School Counseling to Promote the Success of Black Youth: Critical Reflections on Theory and Praxis

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

As school counseling continues to evolve to become more comprehensive, systemic, and equity focused (ASCA, 2012; 2019) there is a great need to understand the ways in which school counseling praxis impacts the lives of students. In particular, how does school counseling praxis hinder and help some of the most vulnerable youth in K-12 schools. This symposium takes a critical look at school counseling theory and praxis to understand the ways in which school counseling may fall short and/or help support the holistic development of Black children and adolescents.

Sub Unit

• Division E - Counseling and Human Development / Division E - Section 1: Counseling

Chair

• Renae D Mayes, The University of Arizona

Papers

• Decolonized School Counseling as a Requisite for Black Student Empowerment and Achievement - Ahmad Rashad Washington, University of Louisville

• And Still We Are Not Saved: Black Girls' Experiences With School Counselors - Renae D Mayes, The University of Arizona

• "You Have to Be Above and Beyond": Playing While Black - Paul C. Harris, The Pennsylvania State University

• Setting a Good Foundation for My Future: First-Generation Black Males Navigating the College Decision-Making Process - Erik Hines, Florida State University

Discussant

• Erik Hines, Florida State University