Abstract
The increasing prevalence of cyberbullying in digital learning environments requires school counselors to adopt counseling approaches that are both evidence-based and culturally responsive. However, integrating psychological interventions with local wisdom remains a challenge in school counseling practice. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a Rational–Reflective Counseling Model Integrating Peace Values to enhance school counselors' professional competence in promoting digitally friendly schools. A Research and Development (R&D) design adapted from Borg and Gall was employed through three phases: pre-development, development, and post-development. Sixteen senior high school counselors in Central Java, Indonesia, were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using needs assessment and professional competence questionnaires, expert validation sheets, observation checklists, and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Aiken's V, Cronbach's alpha, paired-samples t-test, and normalized gain (N-gain) in Jamovi, while qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The developed model demonstrated excellent content validity (Aiken's V = 0.94), satisfactory reliability, and significantly improved counselors' professional competence (p < .05) with a moderate N-gain (0.65). The novelty of the model lies in integrating Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, reflective learning, and peace values derived from Serat Wulangreh into a culturally responsive counseling framework. The findings suggest that the model is valid, practical, and promising for strengthening counselors' professional competence and fostering safe, inclusive, and digitally friendly school environments.