Role of a School Counselor
What Is A School Counselor?
A school counselor helps students with their personal/social, career, and academic needs. School counselors offer support to students who are struggling with a variety of issues. Together we work to identify areas of concern and develop the right tools needed to succeed. A school counselor, like other school personnel, works to promote a safe and nurturing school environment. For more information on a school counselor's role visit the American School Counselor Association (ASCA's) website - https://www.schoolcounselor.org/.
What Types Of Things Can I See My Counselor For?
If you are struggling with any of the following or just want to stop in to chat, my door is open! Some common things students see their school counselor for include:
What Types Of Things Can I See My Counselor For?
If you are struggling with any of the following or just want to stop in to chat, my door is open! Some common things students see their school counselor for include:
- Organizational skills
- Study skills
- Anger management
- Anxiety (example: I worry a lot and it gets in the way of my daily life)
- Depression (example: I feel down/sad a lot and I just don't feel like myself)
- Bullying
- Career readiness
- Divorce
- Family difficulties
- Grief and loss
- Friendship skills
- Self-esteem
- Social skills
- Self-harm
- Unwanted/undesirable behaviors
- Thoughts of suicide
What Should I Know If I See My Counselor?
When you talk to your school counselor, everything you say is kept confidential and stays between you and your counselor. No one else will know unless there is a safety concern and you have a plan to harm yourself, another person, or you tell your counselor that you are being harmed. Then we will need to come up with a plan to get more help. Your counselor's room is a safe space to talk about as much or as little as you want.
When you talk to your school counselor, everything you say is kept confidential and stays between you and your counselor. No one else will know unless there is a safety concern and you have a plan to harm yourself, another person, or you tell your counselor that you are being harmed. Then we will need to come up with a plan to get more help. Your counselor's room is a safe space to talk about as much or as little as you want.