National School Counseling Week 2022 - WSCA Resources (2024)

FAQs

What is the hardest part of being a school counselor? ›

While bullying is one of the most common problems counselors face, suicidal threats can be the scariest. One of the most common mistakes counselors make when confronting children who are rumored to have made suicidal threats is accepting their first answer and the truth.

This rule implements the statutory requirement for school districts to annually assess compliance with the district policy requiring a school counselor to spend at least 80 percent of the school counselor's total work time on duties that are components of a counseling program as required by Senate Bill 179, 87th Texas ...

Since 1965, ASCA has recommended a student-to-school-counselor ratio of 250:1. Several research studies have found that smaller ratios support increases in standardized test performance, attendance, GPA and graduation rates, as well as decreased disciplinary infractions.

National School Counseling Week 2024, “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused,” celebrated Feb. 5-9, 2024, focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.

These school counselors and school psychologists report that about 25% to 50% of their day is consumed with paperwork and other miscellaneous duties. Constantly working outside their areas of expertise and desired practice is leading to burnout that leads many to leave the field.

You will probably cry at school (not just your first year…but every year) and that's ok. You can cry in your office.

The average salary for a school counselor in Texas is around $61,100 per year.

The ASCA recommends that schools maintain a ratio of 250 students per school counselor, and that school counselors spend at least 80 percent of their time working directly with or indirectly for students.

To receive credit for class, a student is required to attend school for at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered Section 25.092, TEC. Students with excessive absences may restore credit as provided by local policy.

The framework of the ASCA National Model consists of four components: define, manage, deliver and assess.

What is one difference between a school counselor and a school therapist? ›

School counselors and school psychologists both work closely with students to provide the support they need. School counselors work on helping students establish goals and prepare for the future, while school psychologists work on managing the social and emotional health of exceptional learners.

What is group counseling? A counseling group is usually comprised of six to eight students who meet face to face with one or two trained group therapists and talk about what most concerns them. Members listen to each other and openly express thoughts and feelings about what other members do or say.

ASCA officials believe that by implementing these four themes of leadership, collaboration, advocacy and systemic change into the comprehensive school counseling program, school counselors can create an environment that is not only challenging for all students but also equitable.

Thank you for all of your work in helping to build a positive school climate. We recognize all that you do to teach important social emotional skills and model effective conflict resolution and collaboration. Your lessons and leadership have a positive ripple effect throughout the entire school community.

Client Resistance and Lack of Engagement

Lack of client engagement is one of the hardest challenges of being a therapist. There are many reasons for a client not to engage in their treatment.

One of the most challenging aspects of conducting therapy is finessing the balance between meeting clients where they are at and also encouraging them to grow.