COVID-19’s Effect on Students: How School Counselors Rise to the Rescue

COVID-19’s Effect on Students: How School Counselors Rise to the Rescue

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Academic Unit

College of Education and Human Development

Publication Date

2020

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The COVID-19 global pandemic has brought about many changes to our society, which will have long-term effects for our youth and adolescents. Due to social isolation and adverse childhood experiences, there are concerns of suicidality, technology addiction, and school safety as schools attempt to transition to a state of normalcy in the months to come. This crisis will require coordinated efforts to assist students in not only getting back on track academically but also in helping students cope with the trauma they have and are continuing to experience. As a result, insights from school counselors can be used to obtain a better understanding of the social and emotional effects of COVID-19 by collaborating with administrators to emphasize using school counselors as a mental health provider in schools. The authors highlight school counselors’ mental health training and their role in combating this issue and provide practical applications that can employed to create a systemic approach for social and emotional prevention and intervention during and after the pandemic.

Journal Title

NASSP Bulletin

Volume

104

Issue

4

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1177/0192636520975866

COVID-19’s Effect on Students: How School Counselors Rise to the Rescue

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