The Catalyst

British Columbia School Counsellors' Association

COUNSELLING CORNER
Our president, Jim Hooper, wrote an article regarding our work that was recently published in the BC Teacher magazine. In these times of labour uncertainty, it is important that we advocate for our role with parents and external agencies. We are widely represented across the province in a variety of tables including mental health, substance issues, poverty and first nations' issues. Read and be proud of your PSA!

Visit http://www.bctf.ca/publications/NewsmagArticle.aspx?id=30589 to view the full article online.

 
Lasalle College
FROM THE BC COUNSELLOR
In this article from the most recent edition of the BC Counsellor, Wendy Harris, a parent and director on the BCCPAC board talks about the importance of a partnership between parents and school counsellors and how this relationship can help students to succeed at school.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/bco-nwl/pdf/Parents_as_Partners.pdf to view the full article online.

 
THE LEARNING CURVE
A teacher entering her 20th year in the profession recently posted her reflections on the most important things she has learned in her teaching career, so far. As we return to our posts in schools this fall, it is important to think about our goals as educators and counsellors and how we want to reach those goals. Be inspired!

Visit http://thereisabookforthat.com/2013/09/15/20-years-20-things/ to view the full article online.

 
Vancouver Island University
MEMBERS
We hope you are registered for our annual BCSCA conference Oct. 24-25: Counselling in a Wired World. But if you haven't signed up, there is still time to register! The conference is being held at the Delta Airport Hotel in Richmond, near the Canada Line and the airport, and is promising to be one of our best yet! Take time to connect with your colleagues, find out what is happening provincially, and renew your passion for your work. Your executive is hard at work on last minute details, so please join us!

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/bco-nwl/pdf/poster-may28.pdf to view the full article online.

 
University of Calgary
Association of BC Forest Professionals
B.C. Council on Admissions and Transfer
MacEwan University