peer counseling
nounUK /pɪə ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/
US /pɪr ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/
When kids your own age help you talk about your feelings and problems.
The school started a peer counseling program so students could help each other.
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2. A program where trained students give advice and comfort to other students.
She joined peer counseling to help new kids feel welcome.
3. Getting help from someone the same age instead of an adult.
He felt better after peer counseling with his classmate.
4. A way of helping where people of similar age talk and listen to each other.
Peer counseling taught them how to listen without judging.