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Strelow, Ann C. – 1982
A research project was conducted to describe the curricula and teaching methods of senior peer counselor training projects in the United States. Senior peer counselor training projects were identified through contacts with state and territorial agencies on aging and with professionals in aging and mental health centers. Project directors were…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Older Adults, Peer Counseling, Program Development
Peer reviewedBlain, Gerald H.; Brusko, Marlene – Journal of School Health, 1985
This article explores two methods of peer counseling used in high schools. The open model of counseling, or students trained to help other students, is described. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, High Schools, Mental Health, Peer Counseling
Campbell, Ruth; Chenoweth, Barbara – 1981
This manual is intended to help professionals and non-professionals develop a peer support system involving older persons in the provision of comprehensive mental health services. The materials focus on: (1) program concept and objectives; (2) links between physical and mental health in the elderly; (3) recruitment and training of peer counselors;…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Mental Health Programs, Older Adults, Peer Counseling
Download full textHoppenbrouwers, Toke; And Others – 1970
Six graduate students responsible for the creation of a peer-counseling walk-in clinic discuss the training techniques used for peer counselors at UCLA. A psychology course featuring didactic and informational lectures, small laboratory sessions, and personal growth groups was instrumental in generating three basic attributes in the peer…
Descriptors: Cocounseling, Counselor Training, Crisis Intervention, Evaluation
Peer reviewedShannon, Barbara M.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes a nutrition education program for the elderly in which 22 older adults were recruited and trained as peer educators to create interest in nutrition and serve as liaisons between peers and sound sources of nutrition information. Participants (N=933) reported that sessions were interesting and provided useful information. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Health Education, Nutrition Instruction, Older Adults
Peer reviewedPriddy, J. Michael; Knisely, Janet S. – Educational Gerontology, 1982
Offers practical suggestions for the design and implementation of peer counseling programs for older adults. General suggestions include trainee selection, setting goals, and providing followup. Also presents specific recommendations on group size, format, leadership qualities, and conducting training. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Educational Strategies, Gerontology, Guidelines
Eismann, Edward P. – 1982
The Unitas Therapeutic Community is a mental health treatment and prevention program for Hispanic and Black children and teenagers in the South Bronx, New York City. Based on theories of therapeutic community and social psychology, Unitas stresses psychological methodologies that cultivate the healing potential present in all interpersonal…
Descriptors: Blacks, Community Involvement, Helping Relationship, Hispanic Americans
