Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to examine the functions of consultation and mutual consultation in a coordination committee for psychological and educational services in a junior high school, focusing on the teachers' experiences. A semi-structured interview covering reasons for and advantages of participating in the committee was conducted with the 8 teachers who regularly participated in the committee. Examination of the interview results suggested that as a result of their participation, the teachers received advice on knowledge and skills from the school counselor, regained confidence, and obtained new viewpoints relating to their psychological and educational services to the students. In addition, communication among teachers in a given grade was facilitated. It was also suggested that from mutual consultation, the teachers felt accepted, shared the time and place regarding their services, and in addition, could take students' issues as their own.
