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School Counselor Consultation Table of Contents Foreword Introduction and Overview: Building Consultation Skills List of Tables Part I: Grounding Your Approach to Consultation in the Schools 1 School Counselors as Consultants Personal and Professional Growth Orientation Knowledge of Consultation and Human Behavior Consultation Skills A Multicultural and Diversity Perspective Why Consult? 2 A School-Based Approach to Consultation: Supporting Models and Theories Consultation in Schools Theoretical Approach Models of Consultation Another Approach to Organization of Models Models and Theory Central to this Approach Case Consultation Model Teaching/Workshop Model 3 The Practical Advantage of Adlerian Theory in Teacher and Parent Consultation The Three Cs of the Adlerian Approach Capable Connected Contributing Encouragement Mistaken Goals of Behavior Attention-Seeking Revenge- and Power-Seeking Avoidance of Failure Summary 4 Ethical Issues in Consultation Tripartite Relationship Information about the Student Information about the Consultee Nonsupervisory Relationship Voluntary and Temporary Relationship Encourages Consultee Self-Reliance Work-Related Relationship Other Ethical Issues Working with Other Professionals Competence Values Additional Considerations Part II: Working in Schools as a Consultant 5 Case Consultation with Teachers and Parents Basic Consultation Model Before the Consultation Step I: Prepare for the Consultation During the Consultation Step II: Define the Process and Develop the Relationship Step III: Gather and Present Information about the Student Summary of Five Question Guide Step IV: Choose Behaviors to Work On After the Consultation Step V: Follow-Up 6 Typical Issues in School Consultation How to Refer Students Teach Your Faculty the Referral Process Encourage Teacher Involvement Let Teachers Know What to Expect with Regard to Follow-up What Parents and Teachers Can Tell Students about Seeing the Counselor Frequently Asked Questions From Teachers From Parents From Administrators Consultee Resistance 7 Workshops and Education Programs Workshop Model Programs for Teachers Student Success Skills Tribes: A New Way of Learning and Being Together Open Circle Preparing Parents for a Different Approach Programs for Parents Parent Success Skills MegaSkills® Roots and Wings: Raising Resilient Children Building Successful Partnerships: A Guide for Developing Parent and Family Involvement 8 Other Opportunities for Consultation in Schools Parent–Teacher–Counselor Conferences Student–Teacher–Counselor Conferences Teacher Team Consultation Grade-Level Team Meetings School-Based Teams Consider Member Composition Determine Meeting Logistics The Consultative Process Plans for Follow-up Referral Teams Common School-Based Recommendations for Students with Task Completion Difficulties Teacher Advisor Programs Other Suggestions about Kinds of Consultation 9 Classroom Meetings: Creating a Climate of Cooperation Benefits of Classroom Meetings The Classroom Meeting Format Teaching Teachers to Use Classroom Meetings Barriers to Effective Classroom Meetings and Strategies to Overcome Them 10 Consultation with Administrators The Importance of Gaining Administrator Support for Your Program Crisis Intervention: Planning for and Responding to a Crisis The Role of the School Counselor Guidelines for Responding to a Crisis School-Wide Plans Web Sites with Links to Resources Related to Crisis Prevention and Response Crisis and Trauma Resources: Professional Development Additional Resources The Process of School-Wide Change The School Counselor and Discipline Planning Advocating for Student Involvement When Assessing School-Wide Need Providing Workshops/In-Service for Teachers Providing Workshops/Information to Parents Helping Administrators and Staff Understand the “Scope” of School-Wide Discipline Being Involved in the Development of a School-Wide Plan for Discipline A Four-Key Approach to School-Wide Discipline Key 1: The Identification, Development, and Practice of Desired Social Skills Key 2: Encouraging and Reinforcing Desired Behaviors Key 3: Corrective Intervention Strategies and Consultation Key 4: Support System and Additional Intervention Strategies for Students Who are Not Experiencing Success 11 Consultation in the Community Referrals Speakers Bureau Parent Group Parent–Teacher Organization Service or Civic Clubs Business Partners or Partners in Education Community Task Forces Grandparent Programs Keys to Successful Community Involvement Part III: Addressing 21st Century Needs 12 The School Counselor as Leader Qualities and Styles of Effective Leadership Social-Emotional Leadership Servant Leadership School Counselor’s Role as Leader and Advocate Transformative Leadership Competencies to Advocate for School Counseling Roles Promoting Equity and Cultural Competence Multicultural and Social Justice Leadership Form (MSJLF) Leading through Data-Driven Decision Making LEAD 13 Systemic Approach to School-Wide Consultation Systemic Approach to School–Family–Community Consultation Identification of Stakeholders in Systems and Metasystems Evidence-Based Approaches and Activities Systemic Social and Emotional Learning Creating a Foundation of Support Adult SEL Development SEL for Students Practice Continuous Improvement Advocating for Student-within-Environment Coregulation Social Justice Initiative 14 Consultation Supporting Student Mental Health: Anxiety Introduction to Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Anxiety Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Separation Anxiety Social Anxiety (Social Phobia) Panic Disorder (PD) Specific Phobias Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Depression Possible Interventions and Supports The School Counselor’s Role in Addressing Anxiety Issues in Students 15 Consultation and Trauma-Infused Practices What is Trauma? Recognizing the Signs of Trauma Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools The Role of the School Counselor in Building Trauma-Informed Schools Design and Deliver a Comprehensive School Counseling Program Pay Attention to the Classroom Climate Address Trauma with a Multitiered Approach Leverage Consultation to Strengthen Stakeholder Skills Engage in School-Wide Practices to Promote and Empower All Students Establish Community Partnerships Summary 16 School Counselor Consultation and Working with Undocumented Students Overview of Undocumented Students DACA and Dreamers Undocumented Students’ Access to Education Working with Undocumented Students and Families in Schools Addressing Risk Factors Facing Undocumented Youth Addressing the Needs of Undocumented Students at All Levels Create Welcoming, Safe, and Supportive Environments Improve School and Family Communication Increase Awareness of Culturally Sensitive Practices Support After-School Activities Conduct Needs Assessments Obtain Consent Early Focus on College Readiness and Planning Explore Career Opportunities Provide Support for Students’ Transition to College Summary About the Authors References Index