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A huge part in the delivery process is coming up with lesson plans that focus on specific areas of need within the school districts. In my hometown of Kenosha, racism has had a huge impact on our lives. I think by educating our kids we can begin to undo some of the learned hate and prejudice from generations before. This lesson plan will hopefully help students recognize their own prejudice and biases as they walkthrough and identify how to properly manage situations involving racism.

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Advocacy is going to be another integral part of the duties assigned as a school counselor! Take a look at this infographic designed to bring awareness to the obstacles that LGBTQ+ youth face within schools.

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Recognizing our biases, be they conscious or subconscious, as school counselors is going to be imperative when working with students, staff, parents, and community members. We must ensure that we are plenty aware of how our biases may affect the services that we provide so that we are better able to effectively support students. Read the document provided to find out more about my experience with implicit biases.

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It's time to put in the work to deliver the services that students need in order to succeed!

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For this assignment, I was able to assess my current knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed in order to be a successful counselor. After completing the assessment, I found that mentally I am ready, but there still seems to be some self-doubt at play here. But here's to the learning process!

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As a part of the ASCA National Model, counselors will have to continuously ensure that the programs and curriculum that they use to support students are effective. To do so, we must take extra care in assessing our work. In this assignment, I took a look at a counseling program centered around reality therapy. Click the link to learn more!

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Every counselor should have a goal or vision for what they hope to see through their work. From every vision there is a solid foundation of philosophy and beliefs. Read on to find out more about my philosophy as a counselor-in-training.

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As an aspiring professional school counselor I believe that every student, regardless of their race, ethnicity, nationality, social or economic status, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic or trait that some may deem an obstacle, has the ability to succeed. Given the proper support and resources from parents/guardians, teachers, school counselors, and other professionals, all students have an equal opportunity to accomplish their goals.

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As a school counselor, one of the primary roles that we will be tasked with is advocacy. It is our duty to advocate at various levels throughout a student’s primary and secondary educational experience. We will advocate for additional support and proper outside resources for students who may need it in order to meet the educational standards set forth by the school district. Additionally, we will not only advocate but provide the proper resources and education for students and their post-graduation success. We will also take good care in advocating for students and their overall physical and mental well-being. This means educating students on mental and physical hygiene while also ensuring that no student experiences any sort of harm both at school and not.

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In my own words, I believe that the work done by school counselors is a collaborative effort that provides a foundation and promotes lifelong growth and improvement for both students and their families. By educating, advocating, and empowering students and their families throughout the entirety of their primary and secondary educational careers, school counselors, like myself, will provide all students with the proper and necessary (internal and external) resources and support that students need in order to succeed for years to come.