Download or read book The School Counselor as Consultant written by Richard D. Parsons and published by Brooks Cole. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TABLE OF CONTENTS:Section I: THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR AS CONSULTANT. 1. The School Counselor: Addressing the Increasing Need for Service. 2. Consulting: Providing an Integrated Model of Service Delivery. Section II: THE NEEDS OF ONE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF MANY. 3. The School as System: Basic Elements. 4. System Dynamics: Responding to Change. 5. The Counselor as an Agent of Change. Section III: FACILITATING THE CONSULTATIVE PROCESS. 6. The Stages of the Consultation Process. 7. Communication for Effective Consulting. 8. Working with Resistance. Section IV: CONSULTATION FOCI. 9. Client Focused Consultation: The Student as Client. 10. The Consultee as Focus: When Knowledge, Skill, and Objectivity are Needed. 11. The Group as Client: From Team Building to Mediation. 12. The System as Client: System Focused Consultation. 13. Ethical Concerns and Considerations. 14. Applying What We Know.

Download or read book Counselor As Consultant written by David A. Scott and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing counseling professionals with a solid grounding in the primary theories, skills, and models used by professional consultants, Counselor as Consultant is the first text that explicitly addresses the new CACREP core standards for consultation. The book’s strong focus on intentionality, reflection, and wellness helps readers develop a strong sense of counselor identity, while its structure and exercises reinforce learning. Abundant exercises and case illustrations help counselors-in-training translate theory into practice and learn the essential skills needed for consultation positions.

Download or read book The School Counselor as Consultant written by Karen Dickinson and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to help school counselors address the ever-changing needs of their clients and the growing demands of the profession, The School Counselor as Consultant: Expanding Impact from Intervention to Prevention provides readers with a service delivery model that emphasizes remediation and prevention. The model empowers school counselors to intervene when necessary, identify key opportunities to promote growth, and successfully deter future challenges and incidents. Section I addresses the expanding role of school counselors, fresh perspectives for approaching this important work, and an introduction to the concept of prevention. In Section II, readers learn key strategies for effective consultation, are introduced to a multidimensional, integrated model of consulting, explore the concept of counselors as agents for change, and learn tips for working with resistance and maintaining an ethical practice. Section III focuses on moving beyond intervention to prevention and provides actionable instruction for varying levels of prevention. The final section shares case studies that demonstrate multiple levels of intervention and prevention and invites students to reflect upon and discuss the topics addressed throughout the text. The School Counselor as Consultant is an enlightening and practical text that is ideal for both pre-service and practicing school counselors. Karen Dickinson is an associate professor of counselor education at West Chester University. She is a certified school counselor with more than 20 years of experience serving as a counselor and elementary and special education instructor. Dr. Dickinson earned her master's degree in elementary school counseling from West Chester University and her doctorate degree in individual and family studies from the University of Delaware. Richard Parsons is a professor of counselor education at West Chester University and has over 37 years of experience in teaching counselor preparation programs. He has had a private clinical practice for over 40 years, working with those experiencing debilitating anxiety, depression, and other challenges to emotional wellbeing. Dr. Parsons also serves as a consultant to educational and mental health institutions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. He has authored or co-authored over 90 books, book chapters, and professional articles. Dr. Parsons earned his master's and doctoral degrees from Temple University.

Download or read book The School Counselor as Consultant written by Karen Dickinson and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to help school counselors address the ever-changing needs of their clients and the growing demands of the profession, The School Counselor as Consultant: Expanding Impact from Intervention to Prevention provides readers with a service delivery model that emphasizes remediation and prevention. The model empowers school counselors to intervene when necessary, identify key opportunities to promote growth, and successfully deter future challenges and incidents.

Download or read book 101 Solutions for School Counselors and Leaders in Challenging Times written by Stuart F. Chen-Hayes and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-11-09 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School counseling strategies that promote student success! So much is expected to prepare today’s students for success—academic achievement, career and college readiness, emotional and social competency, to name a few. School counselors can make an enormous positive difference in children’s lives. Yet, school counseling programs are in crisis because of undefined roles, skyrocketing student-counselor ratios, and decreasing budgets. Leaders and counselors must move away from outdated roles and embrace school counseling programs that ensure readiness for ALL students. In a succinct Q&A format, the authors provide school counselors and educational leaders with 101 solutions to common counseling issues across the K–12 spectrum on topics ranging from data-driven counseling to bullying, , collaboration, and equity Stories of school counselors and educational leaders who have successfully implemented these solutions Numerous print and digital resources for further exploration, including online supplements Discover a wealth of affordable counseling practices that make your job easier and more effective, demonstrate the power of a school counselor, and help all students succeed. "101 Solutions for School Counselors and Leaders in Challenging Times is an invaluable resource for all professional school counselors developing a comprehensive school counseling program to ensure college and career readiness for all K–12 students." —Diane Smith, School Counselor Smithport Area School District, PA "With a focus on core standards, social justice, and evidence-based programs and services, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in a comprehensive, practical approach to school counseling strategies that promote student success." — Tamara Davis, Professor Marymount University, Arlington, VA

Download or read book School Counselor Consultation written by Greg Brigman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore a wide range of strategies and techniques to build your school counselor consulting skillset In the newly revised Second Edition of School Counselor Consultation: Skills for Working Effectively With Parents, Teachers, and Other School Personnel, a team of distinguished counselors delivers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the consultation process. With a strong focus on proven, practical techniques, this book offers readers a detailed case consultation model, an interactive workshop model, concise discussions of trauma-informed practices, consultations supporting students with anxiety, and more. The book also includes: An emphasis on building the skills necessary for counselors to facilitate the personal, social, career, and academic growth of students. An integration of theory and practice using an experiential approach to developing consulting competence. Appendices and sample activities that outline the techniques and strategies used to support learning. Perfect for students pursuing master's degrees in Education, School Counselor Consultation is also ideal for school counselling students and practitioners seeking a hands-on framework for applying consulting theory and approaches to the school setting.

Download or read book The Essential School Counselor in a Changing Society written by Jeannine R. Studer and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2014-02-07 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeannine R. Studer’s The Essential School Counselor in a Changing Society offers a practical approach to helping students understand the methods and standards in contemporary school counseling. Integrating the new ASCA model as well as the CACREP Standards across all areas of school counseling practice, this core text provides a unique and relevant perspective on the 21st century school counselor. Studer focuses on ethics and ethical decision making, as well as contemporary issues faced by today’s counselor—such as crisis response, career counseling and advisement, group counseling, advocacy, and collaboration. The text begins with coverage of school counseling foundations, addresses intervention and prevention, and devotes the final section to enhancing academics through a positive school culture. “Not only does this text address the CACREP standards for school counseling but it also provides excellent examples and applications of school counseling within the ASCA National Model framework!” —Karen D. Rowland, Mercer University “This text is a valuable contribution to the profession, addressing the multi-dimensional and complex roles and responsibilities of the 21th century school counselor. It is a foundational text that counselor-educators can utilize throughout a master’s degree program in mentoring interns into the profession.” —Diana L. Stephens, California Lutheran University

Download or read book Evidence Based School Counseling written by Carey Dimmitt and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2007-06-28 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative guidebook gives school counselors the tools to identify evidence-based practices and to use data in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and interventions.

Download or read book The Use of Data in School Counseling written by Trish Hatch and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2021-07-29 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition provides school counselors with new ways for moving from reactive to proactive and from random to intentional counseling. By using data to determine what all students deserve to receive and when some students need more, it offers effective ways to provide proactive school counseling services, stay accountable, and advocate for systemic change. Includes data analysis, intervention strategies, methods aligned with standards, examples, artifacts, and other tools.

Download or read book The School Counselor s Guide to Helping Students with Disabilities written by Laura E. Marshak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-12-21 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Down-to-earth advice for helping students with disabilities succeed The School Counselor's Guide to Helping Students with Disabilities offers school counselors a practical guide for handling the complexities of working with children and youth who have disabilities. The book is organized to correspond with the myriad responsibilities and roles assumed by school counselors in elementary, middle and high school settings. The authors provide both seasoned and new school counselors with the insight and tools they need to successfully promote the academic, personal, social, and career success of students with disabilities. Presents a wealth of relevant disability-related knowledge and useful strategies Includes information on the most pertinent legislation pertaining to students with disabilities Offers the most effective counseling interventions for helping young children or adolescents experiencing social exclusion because of their disabilities Bonus section contains a wealth of disability-specific information with implications and practical applications for counselors This important book brings together experts in two disciplines, school counseling and special education/disabilities, in order to address the practicalities and possibilities of working with students with disabilities.

Download or read book School Counselor Accountability written by Carolyn B. Stone and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2007 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " School Counselor Accountability A MEASURE of Student Success "Second Edition Carolyn B. Stone and Carol A. Dahir Practical Strategies for Building Accountability. This book provides strategies for designing and implementing accountability as a cornerstone of a school counseling program. Based on an action research model, it provides school counselors with methods to connect to the mission of schools and MEASURE the school counselors' contributions to student success. Learn how to lead, advocate, and collaborate with colleagues. Learn strategies for building accountability standards into counseling programs. Learn how to design and implement accountable programs and how to measure and report results. In this edition you will find: A simple step-by-step process for school counselors to connect their work with the expectations of school improvement and accountability Discussion of how to create data-driven school counseling programs and make data-driven decisions A proven method of linking school counseling to the instructional program and student achievement Action research techniques that can be used to measure school counseling effectiveness Fifteen MEASURE action plans submitted by practicing counselors Separate sections on urban and suburban systems "The information is presented in a way that will help the students think differently about accountability... The framework provided by [the] MEASURE [model] serves as a recipe for achieving success." "Phyllis Hallberg, Florida International University" "This gives life to the accountability concept now required in the school counseling profession... The key strength of this work is the presentation of a concrete model for bringing about systemic change in schools using data." "Susan Norris Huss, Bowling Green State University" To view the website that accompanies this text, please go to http: //www.prenhall.com/stone.

Download or read book School Counseling to Close the Achievement Gap written by Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2007-06-27 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School counsellors can play a powerful role in closing the achievement gap by incorporating principles of social justice - that is, equity and advocacy for all students - into their practice. This new resource for pre-service and in-service counsellors addresses the reasons why some students are more likely to encounter academic failure (racism, sexism, heterosexism, classism), and challenges readers to play an active role in bringing about the conditions for student success. Offering a variety of vignettes, strategies, activities, and reflective individual and group study questions, the book provides the framework for how school counsellors can mitigate the impact of negative factors hampering academic performance and healthy development. The book details six functions of a school counsellors that move schools toward more just practices and, ultimately, to higher test scores and increased student achievement.

Download or read book Hatching Results for Elementary School Counseling written by Trish Hatch and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps readers create and implement high-quality Tier 1 systems of support, including core curriculum classroom lessons and schoolwide activities.

Download or read book Love the Journey to College written by Jill Madenberg and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Madenberg draws upon her 20-plus years of counseling experience while her daughter Amanda—a student who just recently went off to college—adds tips and personal stories. Whether you are wondering how to choose high school classes and activities, create a realistic college list, get the most out of a campus visit, or maintain a positive and healthy attitude, Love the Journey to College will help you make educated decisions throughout the process—and show you how to do it with a smile. As the daughter of an experienced college counselor, Amanda Madenberg has been visiting colleges for as long as she can remember—on family vacations, weekend road trips, and school holidays. Even at a young age, she took interest as her mom spoke with tour guides, admissions counselors, and students on campus to get a feel for life at a particular school. Most importantly, Amanda greatly enjoyed her own college application process—from visiting campuses to writing supplemental essays. Writing as both a typical high school student and as the daughter of a college counselor, Amanda lends a unique and entertaining perspective to Love the Journey to College.

Download or read book The Elementary School Counselor as Consultant written by Linda Louise Thaler and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book ASCA National Model written by American School Counselor Association and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ASCA National Model reflects a comprehensive approach to the design, implementation and assessment of a school counseling program that improves student success. The publication defines the school counselor's role in implementation of a school counseling program and provides step-by-step tools to build each componenet of your school counseling program, including defining, managing, delivering and assessing. This fourth edition reflects current education practices, aligns with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student and the ASCA professional standards & competencies and assists school counselors in developing an examplary school counseling program"-[P. 4], Cover.

Download or read book School Consultation for Student Success written by Jeffrey M. Warren, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral framework for delivering collaborative consultation in K-12 schools, this new book promotes the idea of equitable educational opportunities for all students. Strategies for promoting non-cognitive skills in students, career and college readiness, and optimal learning environments along with the general theories of consultation are presented. This book advocates for student support services personnel to work in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote student success and social justice. Key Features: Offers an evidence-based model for school consultation that focuses on supporting student success in academic, social-emotional, and college/career readiness domains. Demonstrates how to apply effective rational emotive-social behavioral (RE-SB) consultation when working with teachers, parents, and administrators to maximize student success for all. Transcripts of consultation sessions with teachers, parents, and administrators provide examples of what it is like to work in the field. Advocates for collaborative, data-driven efforts among student support services professionals. Reviews the history, roles and practices of school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers. Presents the SUCCESS-FOR-ALL model which helps school consultants devise intentional solutions that advance social justice and meet the instructional needs of all students. Chapter introductions, learning objectives, cases, summaries, review questions and suggested readings guide the reader through each chapter. Intended for graduate courses on school consultation or counseling, school interventions, or for use in field placement courses, practicums, or internships taught in school psychology, school counseling, or social work, this book is ideal for current and future practitioners who aim to promote student success through evidence-based consultation.