Ministry of Education, Guyana Eliminating Illeracy, Modernising Education & Strengthening Tolerance

Counselling and Consultation

counselling

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