Changed Impressions

My impression hasn't changed, but along with their traditional duties, I've been made aware of additional duties. It appears that their roles are changing where as they get more involved in personal issues of the student. Such as abusive relations with family members , homelessness, low to no financial funds for graduation activities. Many do not have parental support or encouragement to strive for better. Therefore, the counselor's are often the first line to be made aware of the situation and contacts the school social worker and school administrators. They are also known to be mediator's either because of bullying or mutual conflict among students. I have been unable to view the module, but I am using the heading and information from the hand out.