(E) Demonstrates the ability to recognize his or her limitations as a school counselor and to seek supervision or refer clients when appropriate.
The following course syllabi reflect how this competency was met through my graduate studies:
| COUN 504: School Counseling Internship |
Counseling Referrals
As a school counselor, I recognize the limitations to the mental health services I can provide and will therefore refer families to outside agencies for ongoing treatment. I compiled a list of agencies near my elementary school which I could distribute to families seeking mental health services. All of the agencies on this list took Oregon Health Plan insurance and most offered counselors who were bilingual and/or bicultural.
As a school counselor, I recognize the limitations to the mental health services I can provide and will therefore refer families to outside agencies for ongoing treatment. I compiled a list of agencies near my elementary school which I could distribute to families seeking mental health services. All of the agencies on this list took Oregon Health Plan insurance and most offered counselors who were bilingual and/or bicultural.
| Counseling Referral List |
El Programa Hispano
El Programa Hispano is a school based program offered through Catholic Charities which provides mentoring, skill building, tutoring, academic support, advocacy, family engagement and recreation to Latino students. At my middle school we have a large Spanish speaking Latino population, so this program has been extremely helpful for students and families who are wanting extra support and would prefer to work with someone from their cultural background.
El Programa Hispano is a school based program offered through Catholic Charities which provides mentoring, skill building, tutoring, academic support, advocacy, family engagement and recreation to Latino students. At my middle school we have a large Spanish speaking Latino population, so this program has been extremely helpful for students and families who are wanting extra support and would prefer to work with someone from their cultural background.
Winter Resource List
I advocated for lower socioeconomic status students and families by researching and creating a ‘winter resource list’ with names, addresses, and contact information of agencies willing to provide food, clothing, medical aid, and toy donations over winter break. This had never been done before because it was assumed that families would find their own resources. I know that many families in need are not able to research organizations online, and that by creating and sending home an informational flier, we could increase the likelihood of families accessing the necessary resources.
I advocated for lower socioeconomic status students and families by researching and creating a ‘winter resource list’ with names, addresses, and contact information of agencies willing to provide food, clothing, medical aid, and toy donations over winter break. This had never been done before because it was assumed that families would find their own resources. I know that many families in need are not able to research organizations online, and that by creating and sending home an informational flier, we could increase the likelihood of families accessing the necessary resources.
| Winter Resource List |
