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