Introduction

This is IIUM Peers blog. In this blog, we will inform on any new event and a report on what we have done previously. We will also provide a name list of Peer Counselor that you can contact if you have any inquiries about Counseling Services Department or Peer Counselor.

Who Are IIUM Peers

IIUM Peers is one of four support group under IIUM Counseling services Department. IIUM Peers have to undergo 100 credit hour of training including three major training outside the campus, classroom trainings, field on job, taping and assignments. Upon the completion of the trainings, they will be recognized as Peer Counselor.

Why IIUM Peers being set up

• IIUM Peers was set up based on the fact that youth often seek out their peers when they are experiencing difficulties rather than their parents due to age gap.
• Students generally prefer their peers because they experience more or less the same situation.

Functions Of IIUM Peers

• To help other students sort out concerns, brainstorm ideas, provide guidance and help to identify whether the students need to be referred to counselor.
• To conduct and organize programmes that contribute to the development of IIUM students.
• To provide the peer counseling services at Mahallah level.
• To assist the Counseling Services Department in identifying proactive measures that can be taken in providing effective and efficient services.