My School Counseling Philosophy
I believe that all children deserve to feel safe and respected at school, and to be supported and encouraged by each member of their school community. I believe that all children have the potential to succeed if and when they are given the opportunity, and I believe it is the responsibility of me and my colleagues to provide those opportunities for success. I believe that all children should be given equal access to education and opportunity, and I believe that it is my job to advocate for the children I work with to ensure they are receiving that equal access.
I hope that as a school counselor I am always learning how to do my job better, and that I am always advocating and making school a better place for the children that attend. I also hope that I am always able to connect with students, families, teachers, and other community members to further increase opportunities for children. I continuously bring my empathetic and optimistic personality to the counselor role in order to encourage and empower my students to achieve their goals. |
ASCA National Model
Much of my practice as a school counselor is based on the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) National Model. According to the model, school counseling programs should be "collaborative efforts benefiting students, parents, teachers, administrators and the overall community." This is achieved through the utilization of four components: Foundation, Management, Accountability, and Delivery. In addition, the national model calls for school counselors to be leaders and advocates in their schools, to collaborate with administrators, parents, teachers, families, and community members, and to promote systemic change to make schools a safe and equitable place for all students. This is what I work to embody each day in my role as a counselor by using the ASCA Model as a guide. |