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ERIC Number: EJ880361
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Dec
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1096-2409
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Every Student Matters: Enhancing Strengths-Based School Counseling through the Application of Mattering
Dixon, Andrea L.; Tucker, Catherine
Professional School Counseling, v12 n2 p123-126 Dec 2008
Mattering to others involves individuals' perceptions that they are important and are valued by other people in interpersonal relationships and within systems. Mattering is a foundational concept that can inform the implementation of comprehensive, K-12 Strengths-Based School Counseling (SBSC; Galassi & Akos, 2007) programs and can allow counselors to facilitate improvement in school climate, student social functioning, and academic motivation and achievement. This article provides an outline for mattering-focused SBSC program activities. Specifically, the authors describe possible applications of mattering to counseling, classroom guidance, systemic consultation, advocacy, and school climate change.
American School Counselor Association. 1101 King Street Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-683-2722; Fax: 703-683-1619; Web site: http://www.schoolcounselor.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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