"There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill."
~ Deepak Chopra
~ Deepak Chopra
Tasks
of the Secondary School Counselor
* Provides current, accurate knowledge
* Makes recommendations concerning courses, standardized testing, post-secondary education, and career choices
* Provides developmentally appropriate activities for students
* Provides counsel for individual students through active listening, identifying problems, contributing suggestions for solutions and assists students with devising a plan of action
* Provides crisis/prevention counseling services
* Maintains appropriate confidentiality
* Makes recommendations concerning courses, standardized testing, post-secondary education, and career choices
* Provides developmentally appropriate activities for students
* Provides counsel for individual students through active listening, identifying problems, contributing suggestions for solutions and assists students with devising a plan of action
* Provides crisis/prevention counseling services
* Maintains appropriate confidentiality