School Psychology

One of the most promising and commonly misconceived branches of psychology is School Psychology. Its potential lies in the fact that "...School psychologists are 'humanists first' and therefore are especially interested in primary prevention, not only in schools, but in the community at large" (Phillips, 1990, p.47). The definition of school psychology and what it encompasses has been highly debated for several decades.
As the term school psychology is a misnomer, it may lead one to believe that the field is strictly limited to "therapy sessions" within the school. In actuality, school…