Multicultural and social justice counseling competencies: institutional interventions for professional school counselors

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie B. Leibowitz-Nelson ◽  
Stanley B. Baker ◽  
Sylvia C. Nassar
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Counseling Competencies ◽  
Professional School Counselors

scholarly journals Addressing Social Injustice with Urban African American Young Men Through Hip-hop: Suggestions for School Counselors

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-121
Author(s):  
Ahmad R. Washington
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
African American ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Hip Hop ◽  
Rap Music ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Social Justice Advocacy ◽  
Professional School Counselors ◽  
African American Young Men

In this manuscript, the author discusses how hip-hop and rap music can be used to as a tool for social justice advocacy to stimulate urban African American young men’s sociopolitical empowerment to combat educational barriers. The manuscript includes a historical examination of the environment in which hip-hop culture was conceived. The focus then shifts to how particular hip-hop artists’ lyrical content is germane to the social justice advocacy orientation mandate of 21st century professional school counselors working in urban settings. Finally, practical suggestions are be provided for how social justice oriented professional school counselors can apply this content when working directly with urban African American young men.

Identifying and Intervening with Students Exhibiting Signs of Gaming Addiction and other Addictive Behaviors: Implications for Professional School Counselors

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1101400 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Bryce Hagedorn ◽  
Tabitha Young
Keyword(s):  
School Counselors ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Gaming Addiction ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Professional School Counselors ◽  
Definition Of

This article discusses strategies professional school counselors can use to recognize and intervene with students who are presenting with signs of addictive behaviors. First, the authors present a definition of addictive behaviors. The authors then define and discuss the most common addictive behaviors impacting adolescents, with a special emphasis on gaming addiction. Finally, the article offers screening and intervention strategies that professional school counselors can use in the school setting.

Exploring the Work Experiences of School Counselors of Color

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0001700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colette T. Dollarhide ◽  
Nikol V. Bowen ◽  
Caroline A. Baker ◽  
Felice R. Kassoy ◽  
Renae D. Mayes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Professional Experiences ◽  
Racial Experiences ◽  
Mitigating Factors ◽  
Professional School Counselors

In spite of research suggesting the importance of diverse professionals in education (Mattison & Aber, 2007), no studies have explored the professional experiences of school counselors of Color. In this exploratory grounded-theory qualitative study, researchers interviewed 19 school counselors of Color. Responses revealed both positive and negative racial experiences in the schools, with mitigating factors involving the school environment. Implications for professional school counselors include advocacy and allyhood.

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