managers
MAY 25
July 2023
Detail for managers and associated leaders. Takes you to the Te Pou site
Podcast #1
The Difference
June 2025
Hosted by Te Pou Lead Alexia Black, the podcast is a four episode series by and for support workers in the CPSLE field of mental health and addiction
Doc #5
Transforming mental health through lived experience. A Roadmap for integrating lived and living experience practitioners into policy, services and community
July 2025
Newly published by the World Health Organisation.
The document sits below.
Doc #6
Tupuranga: A place to grow
July 2025
Te Pou MAY 25
A framework for consumer, peer support and lived experience (CPSLE) reflective practice.
DOC #7
Lived and Living Experience
July 2025
From the Royal Academy of Psychiatrists Australia and New Zealand- an overview that states the importance of using Lived and Living Experience in practice
Video #6
A six minute overview of what Peer Support is within the frame of Peer Support Specialists in ED
August 2025
Created by The team at Ka Rere Te Manu
A lived experience-led organisation supporting the peer support workforce across Aotearoa, the video was created in response to requests from ED teams for a quick and easy-to-share resource. It's designed to fit into busy schedules while offering lasting value.
Doc #7
Four documents of importance from a Lived Experience kaumatua that will guide reflection
August 2025
From the pen of Magdel Hammond shared on LINKEDIN and now posted below.
Each document is a taonga that explores what it means to be a lived experience worker, and gifts an understanding of the rich history on which we stand.
Discussion #1
Te Pou and Scope of Practice
December 2025
Hosted Part of the review of the CPSLE Scope of Practice by Te Pou Lead and our Community
Doc #5
Transforming mental health through lived experience. A Roadmap for integrating lived and living experience practitioners into policy, services and community
July 2025
Newly published by the World Health Organisation.
The document sits below.
Doc #6
Tupuranga: A place to grow
July 2025
Te Pou MAY 25
A framework for consumer, peer support and lived experience (CPSLE) reflective practice.