Creating a Continuum of Care: The School Counselor's' Role as a Mental Health Provider
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM–2:00 PM EST
Vernon (65)
Target Audience
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Independent
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
School Administrator
Middle
Secondary
Independent
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
School Administrator
Please select the interest areas (or track) your proposal covers
Issues in Counseling
Social Emotional Learning
Mental Health Awareness
Social Emotional Learning
Mental Health Awareness
Abstract
Unfortunately, many school leaders and community members do not view school counselors as professionals who are uniquely qualified to address the mental health needs of students. With increasing demands on their time, school counselors find themselves in conflicted positions of spending more time on academic and career domains while struggling to meet the increasing needs of students presenting mental health concerns. This session will focus on the school counselor in a multi-tiered continuum of care that involves working collaboratively with other mental health resources. Attendees will learn about involvement of Apex counselors and best practices for utilizing outside providers as a resource for supporting students.