The Art of Being a School Counselor

About this book

Regardless of a student's background, career plans, academic or emotional strengths or challenges, the counselor is central to it all. Counselors advocate for students and provide them with a supportive environment and guidance at all levels listed above. They help parents know when to step back and when to be their students' most vocal cheerleader. They also assist teachers and administrators to see each student holistically, not just the person they know in one class or from any aspect of their academic, citizenship, or extracurricular records. Part memoir and part best-practices guide, The Art of Being a School Counselor: Leading with Confidence, Compassion & Authenticity is for everyone involved with students in grades seven through twelve.Author Nancy L. Regas, M.S., M.F.T., P.P.S., was a school counselor for twenty-two years and a regional college representative for three years. Transcribing her vast and diverse experience on the page, she continues to guide parents, teachers, administrators, and fellow counselors. The Art of Being a School Counselor is also ideal for prospective counselors seeking inspiration in how to find their passion and become the best counselor they can be. Full of heart, personal stories, and proven tips and techniques, the book complements theory-based counseling texts. This means it would be an excellent resource for any graduate degree program in counseling education. By using actual examples, class discussions would become more realistic.