School Counselor Flashcards

What does the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors framework address in a comprehensive school counseling program?

Answer: Student competencies across academic, career, and social/emotional domains

The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors framework identifies student competencies in academic, career, and social/emotional development that counselors help students achieve.

A school counselor facilitates a small group for students with anxiety. This is an example of which ASCA service?

Answer: Responsive services — small-group counseling

Small-group counseling is a responsive service that addresses students' immediate needs through focused group intervention.

Which consultation model involves a counselor working with a teacher to indirectly improve outcomes for a student?

Answer: Triadic-dependent consultation

In triadic-dependent consultation, the counselor (consultant) works with the teacher (consultee) to benefit the student (client) indirectly.

When a counselor suspects that a student may be suicidal, which action is the HIGHEST priority?

Answer: Conducting an immediate risk assessment and ensuring student safety

Immediate risk assessment and ensuring the student's safety is always the highest priority when suicide risk is suspected.

Holland's RIASEC theory categorizes personalities and work environments into six types. Which type best describes someone who prefers working with data and abstract ideas?

Answer: Investigative

The Investigative type in Holland's theory prefers analytical, intellectual tasks involving data, research, and abstract problem-solving.

What is the recommended time allocation for direct student services in an ASCA-model school counseling program?

Answer: At least 80% of the counselor's time

The ASCA National Model recommends that school counselors spend at least 80% of their time in direct and indirect student services.