My Counseling Theory Paper EPS 601 Theories of Counseling November 27‚ 2006 Professor: Dr. Pit Kolodinsky Student: Melanie A. Korth Clinical Setting It is my goal to become a school counselor in a local high school. Population I intend to work with: Yuma has a diverse group of high school students. Over fifty percent are of Hispanic origin. Many children are first or second generation immigrants and don’t have a good grasp of the English language. Many of them bring with them a strong
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School counselors can often function as advocates‚ collaborators‚ and leaders while engaging as consultants (Baker 2009). Previously‚ consultation was always seen as a role consisting of guidance services only. According to Dougherty (1990)‚ consultation usually involves three parties: a consultant‚ consultee‚ and client. In a school‚ it is natural for the consultee to go to school counselors for assistance. Consultees can be teachers‚ administration‚ parents/guardians‚ or students. In most cases
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relationship between students‚ school counselors‚ teachers‚ parents‚ administrators‚ and the community. Through these partnerships‚ the counseling program will develop a support system to enhance student achievement and promote growth of future productive citizens. The role of the school counselor is very active. School counselors must be an assertive advocate by creating opportunities for all students to foster their dreams and achieve their goals. A dedicated counselor plays a major role in the school
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made for tracing the foundations of counseling and guidance principles to ancient Greece and Rome with the philosophical teachings of Plato and Aristotle. There is also evidence to argue that some of the techniques and skills of modern-day guidance counselors were practiced by Catholic priests in the Middle Ages‚ as can be seen by the dedication to the concept of confidentiality within the confessional. Near the end of the sixteenth century‚ one of the first texts about career options appeared: The Universal
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development. Counselors must help students understand and cope with the reality of the systems in which they are embedded‚ and help the student have academic success; (3) Balanced – School counselors must balance their time in the primary activities of counseling‚ educating and advocacy‚ consultation‚ and leadership and coordination. School counseling programs need to be balanced in (a) the ACSA domains: academic‚ career‚ and personal/social issues; (b) activities for the school counselor: counseling
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to be an elementary or junior high school counselor‚ which are the two age groups that I would most like to work with. With this in mind‚ I decided to interview one of my son ’s past guidance counselors. This is a woman that I have admired since the first day that I met her. In talking with her I found her to be a very knowledgeable‚ caring‚ and open person. She has been in the helping profession for over twenty years and working as a guidance counselor since 1999. Another reason that I chose to
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describe the monstrosity of responsibility placed on counselors. With such a diverse population living in society today‚ it is imperative for the school counselor to be knowledgeable of multiculturalism so that he/she can offer assistance to all students and families. I believe diversity should be respected and appreciated as unity is encouraged among students‚ staff‚ parents‚ and community members. The best way to accomplish this is for the counselor to have a wealth of knowledge regarding cultural
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along with the American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB)‚ the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)‚ the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)‚ the Council of Rehabilitation Education (CORE)‚ the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)‚ and the Chi Sigma Iota (counseling honor society international) accepted a consensus definition of counseling. According to the 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling
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School Counselor: Poverty Abstract The classic definition of a school counselor is one who has knowledge‚ training‚ and a strong expertise of non academic information that improves academic performance and better learners. We have learned that their role is no longer to only provide academic guidance by assisting in a master schedule but to advocate for the students and be a voice for change. This research explores the backgrounds of poverty‚ investigated data
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Which is the most difficult part being a school counselor? After I read the ASCA Model on page 9 of textbook‚ I knew the leadership‚ advocacy‚ teaming and collaboration and systemic change are all what school counselors should focus on. I also learned that school counseling is a profession that focuses on the relations and interactions between students and their school environment with the purpose of reducing the barriers in order to help students to success. In my opinion‚ the team-member and
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