Running Head: Philosophy of Counseling 1

Running head: Philosophy of Counseling 1
Philosophy of Counseling
Payton Watkins
Lamar University
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Philosophy of Counseling 2
Philosophy of Counseling
Being a fifth grade teacher I am constantly reminded of the changes and challenges that
my students go through. Students are growing at a higher pace than their adolescence brain can
handle, due to the overwhelming hours of technology. The counselor of tomorrow, in order to
rapidly connect with their clients, will need to be conversant with social networking, instant
messaging, and whatever communication applications emerge (Bhat & Mcmahon, 2016). Not
only are they exposed to various things through technology, a lot of my students face family
trauma and must continue with day to day life.
Philosophy is a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly
speculative rather than observational means (Merriam-Webster). My Philosophy of counseling is
to help a student gain understanding of their mindset and behaviors. By helping a student gain
understanding of their mindset and behaviors, students will be able to succeed academically,
socially, and be prepared to be responsible adults of society. It is important for the student,
parents, and teachers to understand a child’s “why.” Counselors are concerned with students’
academic, career, and social emotional needs and encourage students’ maximum development
(ASCA, A.1.e,2016)
Mindsets and Behaviors
Under ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies, school
counselors believe: every student should have access to a comprehensive school counseling
program that promote and enhance student achievement and effective school counseling is a
collaborative process. Gaining understanding of child’s mindset allows you to understand the
behavior that they’re currently experiencing.
ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies gives counselor’s
behavior standards. The behavior standards are designed to give counselors realistic short term
goals for students through classroom lessons and or individual/small group counseling. The
standards align with my philosophy of counseling by giving me direction after identifying the
“why.”
Emerging Trends in School Counseling
Trends that we see emerging in schools today are students leaving school not being
prepared to become responsible adults of society. This issue is a trend due to the advances of
technology, health, diversity, religious/spiritual changes, and self-identity to name a few. The
idea of technology is to connect with others around the world quicker and to be able to access
school and work at our fingertips. Technology has positive impacts, but in schools we see the
negative. The negative impact schools see is students not being able to have face-to-face
conversations and self-identity.
The professional school counselor of tomorrow will need to help students manage
chronic illnesses in the school setting. About 20% of all children have a chronic illness, and
about one-third of them experience consequences that are severe enough to interfere with school
functioning and performance (Kaffenberger,2006). As the world continues to change and grow
more students are being diagnose with illnesses. Most children need an outlet to express
themselves because this is a new experience and they’re noticing their different than others.
Counselors should be culturally aware and accepting, which help to understand religious/
spiritual changes. It is important to be culturally aware because you learn about the world around
you. What we believe others may not believe due to cultural backgrounds and religion. Often
times, we want a student to look us in the eyes but some cultures see that as a sign of disrespect.
Reference
American School Counselor Association (2019). ASCA School Counselor Professional
Standards & Competencies. Alexandria, VA: Author.
Bhat, C. S., & McMahon, M. (2016). Internationalization at home for counseling students:
Utilizing technology to expand global and multicultural horizons. International Journal
for the Advancement of Counselling, 38(4), 319–329. doi:10.1007/s10447-016-9274-7
Kaffenberger, C. (2006). School reentry for students with a chronic illness: A role for
professional school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 9(3), 223–230.
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Philosophy. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved February
23, 2020, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophy
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trauma and must continue with day to day life.

Philosophy is a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly

speculative rather than observational means (Merriam-Webster). My Philosophy of counseling is

Mindsets and Behaviors

Under ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies, school

behavior that they’re currently experiencing.

ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies gives counselor’s

Emerging Trends in School Counseling

conversations and self-identity.

American School Counselor Association (2019). ASCA School Counselor Professional

Standards & Competencies. Alexandria, VA: Author.

Utilizing technology to expand global and multicultural horizons. International Journal

for the Advancement of Counselling, 38(4), 319–329. doi:10.1007/s10447-016-9274-7

professional school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 9(3), 223–230.

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Philosophy. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved February

23, 2020, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophy

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