Professional School Counselors Using Choice Theory to Meet the Needs of Children of Prisoners

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0801200
Author(s):  
M. Ann Shillingford ◽  
Oliver W. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
School Counselors ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Prison Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Children Of Prisoners ◽  
Professional School Counselors ◽  
Effective Use

The prison population in the United States has increased significantly. Children of prisoners experience academic and social challenges. Professional school counselors are in an ideal position to provide theory-based interventions to support children of prisoners. This article (a) describes challenges experienced by children of prisoners, (b) advances choice theory as a theoretical framework to meet their needs, and (c) describes a case study that details the effective use of choice theory with children of prisoners.

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.

Future School Principals’ Views of the Roles of Professional School Counselors

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0701100
Author(s):  
Charles C. Chata ◽  
Larry C. Loesch
Keyword(s):  
School Counselors ◽  
Educational Administration ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Asca National Model ◽  
National Model ◽  
Professional School Counselors ◽  
The University ◽  
University Council ◽  
Future School

A clinical simulation technique was used to investigate how future school principals view the roles of professional school counselors, particularly as those responsibilities are represented in the ASCA National Model®. The 244 respondents were principals-in-training (i.e., graduate students) officially enrolled in educational administration programs at member institutions of the University Council for Educational Administration. These principals-in-training were able to differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate roles of professional school counselors, and the results generally were independent of their demographic characteristics.

In the Aftermath of a School Hostage Event: A Case Study of One School Counselor's Response

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0701000
Author(s):  
Jeffrey A. Daniels ◽  
Mary C. Bradley ◽  
Daniel P. Cramer ◽  
Amy Winkler ◽  
Kisha Kinebrew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School District ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Crisis Intervention ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Counseling Students ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Mental Health Facility

The authors interviewed a school counselor to determine her response to an armed hostage event in a classroom. They found that her primary interventions took place after the perpetrator had been taken into custody, through counseling students who had been in the room, contacting professionals from the school district and the local mental health facility for help, and coordinating these other professionals. Results are presented in light of the crisis intervention literature. Finally, implications for professional school counselors are discussed.

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