From lived experience to experiential knowledge: a working model
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
ISSN: 2042-8308
Article publication date: 3 September 2020
Issue publication date: 23 February 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to present a working model for using experiential knowledge in the work of lived experience practitioners within the mental health field.
Design/methodology/approach
The working model is constructed from three key elements, namely, components of lived experience, the Library of Life Experiences and the NISE technique for sharing experiential knowledge (NISE: need identification; inner identification; sharing experiential knowledge and interpersonal encounter).
Findings
The model will be described, followed by central themes that emerged from a pilot course that was taught in Israel in 2019 to a group of peers working in the mental health system. The central themes were: developing peer identity; sharing peer language; internalizing the working model; understanding the peer role; and awakening social consciousness.
Originality/value
The original working model and training course were co-produced and co-conducted by peer specialists and mental health professionals, for the use of lived experience practitioners.
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Acknowledgements
The working model and training course were developed as part of our work in Yozma Derech HaLev, an innovative rehabilitation service. We thank our organization for the time and resources. We would like to add special thanks to our professional manager Yael Shavit-Shotland for her contribution.
Citation
Grundman, S.H., Edri, N. and Stanger Elran, R. (2021), "From lived experience to experiential knowledge: a working model", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 25 No. 1, pp. 23-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-06-2020-0041
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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