The School Counselor's Role

The school counselor is a certified professional educator who assists students, teachers, parents,

and administrators by counseling, consulting, and coordinating programs designed to help all students

develop their educational, social, career and personal strengths. In a comprehensive developmental

counseling program, the school counselor engages in the following activities:

1. Individual Counseling

Individual counseling is a personal and private interaction between the counselor and student in which

they work together on a problem or topic of interest to explore ideas, feelings, and behaviors.

2. Small Group Counseling

Small group counseling consists of the counselor working with two or more students who share the same

issues. Students have an opportunity to learn from each other, share ideas, give and receive feedback,

increase their awareness, gain new knowledge, practice skills, and think about their goals and actions.

Group discussions are problem-centered and growth centered.

3. Classroom Group Guidance

Classroom lessons focus attention on particular developmental issues or areas of concern for specific

classes. Classroom discussion topics include character education, violence prevention, career education,

and other specific issues identified by the classroom teacher as an area of concern.

The following support services are available to elementary students:

CRISIS INTERVENTION

Specialized counseling for students and families facing crisis requiring immediate action requiring immediate

action.

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Supportive counseling for students with a wide range of issues such as divorce, death or loss; peer and family

relationships; and academic issues.

GROUP COUNSELING

Anger Management Support    ADD/ADHD Support and Education    Study Skills    Making and Keeping Friends

CLASSROOM GUIDANCE

Career Awareness    Character Education    Bully Prevention