This article presents the rationale and techniques of the Adolescent Therapy Club which encourages experiences that facilitate optimal social/emotional development in a non-threatening counseling group. The role of the school counselor in teaching students to be group members and moderating activities and discussions is described. Student responsibilities for successful group functioning are outlined. The paper discusses the club's operational philosophy and describes group activities which encourage positive self esteem and peer relationships while allowing opportunities for the counselor to model encouragenic behavior. (Author/JAC)