Discussion Post
1) Consider your core beliefs about students' ability to achieve and your role as a counselor to advocate for every student
2) Review the ethical standards that apply to school counselors and reflect on how they guide your work as a professional
3) Reflect on your core beliefs and ethical standards that inform your personal philosophy of school counseling
Write a post in which you develop a personal philosophy of school counseling. Your post should:
• First, explain some basic core beliefs you have of students and their ability to achieve;
• Second, describe what you believe the school counselor's role is as an advocate for every student;
• Third, describe how you think ethical standards guide the work of school counselors;
• Finally, based on your core beliefs, your role as an advocate, and the ethical standards and guidelines, write vision statement of 1-2 sentences that states your personal philosophy of school counseling.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference
• American School Counselor Association (2019). The ASCA national model: A framework for school counseling programs (4th ed.). Alexandria, VA: American School Counselor Association"Define". Note: While school counselors in most states apply the American School Counselor Association's National Model to their practice, some states may implement their own models. Please make sure to review your state department of education's website for more information on specific models which your state may require.
• Abreu, R. L., Black, W. W., Mosley, D. V., & Fedewa, A. L. (2016). LGBTQ youth bullying experience in schools: The role of school counselors within a system of oppression. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 11(3-4), 325-342.
• Mullen, P. R., & Lambie, G. W. (2016). The contribution of school counselors' selfefficacy to their programmatic service delivery. Psychology in the Schools, 53(3), 306-320.