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ASSESS: Reflection of Counseling relationship experiences for k-12 school counselors who also fulfill the role of Anti-Bullying specialist

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ASSESS: Reflection of Counseling relationship experiences for k-12 school counselors who also fulfill the role of Anti-Bullying specialist

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Core Beliefs: First and foremost, it is important that every student can achieve and should have access to resources and materials that will help contribute to their success, regardless of social or economic standing. There is no umbrella technique to learning that will encompass all students or all learning styles, but there should be an umbrella that applies to every student, one that details the importance of the idea that every student deserves the same opportunities for success. By this, I mean that, under this “umbrella,” every student will find that they are advocated for by a leader at their school, and every student will have access to assistance in their school environment. I believe that education is a basic right, and if an individual chooses to pursue a higher education, they should have a means of reaching that next level and encouraged to do so. A support system via school counselor is a great resource that will help clarify different opportunities available.

Role of School Counselors: As stated above, my view is that every student deserves to be fairly advocated for and given quality guidance and counseling when it comes to school related issues, future goals involving further education and careers, and mental health guidance. By partnering with students, their teachers, and families, the specific needs of each student can be ascertained, and therefore, proper resources can be gathered to promote successful learning. One of the most important roles that a school counselor holds is being an advocate for students. School counselors can advocate for students by encouraging future goals and providing insight to different opportunities available in order to work toward achieving those goals. Advocating for students also means protecting them. One of the most critical things a school counselor can help protect a student from is bullying. For example, as discussed by Abreu et al., implementing policies that protect LGBTQ students is imperative to creating an environment that has zero tolerance for oppression of students based on sexuality (2016). Establishing respect and building rapport are important to maintaining a strong relationship between student and school counselor.

School Counseling Program: The school counseling program I would establish as a future school counselor is one that assesses student mental health and coping mechanisms in relation to incidents of bullying. This program would act as a platform for students, teachers, and counselors alike in order to ascertain what steps and resources are necessary in order to identify, report, and deter cases of bullying. The goal in mind would be to create a more supporting and encouraging environment for all students, and increase the general sense of mental well-being so that student success is a priority.

Vision Statement: As a school counselor, my philosophy is that all students are unique, and my vision statement for the future is that all students I work with are granted equal opportunities in the educational system in which individual growth and academic development are a standard. As a school counselor, I will be there to support and counsel these students, and be an advocate for these students, regardless of background, while abiding by ASCA Ethical Standards.

References

Abreu, R. L., Black, W. W., Mosley, D. V., & Fedewa, A. L. (2016). LGBTQ Youth

Bullying Experiences in Schools: The Role of School Counselors Within a System of Oppression. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 11(3–4), 325–342. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2016.1214092

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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MANAGE: Reflection and Analysis of School Counselor Competency Assessment

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MANAGE: Reflection and Analysis of School Counselor Competency Assessment

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DELIVER: Reflection on Implicit Bias Tests

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DELIVER: Reflection on Implicit Bias Tests