Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

What should a school counselor do when it becomes evident a student requires long-term therapy?

1. Provide the student referrals to relevant community resources

2. Discontinue individual counseling in the school setting

3. Place the student in small-group counseling

4. Learn new approaches to working with the student in individual counseling

The correct answer is: Provide the student referrals to relevant community resources

When a student requires long-term therapy, the most appropriate course of action for a school counselor is to provide the student with referrals to relevant community resources. Option A is the best choice because it allows the student to receive the necessary treatment from professionals outside of the school setting who are trained and licensed to provide long-term therapy. Discontinuing individual counseling (option B) may not be ethical or beneficial for the student's mental health. Placing the student in small-group counseling (option C) may not adequately address the specific needs of the student. Learning new approaches to working with the student in individual counseling (option D) may not be effective if the student requires more intensive or specialized therapy. Therefore, option A is the best choice in this situation.