What are some of problems facing guidance and counseling coordinators?

Counselors face many problems. First, they have to try to connect on a certain level with students who are a severals years yougner. That being said, you have to realize they have different thought processes, goals and ideals. The student's primary concern, a lot or most of them, is what does the girl or guy two rows over think of me? The counselor is thinking about whether he/she can help this kid direct his/her path fro the future. They also have personal issue to think about, bills, family or social life. I know we all have to keep business and personal life separate but the fact is: the two intertwine, you cannot just escape either for x number of hours a day.

Additionally the counselor has laws to ensure they do their jobs in a predetermined manner. Theere are ethical concerns, they have to be careful no to cross the line making them selves vulnerable. The want and need to become close enough emotionally in some cases that the student will allow them to help, but, too close could spell trouble.

Then there are parents. Some feel insecure and think the counselor is trying to take their place. Some don't appreciate help from "outsiders". Ther are some who have unreasonable expectations of both the student and the counselor.

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