Counselling and Consultation

Counselling and Consultation are an important part of what the school welfare officer does.

COUNSELLING:

• Student/Pupil
• Groups
• Family
• Teachers

Re: Psychosocial issues

e.g: Maltreatment

• Sexual
• Physical
• Psychological
• Neglect
• Truancy
• Absenteeism
• Disorderly conduct
• Substance Abuse
• Impact of S.T.Is
• Regulatory Matters

• Intervenes Develop Plan
• Implements Plan
• Reports
• Consults SSWO

CONSULTATION:

• Administrators
• Parents
• Teachers
• Students
• Local School Board

 Liaises with or makes request of SSWO

REFERRALS:

• Parents
• Social Work
• Agencies
• School

Accepts referrals

Makes referrals