Pactolus School Counseling Program
The Role of School Counselors…
The school counselor’s role encompasses counseling, consulting, and coordination as well. A comprehensive school counseling program covers three areas of student development: Academic, Career, and Personal/Social. The comprehensive school counseling program reflects the progression of student’s skill in these areas across the year—kindergarten through 12th grade. The school counselor delivers services through a variety of methods: Individual Counseling, Coordination, Classroom Guidance, Consultation, and Small & Large Group Counseling.
Small Group Counseling…
In small group counseling, the counselor meets with two or more students. In this setting students work on shared tasks and develop supportive relationships. Through giving and receiving feedback, students have the opportunity to gain valuable skills in how to learn and live with others. Group discussion may be problem centered, where attention is given to a particular concern or problem; or group discussion may be growth oriented, where topics are related to personal and academic development. Small group counseling is especially suitable for middle school adolescents. Groups provide a place where they can safely experiment with reality and test their limits. A unique quality of group counseling lets adolescents be instrumental in one another’s growth. Small group counseling is an essential aspect of the role of the middle school counselor. The topics of the groups are mandated by the needs of the population.
Individual Counseling…
In a confidential setting, the professional school counselor employs specific counseling techniques to assist students in areas such as: Academic progress/regress, career planning, developing positive attitudes & behavior, developing decision making & problem solving skills, dealing with interpersonal relationships, and crisis intervention. In a counseling relationship counselors must at times be mindful of their actions in terms of rights and welfare of the student. Individual counseling services provided by the school counselor include topics that are specific not only to adolescent development and academic concerns, but also topics that are specific to the needs of the demographic area served.
Classroom Guidance Counseling…
Through a series of planned classroom learning experiences, counselors assist teachers with meaningful activities targeting the personal/social, academic, and career development of students. The guidance program may focus on topics such as: Career awareness, time management, bullying, stress management, test taking skills, peer pressure, and interpersonal skills. The program is proactive and seeks to prevent problems by developing skills in areas such as communication, decision making, conflict resolution, cross cultural effectiveness, and personal safety.
The Role of School Counselors…
The school counselor’s role encompasses counseling, consulting, and coordination as well. A comprehensive school counseling program covers three areas of student development: Academic, Career, and Personal/Social. The comprehensive school counseling program reflects the progression of student’s skill in these areas across the year—kindergarten through 12th grade. The school counselor delivers services through a variety of methods: Individual Counseling, Coordination, Classroom Guidance, Consultation, and Small & Large Group Counseling.
Small Group Counseling…
In small group counseling, the counselor meets with two or more students. In this setting students work on shared tasks and develop supportive relationships. Through giving and receiving feedback, students have the opportunity to gain valuable skills in how to learn and live with others. Group discussion may be problem centered, where attention is given to a particular concern or problem; or group discussion may be growth oriented, where topics are related to personal and academic development. Small group counseling is especially suitable for middle school adolescents. Groups provide a place where they can safely experiment with reality and test their limits. A unique quality of group counseling lets adolescents be instrumental in one another’s growth. Small group counseling is an essential aspect of the role of the middle school counselor. The topics of the groups are mandated by the needs of the population.
Individual Counseling…
In a confidential setting, the professional school counselor employs specific counseling techniques to assist students in areas such as: Academic progress/regress, career planning, developing positive attitudes & behavior, developing decision making & problem solving skills, dealing with interpersonal relationships, and crisis intervention. In a counseling relationship counselors must at times be mindful of their actions in terms of rights and welfare of the student. Individual counseling services provided by the school counselor include topics that are specific not only to adolescent development and academic concerns, but also topics that are specific to the needs of the demographic area served.
Classroom Guidance Counseling…
Through a series of planned classroom learning experiences, counselors assist teachers with meaningful activities targeting the personal/social, academic, and career development of students. The guidance program may focus on topics such as: Career awareness, time management, bullying, stress management, test taking skills, peer pressure, and interpersonal skills. The program is proactive and seeks to prevent problems by developing skills in areas such as communication, decision making, conflict resolution, cross cultural effectiveness, and personal safety.