School Counselor Role
Do you do provide long-term counseling for students?
The school counselor's role is to conduct short-term counseling for students, so no.
If your student discloses abuse at home, do you need to report it?
Yes
What is one intervention you can utilize to achieve Allison's academic needs.
Small academic groups, individualized time in the day to get help on work, provide a quiet space to take tests etc.
What are the three domains of school counseling?
Career development, academic development, and social/emotional development
Do you break confidentiality if you are subpoenaed to testify in court?
Yes
What are some potential referrals you would do for Allison?
Outpatient mental health clinic, case management for the family, healthcare, etc.
Provide three examples of indirect services that you would provide on behalf of the students
Do you make a report to CPS if your 17-year old student is taking care of their younger siblings and the parents leave them at home for days at a time alone?
Yes, this constitutes for neglect
Do you make a CPS report in Allison's case?
No, we do not have enough information at this time to. It is important to continuously assess the situation because Allison is tasked with many responsibilities and to see if the parents follow through with referrals.