Solutions for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, 3rd Edition by Colette T. Dollarhide

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs –
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3rd Edition
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SOLUTIONS
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MANUAL
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Colette T. Dollarhide
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Comprehensive Solutions Manual for Instructors
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and Students
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, Table of Contents
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Crosswalk through Book Chapters ..................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: The Profession of School Counseling .........................................................................12
Chapter 2: Schools as Social Institutions ......................................................................................19
Chapter 3: Qualities of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs .........................................25
Chapter 4: The ASCA National Model ..........................................................................................30
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Chapter 5: The Themes of Your CSCP: Leadership, Advocacy, Collaboration, and Systemic
Change in a Comprehensive School Counseling Program ............................................................35
Chapter 6: Foundation, Management and Accountability of Your CSCP .....................................40
Chapter 7: Delivering of Your Comprehensive School Counseling Program ...............................46
Chapter 8: Delivery System: Counseling Activities in the DAP Model ........................................51
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Chapter 9: Delivery System: Educating Activities in the DAP Model ..........................................59
Chapter 10: Delivery System: Consultation in the DAP Model ....................................................66
Chapter 11: CSCP in Action: A RAMP Middle School ................................................................72
Chapter 12: Ethical, Personal, and Professional Issues .................................................................77
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References ......................................................................................................................................83
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, CHAPTER 1

THE PROFESSION OF SCHOOL COUNSELING
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this chapter, students will
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1. Have examined the professional and personal competencies and qualities that are needed by
school counselors, including the qualities required for school counselors to be advocates for
social justice and appreciation of diversity
2. Have examined and understand various philosophies of counseling so as to articulate your
own philosophy of counseling
3. Have examined and understand the history and various philosophies of education so as to
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articulate your own philosophy of education
4. Have examined and understand the history and various philosophies of school counseling so
as to articulate your own philosophy of comprehensive school counseling
5. Understand how the national association defines comprehensive school counseling programs
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6. Understand the importance of the expectations and standards as defined by the national
association for professional school counselors, including the professional organizations and
credentials that are relevant to school counseling
7. Understand the various models of school counseling that have been proposed for
comprehensive school counseling programs and reflect on the efficacy of each relative to the
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ASCA National Model

Activities and Assignments

1. Professional Competencies and Personal Qualities of School Counseling
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a. As a class identify and list the professional competencies and personal qualities of
today’s professional school counselor.
b. In small groups, share your ideal image of a professional school counselor. List the
professional competencies and personal qualities you think are important for professional
school counselors. Share with the group the professional competencies you possess and
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those competencies that need further development. Reveal how your personal qualities
will enhance your effectiveness as a professional school counselor. Disclose ways your
personal qualities might inhibit your role as a professional school counselor. Provide
feedback to each other based on the information exchanged.
c. Write a position paper on professional competencies and personal qualities of school
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counseling. Use current research to support your position. Conclude your paper with
implication, consideration, and recommendations.
d. Begin developing a professional school counselor portfolio that documents your
professional competencies and personal qualities as a professional school counselor.
Include a professional development plan for acquiring professional competencies and
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personal qualities. Include in your plan exam and licensure preparation.

2. Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice
a. Interview school counselors, community agencies, and grass roots organizations and

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, discuss the needs of disenfranchised students and families in your community.
b. In small groups, share the information you gathered from the interviews. Process the
question: “Am I ready to advocate for the needs of the diverse and marginalized students
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and families as a school counselor? What personal and professional growth will I need to
accomplish to prepare myself to serve all groups and populations as a school counselor?”
c. Develop a professional growth plan that will address the outcomes of your small group
discussions.
d. Write your philosophy of diversity and social justice for school counseling. Include it as a
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portfolio exhibit.

3. Philosophies of Counseling
a. Interview school counselors regarding their philosophy of counseling.
b. In small groups share the information you gained in the interviews. Share how the
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philosophies you heard fits or does not fit with your developing philosophy of counseling
students in schools.
c. Write a position paper on basic assumptions and beliefs about counseling, the counseling
process, change, and your role in the counseling process. Relate your assumptions and
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beliefs specifically to your role in counseling students in schools. Use current literature
and research to support your position.
d. Write your philosophy of counseling. Include your philosophy as a portfolio exhibit.

4. Philosophies of Education
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a. Conduct several interviews with professionals in the field of education (administrators,
superintendents, professors) focusing on the rationale for the design of educational
experiences and the educational movements that have affected educational reform over
the years.
b. In small groups, share the information gathered from the interviews. Reflect on your
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philosophy of education. Debate and question the information shared from the interviews
and ways in which the information fits with your philosophy of education.
c. Think about your basic assumptions and beliefs about education, academic achievement,
and success in school. How do your assumptions and beliefs relate to your role as a
professional school counselor and implementing a comprehensive school counseling
program?
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d. Write your philosophy of education. Include your philosophy as a portfolio exhibit.

5. Philosophies of School Counseling
a. Review and discuss the four philosophies of school counseling. Discuss in-depth the
pros and cons of each of the philosophies in the context of today’s schools, educational
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reform, and the needs of today’s children and adolescents.
b. Reflect on your philosophy of school counseling. How does your philosophy fit with
the today’s schools and the needs of today’s children and adolescents? How does your
philosophy of school counseling fit with your philosophy of counseling and education?
c. Think about the basic assumptions and beliefs you have about school counseling and the
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role of today’s professional school counselor. How do you see your assumptions and
beliefs influencing your role as a professional school counselor and your approach
comprehensive school counseling?

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