Counselor Roles, Skills, and Characteristics

o prepare for this assignment:

Review Chapter 2 in the course text, Psychological Consultation and Collaboration in School and Community Setting. Reflect on the variety of roles and skills demanded of a consultant, and on the personal characteristics that are beneficial in this line of work.
Review the media program, “Introduction to Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation,” with Dr. Mark Kiselica. Consider the skills associated with prevention and intervention, as well as how and why developing an eclectic model from which to work may be of benefit to a preventionist, interventionist, or consultant.
Read the following case study: Week 1 Case Study
Think about how you might use prevention, intervention, or consultation to address the issues presented in the case study. Also think about the skills you might use in doing so.

The assignment: (1–2 pages)

Explain how prevention, intervention, or consultation may be applied to this case study.
Analyze and explain the role of a preventionist, interventionist, or consultant in this case.
Describe three or more skills and characteristics that would be necessary for this role and explain how they might be applied to the case.