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In seeking to support our youth in academic settings, my foundational beliefs are that all students have the ability to be successful based upon their level of ability, are in need of holistic services and respond to positive collaboration. I have a firm outlook that any child can receive from a school counselor even when they do not display positive responses at the time of rendered support. Timing of achievement could occur at a later time within the teen years or post-high school but the services that are provided create long-term positive effect.

In advocating for students, the counselors’ role would play part in communicating awareness, partnering with families and creating/enhancing preventive services for student well-being. There is a great importance that the counselor be able to work in teams, if there is a lack of connection amongst staff, the students will miss reinforcement of school counseling efforts. Finding ways to gain parent and caregiver trust assists the family of the student in community resources as well. A child with a stronger home-base will feel more valuable, increasing motivation and making classroom management possibly lighter on the teacher. Lastly, pinpointing helpful presentations and activities that zone in on the student needs, places growth of familiarity with the school counselor as a trustworthy adult.

Main ethical standards that guide the actions of school counselor are:

·         Bulling, Harassment and Child Abuse

·         Serious and Foreseeable Harm to Self and Others

·         Academic, Career and Social/Emotional Plans

If the counselor focuses on the main categories, the ability to service children in major categories will increase student success. Ethical standards reinforce the system of commitment within school counselors’ daily interactions with staff and students. This guide provides a checks and balance for new counselors while maintaining accountability for the seasoned staff.

My vision statement of personal philosophy as a school counselor:

As a student advocate, my role encompasses assisting teams in creating academic, and social emotional plans that increase connection while decreasing negative factors such as bullying, harassment and child abuse.

American School Counselor Association (ASCA). (2016). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors [PDF file]. Retrieved from: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Ethics/EthicalStandards2016.pdf

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EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-ESTEEM, MATTERING, SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS, AND WELLNESS AMONG MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Reflection of School Counselor Competency Assessment

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Reflection of School Counselor Competency Assessment

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To support foundation skills in student coping and expressions of emotions, this lesson provides a school counselor with activities to teach breathing and calming techniques to Kindergartens
Lessons found at:
Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation

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