The program described is an attempt to create regular classroom learning experiences for teenagers which promote psychological development. Based on concepts from stage theory, the objectives of the classes are to increase the level of psychological maturity of the pupils while teaching particular psychological skills. The course is designed as a practicum and seminar experience in which listening skills and empathy responses are developed through actual peer counseling experience. Practicum sessions consist of sequential training in role playing exercises, examinations of counseling tapes, and counseling of high school peers. Seminar sessions include readings on communication and discussions of counseling films and tapes. Each of the class activities and writing assignments are described. Statistical results from evaluations of skill development confirm counselors' and teachers' impressions of growth and maturity in participating students. It is felt that a series of complimentary courses using this intervention format could expand and enrich the standard academic subject-oriented teaching at the secondary level. (Author/KSM)