Professional School Counseling Research Paper
Running Head: PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING
Professional School Counseling in today’s Society
Abstract
The role of the school has changed tremendously from it early beginnings. Today school counselors are trained professional who should be equipped to meet the needs of our students. The school counselor is considered a partner with the school system. They are responsible for implementing programs that assist the students in achieving success and reaching their fullest potential. School counselors face many challenges in the 21st century and this paper will outline five important themes: Accountability, effectiveness, challenges, training and education and the role of the school counselor in the 21st century. The paper will also address the spiritual aspects of school counseling and the identity, focus, and ethics of the professional counselor. Finally I will give my personal reflections about …show more content…
They are always learning by continuing to educate themselves about new approaches and ideals. School counselors must always attempt to be ethical in their practice and in their care of their students
Spirituality in School Counseling in the 21st Century School counselors have been reticent to discuss religious and spiritual issues with their students in keeping with the separation of church and state (Allen & Coy, 2007, p.1). Lambie, Davis, & Miller (2008) also believe that many school counselors disregard or discount spirituality as an important competent in school counseling. However, students are seeking personal identity to give meaning to their lives. Therefore, spirituality values has be reintroduced into public schools and counseling programs. Spirituality has become an important element in school counseling (Allen et al.,
Professional School Counseling in today’s Society
Abstract
The role of the school has changed tremendously from it early beginnings. Today school counselors are trained professional who should be equipped to meet the needs of our students. The school counselor is considered a partner with the school system. They are responsible for implementing programs that assist the students in achieving success and reaching their fullest potential. School counselors face many challenges in the 21st century and this paper will outline five important themes: Accountability, effectiveness, challenges, training and education and the role of the school counselor in the 21st century. The paper will also address the spiritual aspects of school counseling and the identity, focus, and ethics of the professional counselor. Finally I will give my personal reflections about …show more content…
They are always learning by continuing to educate themselves about new approaches and ideals. School counselors must always attempt to be ethical in their practice and in their care of their students
Spirituality in School Counseling in the 21st Century School counselors have been reticent to discuss religious and spiritual issues with their students in keeping with the separation of church and state (Allen & Coy, 2007, p.1). Lambie, Davis, & Miller (2008) also believe that many school counselors disregard or discount spirituality as an important competent in school counseling. However, students are seeking personal identity to give meaning to their lives. Therefore, spirituality values has be reintroduced into public schools and counseling programs. Spirituality has become an important element in school counseling (Allen et al.,