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Creating a warmer and more caring campus for TAR UMT students
Creating a warmer and more caring campus for TAR UMT students
Peer supporters are trained students who offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to pause, reflect, and talk things through with someone closer to your own student experience.
Rooted in empathy and shared experience
Rooted in empathy and shared experience
Through metaphoric card exploration, our peer supporters offer presence, listening, and reflection, one card at a time.
From Student to Peer Supporter
From Student to Peer Supporter
Becoming a peer supporter is more than volunteering —
it is a journey of growth, learning, and human connection. 🫂
Training
Training
A series of structured training by Student Counselling Services (SCS) counsellors, covering basic helping skills, ethics, boundaries, and the facilitation of metaphoric card exploration.
On Duty
On Duty
After training, peer supporters serve on duty under SCS coordination, providing metaphoric card exploration sessions to fellow peers.
Supervision
Supervision
All peer supporters on duty attend regular group supervision sessions facilitated by SCS counsellors, ensuring ethical practice, reflective learning, and continuous skill development.
Beyond supporting others, peer supporters often discover GROWTH within themselves. 🌷
Beyond supporting others, peer supporters often discover GROWTH within themselves. 🌷
Inside the Peer Supporter Experience
Inside the Peer Supporter Experience
Behind every peer supporter is a journey of learning, empathy, and connection.
Listen to our peer supporters share how the experience shaped their university journey.
Reflections From a Senior Peer Supporter
Reflections From a Senior Peer Supporter
(Huai En's story)
(Huai En's story)
2025 A day as a Peer Supporter (Zack) .mp4A day as a Peer Supporter
A day as a Peer Supporter
(Zack's story)
(Zack's story)
A day as a Peer Supporter
A day as a Peer Supporter
(Wei Jie's story)
(Wei Jie's story)
2023 Peer Supporters' Sharing
2023 Peer Supporters' Sharing
Peer Supporter Training Programme (PST202605)
The Peer Supporter Training Program equips students with foundational helping skills, active listening techniques, and practical peer support experience to foster a more supportive campus environment.
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Peer support is suitable for students seeking reflection, clarity, or a listening ear.
Peer supporters are trained to uphold confidentiality and handle shared experiences with care and respect for privacy.
Students experiencing significant distress or safety concerns may be encouraged to connect with professional counselling support.
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