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School Counseling Program Student Benefits
*Increase number of students able to participate in the counseling process
*Increase opportunities for consistent counseling services throughout the school year
*Increase opportunities for counselor-student interaction
*Improve classroom performance
*Increase knowledge of the changing world
*Increase knowledge of self and others
*Develop decision-making skills
*Promote knowledge and assistance in career exploration and development
*Increase leadership skills and opportunities to become leaders in and out of school
*Increase effective communication skills and problem-solving strategies
*Improve conflict/resolution skills
*Promote accountability and responsibility
*Empower youth to utilize other resources
*Encourage a positive self-concept