Exploring the Experiences of Elementary School Counselors Working with Students with EBD
Our newest MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling core faculty member, Dr. Esther McCartney, recently presented her research at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision's (ACES) 2021 National Conference in Arizona.
Dr. McCartney’s presentation focused on students with emotional behavioral disorders (EBD). Students have behavioral problems that impact their academic success. ASCA has advocated for school counselors to use a school wide MTSS framework to reinforce pro-social behaviors for all students and develop targeted and intensive interventions that include social skills small groups, check-in/out, and/or individual counseling, etc. However, school counselors report not being adequately training to work with students with EBD and develop behavioral plans. Implications for Counselor Education programs were also presented.
Presentation by:
Esther McCartney, Ph.D., Genee Glascoe, Shelby Gonzales, Alexander Fields, Cara Thompson, & Dodie Limberg, Ph.D.
Pictured above with co-presenters Cara Thompson and Alexander Fields.