What do expect from a  high school counselor?
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They should help place you in classes tht will help prepare you for your furture (advance placement and college prep).  Addtionally they can be a mentor, and even someone you can turn to in a time of need.
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According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook,\n\n"Mental health counselors work with individuals, families, and groups to address and treat mental and emotional disorders and to promote optimum mental health. They are trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques used to address a wide range of issues, including depression, addiction and substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress management, problems with self-esteem, issues associated with aging, job and career concerns, educational decisions, issues related to mental and emotional health, and family, parenting, and marital or other relationship problems. Mental health counselors often work closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses, and school counselors. (Information on physicians and surgeons, psychologists, registered nurses, and social workers appears elsewhere in the Handbook.)"
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Not much.  A high school diploma and some cash handling experience are most helpful, as well as good communication skills.
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If you are in high school, by now, your guidance counselor should have already prepared a 4-year high school plan for the direction you wish to take.  In the 8th grade, counselors sit with the students and parents and they decide what courses they want to take throughout high school. These courses are somewhat based upon the direction the student wants to follow after high school. They could be business courses (Bus English, Bus Math, etc.), College Prep (college type courses including math, sciences, languages, history, etc.) or whatever path the student decides. The idea of SAT/ACT means that you want to persue college courses. Check with your counselor. One main reason for this is because each STATE has their own requirements for passing courses.  You might find yourself in the 12th grade and have missed something you need in order to graduate. As far as preparing - if you are in school - study. Stay on top of your assignments and go to the library- check out the Standardized testing section (SAT/ACT, etc) and take some notes. There is plenty of information to help you there. Good luck
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All high school classes give you high school credits...\nTalk to the high school guidance counselor for more in depth information, I'm sure my high school's system is different than yours.
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It depends on what kind of counselor you are. Before you decide on whether or not to go into counseling of any kind, make sure that you...1 are good listener, 2 that you really care about helping other people, 3 that you have no unresolved issues in your own life that might affect your ability to listen to another persons same issue. It is a hard job especially if you chose to work with kids. It can keep you up at night.
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A counselor can help you set attainable goals based on your personality, schedule and your future outlook.  A therapist may help you relax, increasing your concentration and enabling you to deal with stress.
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Vocabulary, Comprehension, Grammar, Math, Science, Logic... almost anything and everything will be covered. If you've been diligently studying during your high school years, you shouldn't have to worry about it.
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...The guidance counselor at eh school you currently attend should have info...
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Talk to them about how about the challenges of being true to yourself, being a real person, an individual...and all the pressures throughout high school to conform to the expectations of peer groups...
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You definitely want to take Psychology classes or some combination of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work.  There are a lot of types of counselors, too, so make sure that you research each type and find the one that is right for you.  This is especially important because each job may require a completely different education!\n\nGood Luck!  I just finished last May!
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You can work at various publicly funded institutions like senior centers, psych wards, prisons, hospitals, etc. You can hang a shingle and start a private counseling practice. You can get certified to become a school counselor. If you like and care about people, it's a rewarding job.
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guidance means you are guiding someone or something to a specific thing\n counseling means giving advice and guiding them to it... \n  does that help you I hope.\n If you are wondering about a guidance counselor that is someone who helps someone decide on a course of action in their life and guides them in a direction to help them get there.
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get a highschool diploma
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scholarships differ from company to company, but most guidance counselors suggest looking for scholarships during your junior year in high school
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I don't know much in detail\nin clinical side.\nBut there is no dearth for \ntrained counselors.\nIf you are keen, focus on it\nand develop yourself as a\nCounselor or a trainer motivator.
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In the United States, the school counseling profession began as a vocational guidance movement at the beginning of the 20th century. Jesse B. Davis is considered the first to provide a systematic school guidance program. In 1907, he became the principle of a high school and encouraged the school English teachers to use compositions and lessons to relate career interests, develop character, and avoid behavioral problems. Many others during this time did the same. For example, in 1908, Frank Parsons (Father of School Guidance) established the Bureau of Vocational Guidance to assist young people in making the transition from school to work.\n\nFrom the 1920s to the 1930s, school counseling and guidance grew because of the rise of progressive education in schools. This movement emphasized personal, social, moral development. Many schools reacted to this movement as anti-educational, saying that schools should only teach the fundamentals of education. This combined with the economic hardship of the Great Depression led to a decline in school counseling and guidance. In the 1940's, the U.S. used psychologists and counselors to select, recruit, and train military personnel. This propelled the counseling movement in schools by providing ways to test students and meet their needs. Schools accepted these military tests openly. Also, Carl Rogers emphases on the helping relationships during this time influenced the profession of school counseling. In the 1950s, the government developed the Guidance and Personnel Services Section in the Division of State and Local School Systems was established. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I. The American government reacted in anxiety that the Russians were beating the U.S. in the space race, which had military implications. The American government, out of concerns that there were not enough scientists and mathematicians, established the National Education Act; which spurred a huge growth in vocational guidance through large amounts of funding. Since the 1960's, the profession of school counseling has continued to grow as new legislation and new professional developments were established to refine and further the profession and improve education (Schmidt, 2003).\n\nAdditional information here:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_counselor