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My name is Sarah Burns, and I am in the School Counseling Program. I want to become a High School Counselor.

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In the context of school counseling, "research" involves:

A structured exploration to collect data and examine information related to student requirements.

The efficacy of counseling interventions.

The general influence of school counseling programs.

This ultimately contributes to a more profound comprehension of how to effectively aid in students' academic, social, and emotional development within the school environment. This often includes techniques such as surveys, interviews, program assessments, and data analysis to recognize patterns and enhance practices.

(Types of Data to Measure School Counseling Program Success - American School Counselor Association (ASCA), n.d.)

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Counseling professionals utilize research to enhance their practice by keeping up-to-date with evidence-based techniques, customizing interventions to meet individual client needs based on research findings, monitoring client progress using research-supported measures, and pushing for improved mental health services based on research-proven effectiveness. This ultimately results in better outcomes for their clients.

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Key ways counselors apply research:

1. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): By actively reviewing the research literature, counselors can identify the most effective therapeutic techniques for various mental health issues and ensure they use interventions with proven efficacy.

3. Outcome Measurement: Standardized outcome measures enable counselors to monitor client progress over time, pinpoint areas of improvement, and demonstrate the effectiveness of their interventions.

4. Identifying Population-Specific Needs: Research helps counselors comprehend different populations' unique challenges (e.g., age groups and cultural backgrounds) and modify their approaches accordingly.

Cook, S. C., Schwartz, A. C., & Kaslow, N. J. (2017). Evidence-Based Psychotherapy: Advantages and challenges. Neurotherapeutics, 14(3), 537–545. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13311-017-0549-4

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Addressing Equity and Access

School counselors can tackle inequalities and discrepancies that impact students of color, including their access to challenging coursework, disciplinary measures, and academic success.

Preventing Crises

School counselors can strategize how to handle emergencies in educational settings, such as instances of school violence.

Preventing Suicide

School counselors can collaborate with the local community to establish a comprehensive approach to preventing suicide.

Preparing for Careers

School counselors can help students plan their future careers and comprehend the educational and training requirements needed to attain their aspirations.

School-Counselor.org. (2023, October 19). School counseling Topics and theories- Shaping Young Life’s. School-Counselor.org | School Counselor / Guidance Counselor Career Information. https://www.school-counselor.org/topics/

Lerner, S. & tea.texas.gov. (2022). COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM (CSCP) EXAMPLE TEMPLATE. https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/example-template-cscp-all-levels-2023.pdf