Chapter 4

Essential Services

Pages 79-83

• Comprehensive programs consist of wide range of services
• Services, both individual and combined create the structure of the comprehensive program
• Emphasis shifted from one on one to group services
• Four major areas of service: Counseling, Consulting, Coordinating and Appraising
• Individual Counseling to work on individualized concerns
• Elementary kids have limited communication skill, may benefit from play or observation
• During play therapy, trust and rapport develop
• Communication, behavioral maturity and cognitive development help to make successful counseling sessions
• Groups: formed by common concerns
• Referral of a student:
  1. Status of progress? Is it sufficient?
  2. Does School counselor have sufficient training in order to be therapeutic?
  3. Are more appropriate services available elsewhere?
  4. Are other services neglected by counselor during this time?

• Students are primary client of counselor
• Others will approach for services
• Counselor should ask self:
  1. Am I qualified to assist?
  2. Are there ethical standards that assist me in deciding to help the other person?
  3. Will this service benefit students?
  4. Should I refer to another professional?
  5. What amount of time will I be spending?