Aristotle's Model Of Resilience

Counseling philosophies go back more than 2,000 years. Aristotle wanted to know what it was that contributed to people having an overall wellbeing. Hettler formed one of the first models of wellness; he based his theories on mainly physical health rather than overall health. It wasn’t till the wheel of wellness was introduced that wellness was looked at as being more than just being free of illness. Wellness is having a good physical, mental and social wellbeing. (Myers, J., & Sweeney, T., 2008)
Resilience is how some people handle certain events in their lives that may have had a traumatic impact. One study showed that children who endured this trauma would turn out well even after what they endured. Resilience also affects the counselor and

When first starting off they were an independent organization but later in 1998 they became a recognized organization by the ACA. Most states require students to have completed a CACREP program and have strict guidelines in order to be a licensed counselor. (Capuzzi, D., & Gross, D.,

Divorce can be traumatic as it is and most children and is known to cause troubles with relationships well into their 20s, and when a parent remarries it can add to the difficulty. Children are known to act out and start doing poorly in areas they are normally great in, to get attention. Ashley may feel replaced by her new stepfather and his children and be acting out to get her mother to pay more attention to her. (Study: Divorce affects children for decades, 1997)
Most mental health issues are recognized during school. By addressing the problem immediately and short-term intervention can be put in place. Her school counselor can meet with her weekly and discuss her progress and how she is doing during the week. School counselors can also make teachers, administrators, and parents aware of academic and mental health concerns. Ashley’s school counselor can be a resource if she is having a difficult time during the day and needs to vent, school counselors usually leave their doors “open” so students feel they are not bothering them. School counselors will often times make referrals to mental health counselors as well so that multiple concerns can be addressed. (The Professional School Counselor and Student Mental Health,