Guidance plays a vital role in the life of an individual. For sure, every person needs guidance because no one is ever sure that he/she can make best decision in an instant. Basically, Guidance is given to those with delinquency, with problems, with struggles, victims of abuse, with difficulties and many others so to speak. But for me, Guidance is needed not just in crisis situations but should also be available to normal youngsters coping with normal developmental problems. As would be guidance counselor, I would like to make my service available to those who are going to seek help from me. For sure, I will not be able to address all their needs so, it is very important to employ referral and seek for professional help. I should be very careful in terms of providing options to the client’s problems/concerns because I have to be reminded always that as Guidance Counselor, I can make and unmake lives. For me, it is important to aim for the maximum development of the individual not just concentrating merely on the amelioration of trauma or the prevention of mistakes.
Of course, as counselor, there should be a place where I can provide services. I would like my office to be provided with complete facilities to further aid me in giving services to the clients. I believe that a sound and cool environment would be of great help in guidance and counseling processes. There should also be appropriate programs for different groups of clienteles. I should also have appropriate tools to use in giving assistance and in determining the needs of the clienteles.
In today’s world, humans are faced with many issues about economy, career, poverty, sexuality, religion/belief, culture, technology, etc. and surely humans are faced with big challenges. So, it is important that as guidance counselor, I should be well equipped with knowledge pertaining to different issues. Otherwise, I might not be able to extend immediate help to clients especially