Becoming a School Counselor in Arkansas
Every state has its own education and certification or licensure requirements for school counselors. Similar to most states, Arkansas requires that school counselors have a
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student | student profile | studentprofile | testimonial | testimonials | thought leadershipEvery state has its own education and certification or licensure requirements for school counselors. Similar to most states, Arkansas requires that school counselors have a
When most of today’s high school counselors were teenagers, they saw guidance counselors when they needed help applying for college, changing their schedule or getting
School counselors serve as the linchpin in ensuring that students feel empowered to express their emotions, improve their own well-being and build lasting relationships with
Helping students navigate crises is one of the most critical responsibilities facing school counselors. As trauma and mental health challenges become more visible in schools,
Few moments in a school counselor’s career are as rewarding as seeing a student overcome personal and academic challenges to thrive in the classroom. Whether
The role of school counselors has evolved substantially over the years. Once viewed as primarily academic advisors, today‘s school counselors are essential advocates for student
Creating a safe environment for students is paramount in school counseling. One critical approach to fostering this sense of security is understanding and applying attachment
School counselors play an increasingly critical role in education today as the students who face more complex challenges look for answers, advice, guidance and an
Young people are greatly influenced by their surroundings. Whether it’s a positive or negative influence, the large or small events happening around them, from the
The scope of responsibilities for school counselors is, in many ways, virtually limitless. In terms of a job description, counselors “encourage and support all students’
The school counselor is often a prominent figure in a student’s life, as counselors hold an important role in helping young people develop and progress.
As a co-owner of Alive in You camps, Heather Weir has spent most of the last 16 summers immersed in the lives of thousands of
It’s still impossible to tell the extent of the damage caused by the pandemic. However, over a year of lockdown, communication solely through screens and
Supporting the needs of special populations within the K-12 public school system is vital to the success of today’s educational landscape. The effort to effectively
Who says you can’t go home? Juan Mata did so by landing a full-time position as a school counselor at Morris Schott STEAM Elementary in
In many light-hearted high school and coming-of-age films, the school counselor is often presented as an insensitive adult who gives advice – often discouraging –
Across the nation, students are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in their educational, family, social and personal lives. Shifts to remote learning, social
Today’s classrooms are becoming more diverse with every passing year. Students come from a variety of cultural, social and economic backgrounds, bringing with them different
Larry Vinson feels drawn to help those struggling with direction. Vinson is a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church International and a restaurant manager.
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