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School Counselors' Role in Social/Emotional Wellness
School Counselors' Role in Social/Emotional Wellness
The school counselor is key to identifying students’ social/emotional needs. Educational systems as a whole, including school counselors, should graduate students who are not only proficient in core academic subjects, but demonstrate an ability to socially and emotionally practice healthy behaviors and behave respectfully when working with others from diverse backgrounds.
School counselors play a role in creating an environment that produces engagement vital to students’ social/emotional development. When students enter high school there is a 40–60 percent chance they will disengage from school. School performance can be negatively affected when students demonstrate high-risk behaviors such as substance abuse, sex, violence, depression and attempted suicide. School counselors address the potential of disengagement by addressing students' social/emotional development.
Resource for Parents/Guardians
Resource for Parents/Guardians
This website is a great resources for parents/guardians who are wanting to strengthen their relationship with their children. It offers articles on how to talk to your teen, keeping your cool during arguments, promoting honesty, handling peer pressure, and many other topics:
Safe2Say - 1-844-SAF2SAY
Safe2Say - 1-844-SAF2SAY
What is Safe2Say Something?
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.
Here’s how it works:
-Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system - download the app or call the number above.
-Crisis center reviews, assesses and processes all submissions.
-Crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement for intervention.
-If needed, crisis center may contact tipster anonymously through the app.
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1,000,000 students reported being harrassed, threatened or subject to other forms of cyberbullying
80% of school shooters told someone of their violent plans. 59% told more than one person.
70% of people who complete suicide told someone of their plans and gave some other warning sign.
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