PEER

Positive Experiences In Educational Relationships (PEER)

 PEER is a class that meets every A day during 1st block (9:15-10:44) in room 406.

michael.daniel@lcps.org 

lauren.gibson@lcps.org

 

 

  

 What is PEER?

 

• Positive Experiences in Educational Relationships 
• Peer helpers are trained by school professionals
• Helpers are here to listen and help students find their own solutions
• PEER is confidential. However, if a student mentions hurting someone, self-harm, being hurt by someone else, or a current pregnancy, PEER helpers are required to alert the school staff to these issues.
• PEER helpers do NOT give advice

 

 What is the Process?

 

• Anyone may refer a student (students, school counselors, teachers, parents).
• Students may request a PEER meeting through the counselors.
• Counselor meets with the recommended student to see if he or she would like to meet with PEER.
• If student agrees, a meeting is arranged with a PEER helper.
• Meetings are held in private conference rooms in the counseling office.

 

 Examples of Problems

• Academic Stress
• Relationship issues
• Family dynamics
• Substance use
• Mental Health
• Healthy boundaries
• Bullying