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There’s something magical about giving power to students to resolve peer conflicts. No longer is it an adult who is steering the conversation, giving consequences, and perhaps even making judgements on a student’s decision-making ability. Instead, it’s a peer who is nonjudgmentally listening to both sides of a situation and helping to brainstorm solutions.  Peer mediation is like having good friends help two students work out a problem when they’re not getting along. …

When it comes to any type of counseling, the strength of the therapeutic relationship is the number one factor that contributes to positive counseling outcomes. Without establishing rapport and a solid working alliance with students, no intervention will ever really amount to much. Relationship-building is truly the bedrock of the school counseling profession. As we embark on 2025, here’s a handy little acrostic (KEEPERS) comprised of seven tips to help school counselors build stronger re …