The article considers the issues related to the role, features of social and pedagogical consulting in the
field of ethnic relations and the requirements for the consultant himself. The history of counseling on the
problems of interethnic relations, ethical and emic approaches to counseling are briefly described.
The features of the consultation process in consulting on the problems of ethnic relations. The
interrelation of positive ethnic identity and tolerance, ethnocultural competence of a person is revealed. The
leading role of positive ethnic identity of the client's personality in overcoming ethnic problems has been
determined.
The role of the consultant is revealed. The requirements for a consultant, for his training and experience
are analyzed. The factors that determine the effectiveness of consulting are considered. The actual problems
of consulting on the problems of ethnic relations are analyzed. Practical recommendations for consultants
based on a theoretical overview, are listed.
The experience of social and pedagogical consultations initiated and organized by the Council of Mothers
to the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan Kostanay’s region has been summarized. The most typical
requests for consulting are analyzed. The problems and prospects of implementation such a practice are
described.