A step-by-step model for training peer counselors forms the basis of this trainer's manual and for the accompanying exercises for trainees which are organized into two books for effective skill building. Chapter I of the trainer's manual contains an open letter to the trainer which lists requirements for being effective in training peer…

Surveyed directors of 123 independent living programs to analyze the ways in which independent living programs use peer counseling. Results showed that although many programs offer peer counseling services, content and goals vary dramatically. (BH)

Describes a peer counseling model and demonstrates how peer counselors can be used in other than the traditional counseling and advisement roles. Networking among peer counselors in such areas as recruitment, training, supervision, office administration, program promotion, and development is discussed. (Author)

Described is the use of peer counselors in advising, counseling, and assisting exceptional children with school activities. (SBH)

School counselors typically receive little or no supervision of their counseling. Results of an evaluation of the Structured Peer Consultation Model for School Counselors indicate that the model may help meet the needs of school counselors for ongoing feedback on their counseling with student-clients. (Author)

Describes the structure and effectiveness of the Peer Counselling Project. The training goals, strategies, methods, and curriculum established to train professionals to organize, train, and supervise peer career counselors and programs are presented. Results of the participants' assessments immediately following the completion of the training and…

The Teen Outreach Reproductive CHallenge (TORCH) is a peer education program that provides information on various topics relevant to adolescent sexual health to a diverse audience, ranging from teens to health care providers. This information is disseminated through various projects by a group of New York City high-school students who are…

Describes the successful implementation of the Models at Prevention program in peer counseling in Colorado's Laredo Middle School, including the initial and ongoing training of peer counselors, and the range of tasks assigned to peer counselors. (PGD)

Peer support can be helpful in reducing the stress involved in giving birth to and raising a child with handicaps. A peer support group can help meet the parents' needs for information, emotional support, and ways to connect with social/health systems components. To be successful, a peer support system should be led by parents, have access to…

This document presents a guide for developing a peer helpers code of behavior. The first section discusses issues relevant to the trainers. These issues include whether to give a model directly to the group or whether to engender "ownership" of the code by the group; timing of introduction of the code; and addressing the issue of…

Describes a counseling program whereby 12 selected high school students were trained as peer counselors to extend counseling services to a greater number of students. Results were favorable. (HMV)

Peer counseling cannot take the place of a valid guidance program within a school. It can, however, augment an ongoing guidance effort by providing appropriate experiences for students and thus freeing trained guidance personnel for more specialized work. (Author)

The peer support group represents a promising means of meeting the need to facilitate professional development among school psychologists. A case example of peer support for this professional position is presented to illustrate goals, structure, composition, activities, and outcomes of peer support. (TJH)

The author describes his early experiences in initiating a peer facilitation program. (Author)

The goal of the present research endeavor was to assess the selection and training process for the use of para-professionals as a part of the counseling and crisis intervention services offered to students at a four year liberal arts college. (Author)