School Counseling Theories

This course introduces counseling theories commonly used in a school setting. The theoretical frameworks including philosophies, key concepts, techniques, and procedures studied in this course will give an introductory experience of learning how school counselors assist school-age children in working through personal issues that prevent social and academic success.

Topics and Objectives

Ethical Issues in the Counseling Practice

  • Examine personal characteristics of effective counselors.
  • Examine personal values in relation to working with students.
  • Identify effective competencies in multicultural counseling.
  • Examine steps in making ethical decisions.
  • Examine general guidelines on confidentiality.
  • Identify guidelines for dealing with suicidal students.

Counseling Theories Commonly Utilized in the School Setting

  • Identify the theories most commonly utilized in school settings.

Person-centered Therapy

  • Examine the key concepts of Person-centered Therapy.
  • Identify the process of Person-centered Therapy.
  • Examine the techniques and procedures of person-centered Therapy.

Adlerian Therapy

  • Examine the key concepts of Adlerian Therapy.
  • Identify the process of Adlerian Therapy.
  • Examine the techniques and procedures of Adlerian Therapy.

Behavior Therapy

  • Examine the key concepts of Behavior Therapy.
  • Identify the process of Behavior Therapy.
  • Examine the techniques and procedures of Behavior Therapy.

Gestalt Therapy

  • Examine the key concepts of Gestalt Therapy.
  • Identify the process of Gestalt Therapy.
  • Examine the techniques and procedures of Gestalt Therapy.

Reality Therapy

  • Examine the key concepts of Reality Therapy.
  • Identify the process of Reality Therapy.
  • Examine the techniques and procedures of Reality Therapy.

Cognitive-behavior Therapy

  • Examine the key concepts of Cognitive-behavior Therapy.
  • Identify the process of Cognitive-behavior Therapy.
  • Examine the techniques and procedures of Cognitive-behavior Therapy.

National Guidelines for School Counselors

  • Examine the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Ethical
  • Standards in relation to the counseling theories practiced in a school setting.

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