Trauma-Responsive School Counseling

"School counselors understand the impact adverse childhood experiences have on students’ academic achievement and social/emotional development. School counselors strive to identify, support and promote the success of students who have experienced trauma through the implementation of a data-informed school counseling program. School counselors can be key players in promoting a trauma-sensitive environment at their schools. They are in a unique position to identify students affected by traumatic events and can provide the support and resources these students need. Certified school counselors implementing a data-informed school counseling program addressing academic, career and social/emotional development can have a positive impact at all levels of education. In an effort to promote student’s physical, emotional and mental health and to create conditions allowing students to thrive and succeed." (PS-ASCA)