"Rewards and Challenges"

I think what would be most rewarding for a counselor is to know that their hard work paid off when a student is accepted to a college or university. Or when the counselor has intervened on behalf of a student that sought help due to being in an abusive situation. I would think a counselor would feel good when they are told "Thank you" by the parents and the students that they may have helped along the way. Oftentimes people only want to know that what they do is appreciated and one way to let them know is to say "Thank you," or "I really appreciate your helping me." What is probably most challenging for a counselor is wondering if they are making the right decisions for the student. I think they would be concerned about protecting a student when they know that student is in an unsafe situation. And informing the correct authorities. Because oftentimes the first person to know of any problems with a student is the counselor. Another concern or challenge for a guidance counselor is educating the students and their parents about gang activity.