Professional Mission Statement​

In my role as a School Counsellor, I will: 

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• Adhere to the Canadian Psychological Association code of ethics when interacting with students, staff and parents.

• Engage in faith formation, social justice and recognition of dignity for all.

• Maintain positive and effective relationships with students, parents, district staff and community agencies.

• Empower students to achieve psychological, spiritual, physical, social and academic growth.

• Encourage youth to reach goals, discover strengths and explore personal career paths.

• Provide a confidential, respectful, comfortable and safe environment for students and their families.

• Facilitate a collaborative, authentic, empathetic and trusting counselling relationship that allows all students to feel cared for and understood.

• Consider cultural background when facilitating conversations and interventions​​.

• Collaborate with educators, administrators, and stakeholders for the unique needs of diverse student populations in areas of counselling service, curriculum, and school policy.

• Participate in school meetings that recognize proactive and reactive strategies to support student success. 

• Provide referrals to community resources which will enhance personal wellness.

• Engage in self-reflection and self-care in order to best serve students.

• Incorporate leadership, awareness, compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love into my profession.

• Practice lifelong learning through engagement in professional development activities​​​.