FAQ about Counseling
Q: What is counseling? A: Counseling is a helping process that takes place in an atmosphere of acceptance, respect, and trust. School counselors work with students to help them understand themselves, their behaviors, feelings, and relationships. The purpose of counseling is to help students identify their personal strengths and develop ways to be successful in today’s changing world.
Q: What are the roles and responsibilities of the school counselor?
A: Child Advocate
K-5 Guidance Program
Goal Setting
Testing Coordinator
Small Group Counseling Service
Individual Counseling Service
Crisis Counseling
Parent Conferences and Workshops
Teacher/Staff Consultation
Consultation with Community Agencies
Q: What are some reasons to refer your child for counseling?
A: Grief/Loss
Family Changes
Anger/Self-Control
Friendship/Social Skills
Self-confidence
Stress Management
Goal-Setting
Q:What are the limits to confidentiality?
A: All information shared with the school counselor is confidential unless it involves:
Q: What is counseling? A: Counseling is a helping process that takes place in an atmosphere of acceptance, respect, and trust. School counselors work with students to help them understand themselves, their behaviors, feelings, and relationships. The purpose of counseling is to help students identify their personal strengths and develop ways to be successful in today’s changing world.
Q: What are the roles and responsibilities of the school counselor?
A: Child Advocate
K-5 Guidance Program
Goal Setting
Testing Coordinator
Small Group Counseling Service
Individual Counseling Service
Crisis Counseling
Parent Conferences and Workshops
Teacher/Staff Consultation
Consultation with Community Agencies
Q: What are some reasons to refer your child for counseling?
A: Grief/Loss
Family Changes
Anger/Self-Control
Friendship/Social Skills
Self-confidence
Stress Management
Goal-Setting
Q:What are the limits to confidentiality?
A: All information shared with the school counselor is confidential unless it involves:
- A plan to harm self or others
- Abuse or neglect
- The courts to subpoena records
