Common Questions about School Counseling
How can a school counselor help me as a parent?
· It is the role of a school counselor to provide parents with the resources they need to help each student reach his/her potential in the classroom.
· School counselors are trained to help students cope with social/emotional problems that hinder their performance in the classroom.
· School counselors can act as a consultant for you in dealing with difficult situations as parents.
Why should I refer a student to the school counselor?
· It is the role of the school counselor to provide students with the appropriate strategies and coping skills the student needs to reach his or her academic potential.
· Referring a student to the school counselor gives the student an opportunity to redirect, regroup, and refocus so the student can do his or her best in the classroom and at home.
What students should be referred to the school counselor?
· Students who are experiencing any of the following issues:
Anger, Anxiety, Attention/Focus/Impulsivity, Behavior Struggles, Bullying, Social Issues, Academic Issues,
Home-Related Issues, Hygiene Concerns, Organization Challenges, Self-Injury, Conflicts, Divorce, Emotional
Disturbances, Grief.
How can a school counselor help me as a parent?
· It is the role of a school counselor to provide parents with the resources they need to help each student reach his/her potential in the classroom.
· School counselors are trained to help students cope with social/emotional problems that hinder their performance in the classroom.
· School counselors can act as a consultant for you in dealing with difficult situations as parents.
Why should I refer a student to the school counselor?
· It is the role of the school counselor to provide students with the appropriate strategies and coping skills the student needs to reach his or her academic potential.
· Referring a student to the school counselor gives the student an opportunity to redirect, regroup, and refocus so the student can do his or her best in the classroom and at home.
What students should be referred to the school counselor?
· Students who are experiencing any of the following issues:
Anger, Anxiety, Attention/Focus/Impulsivity, Behavior Struggles, Bullying, Social Issues, Academic Issues,
Home-Related Issues, Hygiene Concerns, Organization Challenges, Self-Injury, Conflicts, Divorce, Emotional
Disturbances, Grief.