Testing Is A Tool A Counselor - 1314 Words

Intro Counselors that work on college campuses have a unique job. Many college counselors work with student’s who need individual and group counseling† (Nugent Jones, pg. 280). Testing services may or may not be a part of the counseling center. There is a difference between â€Å"testing academic services gives and testing a counseling center gives† (Nugent Jones, pg. 279). Counselors â€Å"use standardized test and inventories in the counseling process† (Nugent Jones, pg. 283). Testing Testing is a tool a counselor uses to assess a client. A client must â€Å"agree to be tested and to use the information gained for self-exploration† (Nugent Jones, pg. 283). Tests that counselors give clients have nothing to do with â€Å"academic testing†¦show more content†¦The (SASSI) is a screening that can identify high or low risk of substance abuse disorder in clients. Career Counseling Tests Counselors who are giving career advice use several different tests to assess clients. These tests focus on â€Å"interest and personality inventories† (Nugent Jones, pg. 283). The Strong interest inventory or (SII) is a way to guide a student in possible career choices based on a variety of questions. The kuder occupational interest survey (KOIS) and the self-directed search (SDS) are also geared to help clients make a career choice. These types of tests look at a variety of areas to focus in on a career choices that clients are struggling to choose. Conclusion Counselors may have to address many different needs of their clients. Depending on size of the school they work at may also determine if they provide career, academic or personal counseling services. A counselor uses testing in conjunction with interviews to assess a client’s problem. There are many tests that counselors can use to help clients with career indecision, identify depression and assess the risk of substance abuse. Counselors have begun to use testing more often because â€Å"they are considered a tool to gauge the effectiveness of counseling and provide accurate diagnosis for the client† (Nugent Jones, pg. 283). At this point the ward attendant is an â€Å"in-fighter† who can try to bring about positive changes at the