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->Lesson plan reflection

->Lesson Plan

->Infographic

->IAT proof of completion

-> IAT reflection

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->My competency assessment reflection

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->My personal philosophy

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->The full text of the peer-reviewed article

->My reflection of the peer-reviewed article

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Basic Core Beliefs:

I believe all students have the potential to achieve their desired goals regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. Each student comes from unique environments with various skills and learning styles. I believe it is the responsibility of the education system, institution, and personnel to ensure that no matter where a student comes from or the obstacles they may face, their potential is acknowledged, and they are given the tools to succeed with a collaborative team looking after the best interest of each student.

The school counselor's role as an advocate is to communicate the needs of the students as needed to the necessary individuals while always maintaining the best interest of the students. As outlined in the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, advocacy is expected at every level, from direct services with students to indirect levels through legislation and policies (ASCA,2019). Ultimately, counselors become a voice for students, helping to express their needs and concerns to the appropriate parties and ensuring that the best interest of the students is considered at all levels.

Ethical standards work to standardize the school counseling field while creating the framework for school counselors to serve the students. Ethical standards ensure that school counselors consistently align in their decision-making while maintaining the rights of the students.

Vision Statement

My vision is to establish a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment through direct and indirect services that empowers students to reach their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally while providing the tools to successfully and independently navigate their educational journies and lives thereafter.

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American School Counselor Association. (2019). The ASCA national model: A framework for school counseling programs (4th ed.). Alexandria, VA: American School Counselor Association

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Lesson Plan Reference:
American School Counseling Association. (n.d.). ASCA student standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for student success. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf

Davis, S. E. (n.d.). Small Group Counseling for 9th Grade Students: Building Healthy Relationships. https://sarahdavissc.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/7/7/25773140/finalsmallgroupplan.pdf

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School Counseling Lession Plan- Relationship Recipes

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The assessment I took was regarding an implicit preference of gay or straight people. Going into the assessment, I was already aware of a possible implicit bias towards gay people due to the people I grew up with. This test confirmed I had a slight implicit preference towards gay people over straight people. Having a bias, whether consciously or unconsciously, influences our interactions with people. By being aware of my own bias, I can use it to make my interactions with people more meaningful and connect more with those I may not have connected with before. Although my bias was slight, I still strive to treat everyone equally despite what my own personal beliefs are.

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After completing the assessment, I found that I have more confidence and competence in regard to mindset. I believe this is the foundation that motivates many people to pursue counseling in the beginning. I had a very similar mindset as a teacher as well. For this reason, I also feel competent in providing direct and indirect services and planning and assessments. These are many things that overlap with other roles in the education system, so I feel confident in being able to adapt those through a school counselor role.
My weaker area of competency was in Professional  Foundation.  I am still learning theories in counseling, and even after learning them, I am not confident in my ability to apply them. In order to improve in this area, I need to study the theories, find mentors who can demonstrate these theories, and practice them myself. I am aware this will take time before I feel as competent in this area as in other areas. The same applies to other areas of the professional foundation section with designing or demonstrating skills relating to the ASCA National Model and the ASCA Ethical Standards. Much of this is attributed to not being 100% familiar with all the aspects that create counseling. I am sure this will change as I continue through my education.

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Here is a PDF of the article I chose to reflect on titled, Growth in Middle School Students' Curiosity, Executive Functioning, and Academic Achievement: Results From a Theory-Informed SEL and MBI School Counseling Intervention.

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American School Counselor Association. (2019). The ASCA national model: A framework for school counseling programs (4th ed.). Alexandria, VA: American School Counselor Association

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Lemberger-Truelove, M. E., Ceballos, P. L., Molina, C. E., & Carbonneau, K. J. (2021). Growth in middle school students’ curiosity, executive functioning, and academic achievement: Results from a theory-informed Sel and MBI School Counseling Intervention. Professional School Counseling, 24(1_part_3). https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759x211007654

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Project Implicit (n.d.). Take a Test. https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html