Guidance and counselling services

Guidance and counselling

Meaning of guidance The process of helping individuals to understand

themselves and their world. – Shertzer & Stone (1974)

Meaning of counselling A process that assists individuals learn about

themselves, their environment, and ways to handle their roles and relationships. (Hansen, 1986)

Types of guidance services1. Individual inventory and record service2. Provision of information service3. Group guidance service4. Counselling service5. Placement service6. Drug abuse prevention service7. Consultancy and referral service8. Resource coordination service9. Dialogue with parents service10. Evaluation service

Individual inventory and record service Maintains a guidance file for students Collects and records particular of appraisal of

students interest Monitors students’ attendance in class with the

purpose of identifying students for guidance Coordinates, maintains and updates students’

records Provides information regarding the performance and

progress of students with learning problems, for the purpose of providing remedial education.

Provision of information service

Collects and disseminates information pertaining to higher studies, carriers and training. This is done through leaflets, guidebooks, posters, bulletins, as well as events such as Career Day and exhibitions

Updates career information files and opportunities for training and higher studies

Provides explanation on how to fill job application forms

Group guidance service

Plan and coordinates group guidance activities to promote positive self-esteem, as well as cognitive, affective, psychosocial, physical, sexual and religious aspects

Organize group guidance sessions on topics such as discipline, studies and social and emotional issues

Assists students in their choice of subjects for the PMR, SPM, and STPM examinations

Counselling service Counselling service can be rendered individually or

in groups It usually deals with matters pertaining to:a. Poor academic performanceb. Personal matters or those pertaining to personal

choicec. Disciplinary problems such as being late for school,

smoking, quarrels and drug abuse Family counselling – gain insight into students’

problems and to secure cooperation from their parents

Counselling session – Teach various concepts and skills such as self awareness

Placement service

Assists students in their choice of co-curricular activities compatible with their abilities and interests

With regards to occupational placements:a. Coordinates occupational placementsb. Assists supplying data on students

Drug abuse prevention service Provides individual or group counselling- instil dislike for drug-

abuse and inhalants Rehabilitation programms for drug users Help former drug user to adjust to the school environment Evaluate various drug abuse prevention programme and provide

feedback

Consultancy and referral service Helps school leavers in matters like careers, further

education and personal matters. Assist the school administration and staff to better

understand their guidance programme Keep parents informed on children’s welfare Synergises with the academic stuff on delivery of

guidance services in school Plan effective monitoring of students’ progress Set up proper procedure for referral of cases to

agencies and experts

Resource coordination service

Coordinate activity relating students’ welfare between the school and outside agencies

Consultant in co-curricular activities Co-ordinate employers, welfare agencies and

distinguished guests in the school guidance services Plans and coordinates guidance activities

Dialogue with parents service

Establishes relationship with parents to monitor children’s academic progress

Coordinates orientation activities for students and parents

Works together with parents to ensure good discipline among students

Carries out family guidance sessions.

Evaluation service

Evaluate the effectiveness of the guidance programme

Appraises the usefulness of a particular guidance model before it implementation

Organizes Peer Group Guidance Programme as well as training programme

Types of counselling

Individual counselling Group counselling Family counselling

Individual counsellin

g

Academic

Career

Personal

Drug abuse

Six to eight students in one group

A few people will interact about a common issue or problem that they have

Objectives:• Breaking the ice between group members• Self- acceptance • Building skills and confidence on decision making

Group Counselling

Family counselling

The counsellor is directly and indirectly involved in consultation or parenting and family counselling

Objective- conduct a discussion with students’ parents to overcome and understand students’/ clients’ issues.

Through the counsellor, the schoolboard and parents can monitor the students’ development and achievement

Ethics of counsellor

Ethics of counsell

or

Professional responsibilt

y

The counselling relationship

confidentiality

Assessment and

interpretation

Research and

publication