Role of School Counselor: Myths & FactsOnline version
Myths vs facts in school counseling
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Which statement best describes a school counselor's role?
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Myth: School counselors only talk to students who are in crisis. Fact?
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Myth vs. Fact: Do counselors provide unlimited therapy to students?
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Do school counselors replace teachers or administrators?
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Which area is part of a school counselor's typical workload?
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Do counselors only deal with individual students?
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How do counselors help teachers and the school?
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Are school counselors involved in college and career readiness?
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What is true about confidentiality in school counseling?
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Which statement best reflects the counselor–student relationship?
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Counselors aid academics, SEL, and post-secondary planning, not just discipline or therapy.
Counselors provide universal guidance, preventive programs, and targeted support, not only crisis sessions.
In schools, counselors offer short-term support and refer to external professionals for ongoing care.
Counselors collaborate with teachers, not replace them, to support student success.
Core areas include academics, SEL, and postsecondary planning; other duties are secondary.
Counselors run group sessions and collaborate with families and staff.
Collaboration on behavior, interventions, and wellbeing supports the whole school.
Counselors guide students through postsecondary options and applications.
Confidentiality is protected, with exceptions for safety and mandated reporting.
The relationship centers on trust, learning, and well-being, not control or only during tests.
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