Peer Counselling

PEER COUNSELLING AND ITS IMPORTANCE                           A Peer counseling is  a helping process that involves one-on-one interaction or interaction between members of a group, who have several things in common . The group contains students and is headed by a peer counselor. They talk about day to day life, their likings, academic-related issues, thoughts exploration, and also handling emotional issues. Researches claim that peer influence can be more effective than teacher -learner reationships ,and schools that use peer to peer approaches show success in establishing and nurturing  postive  relationships and a conductive school environment .     Benefits of peer pressure   a sense of belonging and support.  increased self confidence.  introduction to postive habits and interest. sharing new experiences. offering moral support.