What does it mean to be a Peer Facilitator for Stepping Up?

Stepping UP is an education program that is designed by students for students

“Stepping Up is an innovative relationship education program that is uniquely crafted by students with a focus on educating and empowering fellow students while raising awareness about relationship violence prevention”

A major feature of the Stepping UP program is the opportunity for students to learn workshop development and basic group facilitation skills

“Central to the Stepping UP program is the opportunity for students to take on the role of Peer Facilitators, where they can acquire essential workshop development skills and fundamental group facilitation abilities”

With support from community partners, faculty advisors, and staff, Peer Facilitators develop workshops to promote healthy relationships and raise awareness about relationship violence prevention.

“Under the guidance of community partners, faculty members, and dedicated staff, Peer Facilitators play a pivotal role in shaping the program's content. These facilitators undertake the task of creating workshops that center around fostering positive relationships and a greater understanding of preventing relationship violence”

Peer Facilitators host workshops where they help the wider MRU community to gain increased awareness and understanding of what it means to be in a healthy relationship, and ways to prevent relationship violence.

“Through these workshops, Peer Facilitators extend their knowledge and insights to the broader Mount Royal University community, facilitating discussions that enhance awareness and insight into the dynamics of healthy relationships. The program serves as a platform for promoting a clear understanding of what a healthy relationship is, while emphasizing strategies to proactively combat instances of relationship violence.”

Why Should I Get Involved as a Peer Facilitator?

By putting students in the driver seat of the workshops as creators and educators, Stepping UP exemplifies a collaborative approach to addressing relevant social issues and fostering a community of respect and empathy!

If I Am Interested in Joining, Where Can I Find Stepping UP?

The Stepping UP program is part of Mount Royal University’s Wellness Services, with its office being located in I-Wing, RM 151.

Those interested in becoming a peer facilitator should apply in early September. Those interested in becoming a participant can begin signing up in November. For more information, contact Julia Rand at jrand@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.5684

Say Hello to Our 2023 - 2024 Peer Facilitators!

Stepping UP Peer Facilitators are MRU students who come from a variety of majors, each bringing their own points of view and knowledges to the program. Each year, the Peer Facilitators develop and run a relationship violence prevention workshop and Community Fair that is informed by their unique perspectives as students, ensuring content is relevant and current. Take a moment to meet some of the people who will be putting together this year's Stepping UP workshops and Community Fair!