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Obstacles to the Development of School Psychology and School Counselling in Germany and Perspectives for the Future

  • 1Professor, Institute of Psychology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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Corresponding Author

Norbert Grewe, grewe@uni-hildesheim.de

Received Date: January 24, 2026

Accepted Date: March 04, 2026

Abstract

This commentary refers to the article: ‘The future of psychology in schools – a review and outlook: with particular reference to the role of school psychology’. For a better understanding, some additional information has also been included. Basic problems in the German education system, as they have become apparent (among other things) in international studies, must be urgently addressed. Meanwhile, educational and psychological research has produced numerous results that suggest better solutions in many areas. So far, however, it has not been possible to deploy research and school psychological resources in such a systematic way that they can effectively support a reform of the education system. A review of the history of school psychology reveals misguided developments and perspectives for the future.

Keywords

School psychology, Case management, Counselling teams, Educational and Psychological research

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