
Greg Mason
Counselor
Around the world in private schools
Around the world in private schools
Counselor
I am an international school counselor.
I teach character education to children, teach health and sex-ed to high school students, and give personal counseling to students, staff, and families. I never know what is coming through my door and what issues a client might have, which keeps me on my toes. Teaching life skills to students right when they can start practicing them is a fun aspect of my work. I get to see if my lessons have any effect as the years go by.
Here's the first step for high school students
Helping people comes with pros and cons. It feels great to know you can help people solve problems, but there can be moments where you will feel upset or saddened by the work. If you are a balanced person, you would probably be a good counselor. Read some self-help books and see if you like the ideas. Take a psychology course in high school or university and see if it matches your preferences. If you want to pursue a degree, great. If not, you can be a better friend or relationship partner.
"You should be less of a risk taker."