Changed Impressions

While my view on the roles and the responsibilities of a counselor has not dramatically changed, it has definitely expanded. After reading the information on the websites I have a renewed respect and appreciation for counselors because they offer so many services to the students. I’ve always been aware of the obvious duties and responsibilities which include tending to students in need of academic, social and emotional assistance. However, I wasn’t aware of the accountability placed on the counselors. It was very informative to learn about the history of guidance counseling. Although, its original purpose has evolved greatly since then, the same principles are present and it is hard to imagine what the education system would be without someone to guide and counsel the students.