Everyone in the group benefits from hearing what each group member has to say. Emphasizing that everybody gets to speak in each group meeting can encourage those who might dominate the conversation to have their say, but also look forward to the input from others.

The delightful puzzle of power dynamics in a peer support group! Because nothing says “supportive environment” quite like a subtle tug-of-war for dominance... 😀 My approach would be one of.... 1. Role Rotation: Regularly rotate roles like facilitator, mediator, and observer to balance influence and give everyone diverse perspectives on group dynamics. 2. Wisdom Roundtables: Dedicate time for each member to share an insight or question without direct responses, letting ideas stand independently and reducing immediate power play. 3. Silent Session Debrief: Conclude with a shared, anonymous feedback document on power dynamics, allowing reflection and creating a neutral space for future improvement.

To manage power dynamics in a virtual peer support group, I focus on creating a “circle of voices” where everyone’s input is valued equally. I rotate the facilitator role to ensure a balance of perspectives and use regular check-ins as “tuning moments” to maintain group harmony. By keeping our shared goals front and center, we create a supportive “chorus” where every voice is heard and valued.

Al trabajar en equipo o por pares hay que concienciar que se debe pensar solo en el bien del grupo. Los logros son del grupo y los problemas también. Hay que abordar los problemas utilizando la mejor herramienta que tiene el equipo, que son las personas.

In a virtual Peer Support group, I’ve found it to be effective to have rules that the group members help to create that way they feel involved and are possibly more engaged. It is also important to allow each member room to speak and thank them for their feedback. Sometimes things may get escalated but it’s important to allow members to feel heard while addressing any negativity in a respectful manner and include everyone in the class. Also, one could change the dynamic of the group by giving members an opportunity to choose the topic or an assignment- I wouldn’t say leave it open-ended necessarily, but more-so a “this or that” that way everyone can feel included.

To maintain harmony and effectiveness in a virtual peer support group, actively listen to all participants, validate their feelings and experiences, and focus on finding common ground and solutions rather than imposing personal opinions.