A Study on Peer Counseling Training and Activity Experience of Peer Counselors: With a Focus on the FGI of Peer Counselors

Abstract: The purpose of this research and development is to produce a culture based Cangkruk'an peer counseling training manual that can be used by peer counselors at school. Research and development uses the Borg and Gall 10 model and has been adjusted to the needs of researchers to 7 and uses quantitative analysis of the agreement of experts from the Grinelle model. First, preliminary studies, planning, making initial products in the form of manuals for peer counselors, validation expert tests, namely learning media experts, get an assessment percentage of 81% (very high) in terms of graphics, product content, and language. Second, two experts test Guidance and Counseling with an average percentage score of 73% (high) in terms of accuracy of usefulness and feasibility. Third, the validation of the cangkruk'an cultural experts got an average score of 92% (very high) in terms of accuracy and clarity. Fourth, the validation of the guidance and counsling Material expert is by five Counselor’s getting an average score of 64% accuracy (moderate). It can be concluded that all the results of the assessment from the validator of this guide product are in the Good category so they are suitable for use and continue to the next stage.Abstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian dan pengembangan ini adalah menghasilkan buku panduan pelatihan konseling sebaya berbasis budaya cangkruk’an yang nantinya dapat digunakan konselor sebaya di sekolah. Penelitian pengembangan ini menggunakan model Borg and Gall 10 tahap dan telah disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan peneliti menjadi tujuh tahap dan menggunakan analisis data verbal dan numerik tentang kesepakatan para ahli dari model Grinelle. Pertama, studi pendahuluan, perencanaan, pembuatan produk awal berupa buku panduan untuk konselor sebaya, uji ahli validasi yaitu ahli media pembelajaran mendapatkan persentase penilaian sebesar 81% (sangat tinggi) ditinjau dari segi kegrafisan, konten produk, dan kebahasaan. Kedua, dua orang uji ahli Bimbingan dan Konseling dengan skor persentase rata-rata 73% (tinggi) ditinjau dari ketepatan kegunaan dan kelayakan. Ketiga, validasi dari ahli budaya cangkruk’an mendapat skor rata-rata 92% (sangat tinggi) ditinjau dari ketepatan dan kejelasan. Keempat, validasi ahli materi BK yaitu oleh lima orang guru BK mendapatkan skor rata-rata ketepatan 64% (sedang). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa semua hasil penilaian dari validator produk panduan ini masuk pada kategori Baik sehingga layak digunakan dan dilanjutkan ke tahap berikutnya.

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The Effects of Peer Counseling Training Program on Communication and Peer Relations of The Peer Counselors of Middle School students

Forum For Youth Culture ◽

10.17854/ffyc.2014.04.38.7 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 38 ◽

pp. 7

Author(s):

Younghee Park

Keyword(s):

Middle School ◽

Middle School Students ◽

Training Program ◽

Peer Relations ◽

Peer Counseling ◽

School Students ◽

Counseling Training ◽

Peer Counselors

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Effectiveness of peer counseling and membership in breastfeeding support groups in promoting optimal breastfeeding behaviors in the Philippines

International Breastfeeding Journal ◽

10.1186/s13006-021-00400-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ofelia P. Saniel ◽

Veincent Christian F. Pepito ◽

Arianna Maever L. Amit

Keyword(s):

Support Groups ◽

The Philippines ◽

Early Initiation ◽

Peer Counseling ◽

Breastfeeding Support ◽

Child Feeding ◽

Peer Counselors ◽

Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽

Peer Counselor ◽

Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background The prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at 6 months remain low in the Philippines. To help meet the 90% early initiation of breastfeeding target and to improve infant and young child feeding practices in the Philippines, the Millennium Development Goals - Fund 2030 Joint Programme (JP) on Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition for Children 0–24 months old was implemented. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of visits by peer counselors during pregnancy and after delivery, and membership in breastfeeding support groups in promoting these optimal breastfeeding practices. Methods We used data from the Endline Survey of the JP to study the effects of prenatal and postnatal peer counselor visits, and membership in breastfeeding support groups, and their possible interactions with initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth among children aged 0 to 24 months and EBF at 6 months among children aged 6 to 24 months, while adjusting for confounding. We used logistic regression methods for survey data to assess these associations. Results Of the 2343 mother-infant pairs, only 1500 (63.1%) practiced early initiation of breastfeeding. Of the 1865 children aged 6 months or older, only 621 (34.7%) were exclusively breastfed at 6 months. After adjusting for confounding variables, there was no strong evidence that peer counselor visits were associated with early initiation or EBF at 6 months. However, members of breastfeeding support groups had 1.49 times higher odds of early initiation of breastfeeding (95% CI [Confidence Interval] 1.12, 1.98) and 1.65 times higher odds of EBF (95% CI 1.20, 2.24) compared to those who were not members of breastfeeding support groups. There was no interaction between the different exposure variables and early initiation and EBF at 6 months. Conclusions Our findings suggest breastfeeding support groups may be institutionalized to promote both early initiation of breastfeeding and EBF in the Philippines, while the role of peer counselors in promoting optimal breastfeeding behaviors should be further reviewed. Our suggestion to integrate non-healthcare professionals to promote early initiation of breastfeeding and EBF could be tested in future intervention studies.

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Leadership and Peer Counseling Program: Evaluation of Training and Its Impact on Filipino Senior Peer Counselors

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16214108 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (21) ◽

pp. 4108 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Carandang ◽

Shibanuma ◽

Kiriya ◽

Vardeleon ◽

Marges ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Program Implementation ◽

Well Being ◽

Target Population ◽

Peer Counseling ◽

Future Research ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Peer Counselors ◽

Senior Volunteers

Senior volunteers represented a significant, mostly untapped lay resource of informal social care. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of the training program on improving senior volunteers’ competency toward peer counseling, and explored its impact on their well-being after three months of the program implementation. We conducted a pre- and post-intervention analysis among 60 senior volunteers aged 60–82 years. They participated in 40 h of training and performed weekly peer counseling home visits for three months. We evaluated the program using survey questionnaires, trainer observation and debriefing, and focus group discussions. After the training, peer counselors showed a significant improvement (p < 0.001) in knowledge (17.1 versus 22.3) and skills (17.0 versus 17.9). All of them met the minimum required passing level of 70% for the knowledge test, and their overall performance was satisfactory as rated by two independent trainers. After three months, peer counselors showed a significant improvement (p < 0.001) in their subjective well-being (d = 0.69) and depressive symptoms (d = −0.67). Filipino senior volunteers could be trained to serve as peer counselors in their communities. This program improved their competency and well-being. Future research is warranted to determine whether the provision of counseling by them will affect the health outcomes of the target population.

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ANALYSIS OF KNOWLEDGE AND MOTIVATION OF SEBAYA COUNSELERS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COUNSELING IN SUMENEP DISTRICT

Journal of Vocational Nursing ◽

10.20473/jovin.v1i2.23557 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 115

Author(s):

Dian Permatasari

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Counseling ◽

Counseling Training ◽

Peer Counselors ◽

Adolescent Reproductive Health

Introduction: The globalization of information has a big impact on adolescents. The great curiosity of adolescents about reproduction encourages adolescents to seek information from various sources, including peers, parents, schools and information media. This requires correct and responsible information so that adolescents can have healthy reproductive behavior. The aim is to analyze the knowledge and motivation of peer counselors in the implementation of adolescent reproductive health counseling in Sumenep Regency. Methods: This study used quantitative methods with cross sectional design. The population in this study is the total population, namely all peer counselors who have received training on Adolescent Reproductive Health in Sumenep Regency as many as 66 people. Sampling technique using simple random sampling. Data analysis used chi-square statistical test and logistic regression. Results: The results showed that knowledge about adolescent reproductive health counseling, motivation towards the implementation of adolescent reproductive health counseling, had an influence on the implementation of adolescent reproductive health counseling. Conclusion: This study recommends the Sumenep Regency BPMP & KB Office to organize and activate adolescent reproductive health counseling training and invite peer counselors who are active in Sumenep district, as well as facilitate any adolescent reproductive health counseling activities in the form of facilities and infrastructure

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The Constructs of Peer Counseling Training Programs for Prevention of School Violence : A Delphi study

The Korea Journal of Youth Counseling ◽

10.35151/kyci.2014.22.1.012 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 281-302 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

서미 ◽

전환희 ◽

김혜영 ◽

주지선 ◽

양미진 ◽

...

Keyword(s):

School Violence ◽

Delphi Study ◽

Training Programs ◽

Peer Counseling ◽

Counseling Training

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Effects of Peer-Counseling Training Program on Relationship and School Adjustment of the Middle School Students

Journal of the Korea Entertainment Industry Association ◽

10.21184/jkeia.2015.03.9.1.109 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 109

Author(s):

In-Ju Jeong ◽

Bo-young Kim

Keyword(s):

Middle School ◽

Middle School Students ◽

Training Program ◽

School Adjustment ◽

Peer Counseling ◽

School Students ◽

Counseling Training

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From Suicide Survivor to Peer Counselor: Breaking the Silence of Suicide Bereavement

OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying ◽

10.2190/om.69.2.d ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 69 (2) ◽

pp. 151-168 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Olga Oulanova ◽

Roy Moodley ◽

Monique Séguin

Keyword(s):

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Peer Counseling ◽

Safe Space ◽

Suicide Survivors ◽

Loved One ◽

Peer Counselors ◽

Speaking Out ◽

Suicide Bereavement ◽

Transformative Process ◽

Peer Counselor

This study sought to explore the phenomenon of peer counseling in suicide bereavement by addressing the question, what are the lived experiences of suicide survivors who become peer counselors? Participants were 15 individuals bereaved through suicide who had been volunteering with others bereaved in the same manner. This research employed the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) approach to provide a detailed description of participants' journeys that went from experiencing the suicide of a loved one, to the decision to become a peer counselor, to, finally, providing support to other survivors. The findings suggest that participants understand the provision of peer counseling as a transformative process. Being a peer counselor means actively challenging the silence around suicide by speaking out about suicide-related issues and offering other survivors a safe space to share their stories. The broader implications of these findings for suicide postvention research and clinical practice are addressed.

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