Week 1 Assignment: History and Philosophy of School Counseling
Due to demographic diversity and the growing population, school counselors can expect to encounter higher percentages of students with shortages in their academic, career, and personal/social development. To accommodate the needs of the current and future populace, as an emerging counseling professional, my philosophical approach to school counseling will combine the three philosophies of school counseling: guidance/career, mental health, and developmental guidance to provide all students the support they need.
Reflection on Philosophy of School Counseling As a future counselor, I will provide guidance/career, mental health, and developmental assistance and information to individual …show more content…
My comprehensive approach to guidance and counseling will not only motivate students to work to their highest potential in the school arena but in the private sector as well. Students, of varying demographic backgrounds, who never thought a post-secondary education was a possibility for will not only be encouraged to enroll in college and earn graduate degrees but supported through the process, thus, becoming more productive citizens in society. Students will be inspired to accomplish goals they previously deemed unattainable because, as a result of guidance and counseling programs, they will be better prepared academically, socially, and emotionally to face the challenges of the modern world where a more skilled and educated citizen is …show more content…
It proposes a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that is holistic, systemic, balanced, proactive, infused into the academic curriculum, and reflective. It addresses the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all students by collaborating with all stakeholders to develop/implement evidence-based preventative and intervention programs. It also encompasses the four components prescribed by the ASCA National Model including: "foundation, delivery systems, management systems and accountability", which entail "leadership, advocacy, and collaboration" further leading "to system change" (Dollarhide & Saginak, 2012, p.
Due to demographic diversity and the growing population, school counselors can expect to encounter higher percentages of students with shortages in their academic, career, and personal/social development. To accommodate the needs of the current and future populace, as an emerging counseling professional, my philosophical approach to school counseling will combine the three philosophies of school counseling: guidance/career, mental health, and developmental guidance to provide all students the support they need.
Reflection on Philosophy of School Counseling As a future counselor, I will provide guidance/career, mental health, and developmental assistance and information to individual …show more content…
My comprehensive approach to guidance and counseling will not only motivate students to work to their highest potential in the school arena but in the private sector as well. Students, of varying demographic backgrounds, who never thought a post-secondary education was a possibility for will not only be encouraged to enroll in college and earn graduate degrees but supported through the process, thus, becoming more productive citizens in society. Students will be inspired to accomplish goals they previously deemed unattainable because, as a result of guidance and counseling programs, they will be better prepared academically, socially, and emotionally to face the challenges of the modern world where a more skilled and educated citizen is …show more content…
It proposes a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that is holistic, systemic, balanced, proactive, infused into the academic curriculum, and reflective. It addresses the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all students by collaborating with all stakeholders to develop/implement evidence-based preventative and intervention programs. It also encompasses the four components prescribed by the ASCA National Model including: "foundation, delivery systems, management systems and accountability", which entail "leadership, advocacy, and collaboration" further leading "to system change" (Dollarhide & Saginak, 2012, p.