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Starting a peer counseling program in the high school.

G H Blain, M Brusko

    The Journal of School Health
    |March 1, 1985
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    This study describes the "open model" of peer counseling, where trained students help troubled peers in schools. This approach is increasingly common in secondary education settings nationwide.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Education
    • Adolescent Health

    Background:

    • Peer counseling programs are increasingly implemented in high schools and junior high schools.
    • Existing programs can be categorized into two primary models: 'open' and 'closed'.
    • The 'open' model involves training students to support troubled peers within the school environment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a practical description of the 'open' peer counseling model.
    • To detail the implementation of the 'open' model in a large, suburban high school setting.

    Main Methods:

    • The study reviews existing peer counseling programs.
    • It categorizes programs based on purpose and group composition.
    • Focuses on a practical, working description of the 'open' model's implementation.

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    Main Results:

    • Identified two distinct models of peer counseling: 'open' and 'closed'.
    • The 'open' model trains students to assist other students facing difficulties.
    • The 'closed' model trains troubled students to help themselves.

    Conclusions:

    • The 'open' model is a viable approach for peer support in schools.
    • Understanding program models is crucial for effective implementation.
    • This article offers a practical guide for establishing 'open' peer counseling programs.