The Importance Of The Guidance Counselor Is Record Review

Working in the education system as a school counselor is my preference. I am passionate about social awareness and helping students. I’ve always been sure that I would be a counselor. When I made my mind up to go back for an advanced degree, I decided to get it in the field of education. After speaking to a professor in the counselor education program at college and discussed my interests with them. I knew that day I wanted to change my major to school counseling. I like the ideal of being a school counselor because I believe I can be a vital member of the education team.

Counselor met with Pt. for his monthly individual session. Counselor and Pt. discussed his progress in treatment, any medication issue, any triggers and acceptance of his TX plan. Pt. signed his Record Service sheet. Pt. indicated that he does not attend the clinic Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday and he likes having more time in his schedule because he likes to take care of his business and different errands. Pt. verbalized how hard it is to stay away from his business because worried about his employees and clients. Pt. stated, “The business is like my kid,” Pt. spoke about how he is thinking about opening a second shop around this area. Pt. commented that he isn’t experiencing serious side effects and prescribed medication is working well. Pt. informed this

I am writing to request that my son Marcus Mackey, Jr, be allowed switch from AP Chemistry to any elective that is available. It is my understanding that Marcus has completed all required science courses to graduate. I would be happy to talk with you about this issue, please call me during the day at the number above. Thank you for your prompt attention to my request.

A school counselor’s role is vital in many schools across America. Many students see their counselor, to work on any emotional stressors, academic changes and challenges. This may include, interventions, group therapy and changes in class schedule, but sometimes with all the implementations given, students do not succeed in school. Perhaps one needs to take a closer look at the programs being implemented and its success rate. In addition, a counselor should guide itself using the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) to provide evidence based practices in schools.

Communication within the workplace is vital, and maintaining communication regarding progress is very important. As this can lead to better working relationships, team support, and an effective work practice.

The communication style I use can be described as an assertive style. The assertive style is beneficial where I have confidence of communicating with others in a honest and direct way. When communicating with coworkers or group members I would protect my own rights and respect their rights to get the work done in the business. I will ask directly to them for any questions or assistance to get the assignment done and accept if they are not able to help at the moment. In order to complete the assignment without assistance from others, I would make an attempt to solve it myself and take responsibility for my actions without hurting others. I understand that when I make a choice to help others with an assignment to get the work done, I am held

The purpose of the School Counseling profession has evolved over time in order to promote student success, at all grade levels, depending on current trends. Presently, the American School Counselor Association, also referred to as the ASCA, describes the role of a School Counselor as a certified/licensed educator who:

This document compiles a comprehensive competency-based school counseling and guidance and counseling program for the Boys and Girls Academy, which is an elementary public educational institution in Alief Independent School District. Alief ISD is a large, diverse urban district, and the Boys and Girls Academy serves approximately 1,000 PreK through fifth grade students.

A check of the dictionary would lead one to believe that being a professional simply means doing a job that requires special training or skill, or even any activity that one is paid for (Merriam-Webster Inc., 2014). Being a professional counselor, however, requires more than just that simple answer. Being a professional counselor requires being “an ethical and a competent advocate for and facilitator of (a) student development (e.g., personal/social, educational, and career domains) and (b) a comprehensive school counseling program” (Sink, 2005). This statement embodies that core of what it means to be a professional as a school counselor.

Another individual that I interviewed was Andrea. Andrea is a school counselor, along with a title of Central Region Career Development Specialist of the Career and Technical Education (CTE). Andrea received her master’s degree in counselor. However, it was mandatory that she received a silver level of National Career of Readiness Certificate to be certified. Andrea does work for the state in Pierre, South Dakota with the of Central Region Career Development Specialist of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and school counseling program.

After graduating from The University of Alaska Fairbanks with my bachelors’ degree in social work in 2012, I have decided to continue my education in order to reach my goal of becoming a school counselor. I have a strong desire to help people, and children in particular. After graduating with my degree in social work I immediately became immersed in the field and started working for a local non-profit agency, The Resource Center for Parents and Children. There I worked as a Family Services Worker, working with parents and children who were involved with the Office of Children Services. In this position I worked with parents to educate them on healthy and safe parenting and life skills. I also facilitated visitation between parents and children to help continue the parent child bond while working with the Office of Children Services to mitigate any safety concerns the family may be experiencing.

In a workplace, it is very important that all colleagues communicate effectively and they all know their roles and responsibilities. Communicating is all about saying things clear, slowly and in a way that you put the message across, as well as listening to others and respect their opinions and ideas, even if you don’t agree with them. It is important to remember that the shared goal is to deliver the best support there can be for the

Counseling records are created for various purposes. Some are for the client, while others are for the counselor or their employers. The (American Counseling Association Code of Ethics 2014 A.1.b.), states the counselor must maintain records when rendering professional service (Association, 2014). This is from an ethical standpoint and one of the main reason for keeping records. According to Documentation in Counseling Records" by Robert W. Mitchell, he states that “Inadequate records or incompetent personnel who are responsible for entries in the record may be of no consequence until a malpractice suits filed or until a funding source demands a payback.” (Mitchell, 1991) According to Dr. Mitchell the records serves as a legal document and

As a future school counselor, I can reflect that these past eight weeks, I have a full understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a school counselor in a traditional high school. Practicum 2 has been learning experiences that I will remember as I start my new profession. I believe that being exposed and actively involved with a group of school counselors brought a wide range of knowledge that I plan to utilize in the future. As a continuum from my Practicum 1, the following CACREP standards are mentioned below.

As a potential counselor, there are different reasons why I choose this journey to be a helper, servant and a leader. Not only was my early experiences in life a stepping stone towards this path, but my faith in God and the realities of life led me as well. Even though I am still creating my future towards this goal, there is no doubt that I am called to be in servitude to others. In this journey, I am appreciating the learning fundamentals I have gained from the academic coursework, professionals/teachers and experience that I have encountered to be molded into a multicultural competent counselor. By taking advantage of this opportunity of learning, I have chosen a theoretical orientation that best suits me as a potential clinician according to my beliefs, values and logical thinking. It is also noteworthy to indicate that the self-awareness of my beliefs, values, interests and thought process has been further explored due to the assessments and activities of the Life Story Board, Meyer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strong Interest Inventory (SII), My Career Story, and Career Genogram, including a reflection of my spiritual walk with Christ.