Have you had to go to your school counselor to assist in a situation? What was your experience in working with the counselor? Were you able to get the student or parent the resources they needed?
There have been several instances in which I sought the help of a counselor after a student told me something concerning. I often have my students write me letters in which I ask them to reflect on the class and how they are doing in general. This allows me to get to know my students a little better. However, there was one time when a student admitted to me in the letter that they were self-harming. There was another instance where a student came to my class very upset and started to tell me about some of the issues that she was experiencing at home. In both cases I talked with the students' assigned counselor and made sure that the student went in to talk to them. The counselors I have worked with were very helpful and were quick in getting the students in to see them. I know that both students continued to see the counselor so it appeared to me that they were able to get the help that they needed.
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