Question: When a tragedy occurs on- or off-site from the school, school counselors may be brought in to provide counseling services to the students and staff. How does one prepare for these emergency situations with faith and compassion? What resources will you keep on hand to assist you?
Compassion is demonstrated by the following behaviors:
• Meeting and greeting students on a daily basis with sincerity
• Being genuinely interested in students
• Taking time to converse with students beyond the scope of the classroom
• Inquiring about their outside activities such as sports and civic involvement
• Knowing your students beyond the academic picture