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Sunday, January 30, 2011
"Changed Impressions"
I had a vague idea of what a guidance counselor’s job covered. They must deal with many different problem areas in a high school. I believe it must take a special person to be a counselor. They have to counsel parents, students and teachers. Counselors may consult with parents, other schools, and community personal in order to meet the developmental needs for all students. They must maintain a level head while under extreme amounts of stress. A counselor needs to be able to multi task and be flexible. I always knew counselors were very busy. Now I have a more clear understanding of the many tasks their job entails.
I agree. Counselors are required to wear multiple hats all at once. I think that its very important to staff has guidance offices with well trained professionals. I also think that we are responsible for building relationships with counselors and educating them about our programs.
ReplyDeleteAngie,
ReplyDeleteOne of your post comments "level head under large amounts of stress" is really true and you are right on the mark.
I recently had an experience with a student where I wanted the student out of my class for safety reasons. Administration backed me up , and the counselor was fielding meeting after meeting by the parent who demanded the student stay in my class. I sat in one of the parent meeting and watched how cool and calm the counselor was dispite every attempt by the parent to inflame the situation. All I could think about was this was - one meeting for me - how about a job where you do that all the time.
Regards,
Mike Z.