. Welcome & Opening

• Greet participants warmly

• Brief overview of what peer support is

• Reiterate group guidelines (e.g., confidentiality, no judgment, respect, no advice-giving unless requested)

• Group agreements (encourage camera/mic use if virtual, but allow privacy)

• Check-in Question (optional icebreaker):

  • “What's one word for how you're feeling today?”

  • “What brought you here tonight?”

2. Sharing Circle

• Open floor for members to speak

• Prompts to guide discussion if needed:

  • “What’s been weighing on your heart lately?”

  • “When did you feel most connected or disconnected this week?”

  • “What’s one thing you need more of right now?”

• No cross-talk unless someone requests feedback

4. Resource Share / Psychoeducation

• Brief mental health tip or tool (e.g., self-care, boundaries, mindfulness)

• Share upcoming events, services, hotlines, or wellness resources

5. Closing Circle

• Go around with a final check-out:

  • “One word to describe how you’re leaving today”

  • “One thing you’re taking away from this session”

• Gratitude for showing up and creating a safe space

• Reminder: This space is always here for you.