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Professional school counselors are trained in both education and counseling, allowing them to function as a facilitator between parents, teachers, and students in matters concerning the student’s goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. School Counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population.
Individual and small group counseling (short term interventions)
Crisis intervention counseling
Conflict resolution and peer facilitation
Consultation/collaboration
Referrals to outside services (including mental and physical health)
Student Advocacy
Advocate for individual students
Advocate for positive change in the school and in the district
Role of the Middle School Counselor.pdf
In order to build and maintain trust in counseling, confidentiality is very important. We will not share any information with others unless student permission is given. The only time that counselors are obligated to break confidentiality is when a student discloses:
They're in danger of hurting him/herself or others
Previously unreported child, elder, sexual or physical abuse
Crimes that have or will be committed
Also, if records are court ordered, we may have to legally comply but will contact parents first.
At times, we may consult with other professionals in the best interest of the student
Although what takes place in individual or group counseling is confidential, parents have the right to be informed of their child’s general progress.
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