Using the Solving Problems Together Psychoeducational Group Counseling Model as an Intervention for Negative Peer Pressure

Abstract

Problem-focused interventions are considered to be one of the most effective group counseling strategies with adolescents. This article describes a problem-focused group counseling model, Solving Problems Together (SPT), that focuses on working with students who struggle with negative peer pressure. Adapted from the teaching philosophy of problem-based learning, SPT provides students with the opportunity to work toward positive solutions for overcoming peer pressure, while simultaneously helping them to increase their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Keywords:

• adolescents
• group counseling
• high school
• middle school
• peer pressure
• problem-based learning
• solving problems together

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Notes on contributors

Kimberly R. Hall

Kimberly R. Hall, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology at Mississippi State University.

Jeri Lynn Rushing

Jeri Lynn Rushing, B.S., is a masters student in the School Counseling program.

Ayesha Khurshid

Ayesha Khurshid, M.S., is a doctoral student in the School Psychology program.