School Counselors Deliver Information about School Counseling and their Work: What Professional Message is Conveyed?

Shimoni, Aviva; Greenberger, Lori

doi:10.5330/prsc.18.1.w068754861424n61

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“…Additionally, most participants reported their school counselor had not asked for parental input through surveys or questionnaires. These results support the findings of Shimoni and Greenberger (2014). In their survey of 1200 school counselors, they noted school counselors most commonly communicated with teachers, principals, and parents through routine encounters and meetings.…”

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“…In‐person discussions are the most commonly used methods of communicating information; however, relying solely on in‐person conversations can limit communication with parents who do not have the means to be at the school on a regular basis. Additionally, there may be a breakdown in communication when school counselors deliver information to school staff but neglect to provide the same information to students, parents, or the community (Shimoni & Greenberger, 2014).…”

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Investigating school counselor–parent relationships, interaction, and involvement

Brown,

Akkurt,

Green

2024

Psychology in the Schools

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Involvement of parents plays a crucial role in the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program. For this study, 404 parents participated in a national survey conducted in the United States. The purpose of the study was to investigate parents’ perceptions of their involvement with the school counseling program and their relationship with the school counselor. Results suggested concerns regarding school counselor communication and the involvement of parents in their child's education and planning after high school. Results also indicated participants held a positive perception of school counselors (e.g., hopeful, positive, and accepting), their competency, and they felt comfortable with the school counselor.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Investigating school counselor–parent relationships, interaction, and involvement

Brown,

Akkurt,

Green

2024

Psychology in the Schools

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“…It has been suggested in the literature that school counsellors need to exhibit professional pride by presenting their work in a proactive manner within the school community (Shimoni & Greenberger, 2015) and to make their presence known throughout the school, rather than working behind the scenes or in isolation. This, it is stated, can increase professional satisfaction (Sumerlin & Littrell, 2011) and synergetic relationships within the school community, as well as strengthen support for the role of school counsellors as agents of change.…”

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An investigation into the experiences of school counsellors working with adolescents

Bettman

Digiacomo

2022

Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools

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Currently, Australia’s school counsellors are increasingly being called upon to respond to adolescent mental health needs. Through semistructured interviews with seven school counsellors working with adolescents, this qualitative study aimed to capture the lived experiences of this group of practitioners. By adopting a phenomenological approach and using thematic analysis, this study provides insight into their profession: the current ambiguity surrounding their role; the opportunities and obstacles they face; as well as the often-present tension between stakeholders including parents, other school staff and external agencies. The findings of this study indicate that school counsellors are challenged by the need to be advocates not only for their students but also for themselves and their roles within the school context.

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“…School counsellors work to promote the mental wellbeing of school students and staff and to help them function optimally (Shimoni & Greenberger, 2014). School counsellors should play a major role in dealing with adolescent suicide attempts; nevertheless, a meta-synthesis of 13 qualitative studies of counselling and psychotherapy with people at risk of suicide reported that very little is known about how to cope with such cases (Winter, Bradshaw, Bunn, & Wellsted, 2014).…”

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How school counsellors cope with suicide attempts among adolescents — A qualitative study in Israel

Levkovich

Vigdor

2020

J. Psychol. Couns. Sch.

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The aim of the study was to examine how school counsellors cope with suicide attempts among students in their schools. A qualitative phenomenological methodology was used. Participants included 24 Israeli high school counsellors aged 32–62. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed thematically. The findings indicate that counsellors find students’ suicide attempts difficult, disconcerting, painful and confusing to manage, and note the complex nature of their dealings with the adolescents, their families and the school administrators. Despite feeling insecure about their ability to provide help, the counsellors felt they were at the forefront of the treatment effort in the school environment. To cope with the responsibility and challenges, the counsellors relied mainly on informal sources of support. Implications for practice are discussed.

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School Counselors Deliver Information about School Counseling and their Work: What Professional Message is Conveyed?

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

Investigating school counselor–parent relationships, interaction, and involvement

Investigating school counselor–parent relationships, interaction, and involvement

An investigation into the experiences of school counsellors working with adolescents

How school counsellors cope with suicide attempts among adolescents — A qualitative study in Israel

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