Become A Peer Researcher: A Learning Journey | 4 Session Online Learning Course | 5th, 9th & 12th November 2026

Please book by Wednesday 4th November to allow enough time for us to send you the course resources and for you to read them before the training begins.

Peer Research Training – Course Overview

Discover how lived experience can shape better mental wealth through research

Are you curious about how your experiences could make a difference in mental health research? This introductory Peer Research Training will help you build the skills and confidence to get involved in meaningful, ethical, and inclusive research.

Join others in a supportive, peer-led learning space to explore what peer research is, why it matters, and how to do it well.

This will be delivered over four 2.5 hour sessions. We will begin at 10:30 and the the course will end at 12:30pm with an opportunity to stick around until 1pm for questions and connection.

Who is this course for?

This course is open to all peer-curious individuals in Moray, whether you're completely new to research or already exploring your path. No previous experience is needed just a willingness to learn, share, and grow together with other like minded peers.

If you require support with travel or childcare costs please let us know and we can support you.

Course Dates:

• Session 1: Introduction to Peer Research - Monday 5th November.
• Session 2: Research Process and Methods - Thursday 9th November
• Session 3: Data Collection with Care - Monday 12th November
• Optional Session 4: Reflection & Next Steps - TBD
  
  ✨ What You’ll Gain

By the end of the course, you’ll:

• Understand what peer research is and why lived experience matters in mental health research.
• Learn about the research process and how to make it inclusive and trauma-informed.
• Build confidence in interviewing and listening skills, with a focus on compassion and care.
• Know how to keep yourself and others safe through good practice in ethics, consent, and boundaries.
• Connect with others and share experiences in a supportive, peer-led environment.
  
  📘 Session Overview

Session 1: Introduction to Peer Research

• What is peer research?
• Lived experience, power, and voice in mental health systems
• Introduction to ethics and boundaries
• Story-sharing and creating group agreements

Session 2: Research Process & Methods

• Understanding qualitative, quantitative, and participatory research
• The stages of research: from questions to sharing results
• Trauma-informed and inclusive approaches
• Real examples of peer-led research in action

Session 3: Data Collection with Care

• Informed consent, confidentiality, and safeguarding
• Interviewing and listening skills
• Handling emotions and practising self-care
• Data protection and GDPR basics

Optional Session 4: Reflection & Next Steps

• Share insights from the Research Safari
• Reflect on what you’ve learned
• Explore ways to apply your new peer research skills

Whether you're new to research or building on existing experience, this course provides space to explore, learn, and grow in your role.

IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE REGISTERING PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH US: hello@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk or by phone 07721526141 (answerphone checked regularly) and we will try to assist you.

Hosted by Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC with funding from The Ideas Fund in collaboration with the Collaboration for Mental Wealth in Moray (CMWM), funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and The Young Foundation.

FAQs:

What makes Moray Wellbeing Hub courses different?
Real life experiences: We believe in harnessing the power of life experiences, taking what can be challenging and abstract concepts and make it more 'real', practically useful and easier to relate to for participants. Wherever possible our courses are delivered by peer-trainers, people who know the approaches and experiences first hand from their own life.

Keeping it local: Moray has a wealth of support and education organisations in wellbeing. Our courses are delivered for the benefit of the Moray community and therefore endeavour to help our participants build sustainable links beyond any course; resources they can signpost to and access in Moray. Wherever possible we will use local trainers, venues and resources, as well as promote and deliver our courses in mutual partnership with all sizes of local organisations.

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