Roles of the Counselor

 

Counsel individuals and small groups to help meet identified needs.
Teach the guidance curriculum and assist teachers with guidance related curricula.
Consult with parents regarding any concerns about their children.
Consult with teachers and administrators regarding students' needs.
Teach parenting skills.
Interpret test results to students, teachers and parents.
Coordinate with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.

 

 

Meeting with the Counselor
A student can ask to go to the counselor's office.

A teacher can send a student.

Parents can ask that the student go.

The counselor can invite a student to visit.

 

What Do They Talk About?

-Friendship problems -Help with my feelings -A school phobia -Motivation to Achieve

-A fear or Loss -Family Changes -A physical concern -Learning disabilities

-Goal Setting -Conflict Management

 

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