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April 18, 2026Clinical Psychology Forum0 citations

Lived experience and peer support principles are assets to clinical psychology training: A reflection

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KPKatie MacLeod Peters

Key Points

  • This article explores the integration of lived experience and peer support in clinical psychology training and its benefits.
  • Reflections shared from a placement in a learning disability service.
  • Integration of lived experience and clinical psychology identities of the trainee.
  • Application of Intentional Peer Support principles observed during supervision.
  • Demonstrates the value of lived experience in a clinical training context.
  • Highlights the role of peer support principles in enhancing learning and supervision.
  • Shows that incorporating these elements can enrich clinical psychology education.

Abstract

This article argues that lived experience and peer support principles are valuable assets in clinical psychology training. This is illustrated through reflections on a placement integrating the dual lived experience and clinical psychology identities of a trainee exploring peer support options in a learning disability service, where these roles remain rare. This process is reflected upon through the lens of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) principles that emerged organically in both lived experience and clinical psychology supervision accessed during placement.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320fd40886becb65401bchttps://doi.org/10.53841/bpscpf.2026.1.396.27
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