My mission as a school counselor is to create a comprehensive program that empowers all students to challenge themselves to meet their fullest potential. I believe a school counseling program should address the academic, career, and social/emotional developmental needs of students. This is best achieved with the involvement of parents, families, staff, and community members that are engaged in the learning process. I am committed to upholding the highest ethical and legal standards, as well as participating in professional development to keep up to date with the best practices in school counseling.
I believe in an informed systematic approach to counseling that is a part of a schools multi-tiered system of support with students as the central focus. This would include beginning with a solution-focused approach while gauging the clients needs and allowing for their personal narrative. As I assess the client I may change to a more cognitive behavioral approach while also referring the client to outside counseling. (Nelson, 2002)
Kelsey Kman 