School Counselling in Jamaica

By: Fyffe, Denise N.

School or Guidance Counsellors are one of the key professionals found in educational institutions. They are there to facilitate more than just the educational needs of a student. Counsellors handle the psychological, mental and spiritual needs as well. Jamaican guidance counsellors often fill several roles and are used to 'pitching in' where needed.

School Counselling in Jamaica, introduces the Jamaican educational system and reaches back into history and highlights the psychometric movement, the trait and factor theory as well as various legislations that impacted the development of present guidelines and ethical standards. The book also examines the various roles and responsibilities of a Jamaican Guidance Counsellor.

Whether you are a new counsellor seeking guidance or an experienced professional looking to deepen your practice, this book offers a comprehensive, modern, and culturally responsive approach to school counselling.

Perfect for:

School counsellorsGuidance officersSocial workersTeachers and administratorsYouth workers and community leadersCounselling students and trainees

School Counselling in Jamaica is more than a reference - it is a companion, a roadmap, and a call to action for every professional committed to helping students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FY8BRM9Z
• ISBN13: 9798232077976
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Jamaica Pen Publishers
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"