Create a counseling newsletter

School counselors can efficiently communicate Choice Theory and Reality Therapy updates to students, parents, and the community through electronic newsletters, handouts, and brochures. The ASCA standards promote counselor communication, family engagement, and community partnerships. Additionally, counselor communication can contribute to student awareness and engagement. Lastly, establishing positive relationships with parents can lead to academic achievement, higher attendance rates, and social-emotional development.

Instructions

Read all required resources for this module, which can be found in the Course Resources section of this course.

1. Refer to this Module's resources, discussion, and presentation in order to design a 1-2 page counseling newsletter that could be used to inform students, parents, and other stakeholders about Choice Theory and Reality Therapy as they apply in your school setting. In this newsletter, please be sure to do all of the following:

• • Describe how counselors assist students through Choice Theory and Reality Therapy group counseling sessions
  • Provide ASCA’s position on group counseling sessions

• Rationale for applying Choice Theory in general group counseling
• Rationale for Choice Theory and Reality Therapy specific to your school setting/population
• Explain the school counselors’ role in Reality Therapy
• Include at least two additional resourcesfor stakeholders to learn more about Choice Theory and Reality Therapy

1. Please include APA citations: in-text and in a "References" section at the end of the newsletter.