Myths & Facts: Guidance and Counseling in Schools

Students who ask help from school counselors always have serious problems.

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School counselors help students with academic, personal/social and career related issues.

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Counseling requires expertise and can be conducted by the counselors.

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Only school counselors are responsible for all school guidance services.

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Teachers can observe behavioral issues and work with school counselors.

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School counselors need other teachers to help students.

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Guidance services can be offered only as a group guidance manner.

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School counselor is responsible for deciding which student should pursue which career path.

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School counselors involve in protective and preventive services as well as crisis management.

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School counselor cannot share what students tell them under any circumstances.

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