What are some things counselors do?
They help children develop academic achievement: If a child is confused, distracted, or upset about things in his/her life, they cannot focus on academic studies in school. The counselor may help to alleviate some of this distress so the child can better concentrate for academic achievements.
Curriculum Integration: Connects counseling goals to regular education curriculum connecting us to the teacher’s goals.
Consultations: Communication between counselors, parents, teachers, and administrators to give and receive ideas to better meet the needs of our community.
Referrals: The counselor can refer you to someone who can work to help in your specific area of need.
Career Resources: Has knowledge in career planning, and can offer resources to better plan goals for the future.
Community Resources: Is connected to the local community outreach programs that may provide appropriate assistance when needed.
Mediation: Counselors can be “go betweens” for students, parents, teachers, faculty, and staff. They have good communication skills, and resources for getting to the root of problems.
We know school policies, and procedures: Counselors work closely with administrators keeping abreast on what is going on in the school system.
Crisis management:
Works for prevention of crisis. Understanding, planning, advising, and
arranging counseling services as interventions if necessary in case of crisis
are just some of the counselor's duties.
