3rd Edition
A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training
The ideal resource for school counseling field experiences, the updated and expanded third edition of A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training covers all aspects of the practicum and internship experience from the initial contact with supervisors to detailed descriptions of students’ different roles.
Readers will gain an awareness of school culture and the understanding needed to develop an individualized philosophy of school counseling. Each chapter contains activities, case studies, worksheets, and images to facilitate understanding, and all material is consistent with both the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) 2016 Common Core and School Counselor Entry-Level Specialty Areas and the school counselor standards identified by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). Specific focus is given to strategies for implementing the ASCA National Model (4th edition) as a part of clinical experiences.
This text can be used by faculty, students, and supervisors alike to support and enhance the school counseling knowledge base used to meet the needs of all students.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
About the Contributors
SECTION I
The Practicum and Internship Journey
1 Getting Started in Your Clinical Experiences
AARON H. OBERMAN & JEANNINE R. STUDER
Introduction
Counselor Identity
Clinical Experiences
Direct/Indirect Hours
Supervision
Necessary Materials
Choosing a Supervisor
Conclusion
Websites
References
2 Understanding the School Culture
JEANNINE R. STUDER & AARON H. OBERMAN
Introduction
School Culture and Climate
Federal and State Initiatives and the Role of the Professional School Counselor
Types of Schools
Communicating Responsibilities, Duties, and Tasks to Stakeholders
Building Relationships for Enhancing Student Growth
Interactions With Other Professionals
Conclusion
Websites
References
3 Applying Counseling Theories During Your Clinical Experiences
JEANNINE R. STUDER & AARON H. OBERMAN
Introduction
Contextual Aspects of School
Motivational Interviewing
Individual Counseling Theories
Creative Counseling Approaches
Conclusion
Websites
References
4 An Overview of Supervisory Practices
AARON H. OBERMAN & JEANNINE R. STUDER
Introduction
Initial Contact
Self-reflection of Readiness for Supervision
Goal Setting
Personal Safety Plan
Wellness
Technology in Counseling & Supervision
Conclusion
Websites
References
5 Supervision as a Developmental Passage
JEANNINE R. STUDER & AARON H. OBERMAN
Introduction
Supervisory Relationship and Supervision Challenges
School Counseling Supervision Model
Other Challenges
Conclusion
Websites
References
SECTION II
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model (4th ed.)
as a Structure for Understanding the Role of the Professional School
Counselor 91
6 The ASCA National Model as a Supervisory Guide
AARON H. OBERMAN & JEANNINE R. STUDER
Introduction
A Summary of the Development of the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success
Studies Supporting the Benefits of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program
ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies
Recommended Percentage of Time Performing School Counseling Activities
Conclusion
Websites
References
7 Understanding How to Define Your School Counseling Program Using the ASCA National Model
CAROLINE A. BAKER AND SIBYL CATO WEST
Introduction
ASCA National Model History
ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success: K–12 College- and
Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student
School Counselor Professional Competencies & Standards
Ethical Standards and Laws
Conclusion
Websites
References
8 Understanding How to the Manage Your School Counseling Program Using the ASCA National Model
AARON H. OBERMAN & JEANNINE R. STUDER
Introduction
Program Focus
Program Planning
Conclusion
Websites
References
9 Understanding How to Deliver Your School Counseling Program Using the ASCA National Model
JEANNINE R. STUDER & AARON H. OBERMAN
Introduction
Program Focus
Program Planning
Conclusion
Websites
References
10 Understanding How to Assess Your School Counseling Program Using the ASCA National Model
AARON H. OBERMAN & JEANNINE R. STUDER
Introduction
Program Assessment
MEASURE
School Counselor Assessment and Appraisal
Conclusion
Websites
References
11 Applying the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Ethical
Standards to Your Clinical Experiences
CAROLYN STONE
Introduction
School Counselors and the Legal and Ethical COMPLICATIONS
Conclusion
References
Appendix A: Ethical Standards for School Counselors
SECTION III
Diversity Among School-Aged Youth And Counselor Competence
12 Cross Cultural Competence in the Schools
JOLIE ZIOMEK-DAIGLE
Introduction
Assessment of SCIT Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills
Assessment of School Site and Developing a School Profile
Conclusion
Websites
References
13 Developmental Issues of Students
BRITTANY L. POLLARD, SIBYL WEST, KAITLYN M. FIGURELLI
Introduction
Developmental Themes and Concepts
Theories of Development
Basic Forces in Human Development
Elementary School–Aged Children and Developmental Issues (Grades K–5)
Adolescents and Developmental Issues (Grades 6–12)
Impact of Culture on Development
Conclusion
Websites
References
SECTION IV
Completing the Clinical Experiences
14 Transitioning Forward: From Clinical Experiences to a Professional
School Counselor
MICHAEL BUNDY
Introduction
Self-assessment as a Transition Activity
The Application Process
Professional Credentials
Membership in Professional Organizations
Conclusion
Websites
References
Index
Biography
Aaron H. Oberman, PhD, is an associate professor at The Citadel, and coordinator for the counselor education programs. His scholarly work focuses on school counseling and the ASCA National Model.
Jeannine R. Studer, EdD, is a professor emerita from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She has written numerous articles and texts surrounding the role of the school counselor.
"The third edition of A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training continues and expands its influence on the professional development of school counselors. As a distinct mental health and education focused profession, school counseling requires unique expertise and training experiences. This guide aids not only those of us in counselor education programs, but also the professionals in the field who are mentoring our next generation of school counselors. With a unique focus on what many students understand to be the most significant aspect of their education—the field experience—Drs. Studer and Oberman provide a connection between the university classroom, the school environment, and the school counselor and bring the profession to life for the ultimate benefit of the students and families they serve."
Janna L. Scarborough, PhD, Professor of Counseling, East Tennessee State University
"A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training is a game changer for school counselors-in-training, site supervisors, and counselor educators. This guide delivers practical activities and insights to help school counselors-in-training successfully navigate the clinical experience, apply the ASCA National Model, and transition into the profession with a clear professional identity. It has given me a new perspective on practicum and internship supervision. I won’t teach another internship course without it."
Kimberlee Ratliff, PhD, Professor of School Counseling, American Public University System
