Abstract
This conceptual article explores the critical issue of burnout among high school counselors and examines the ethical considerations of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the professional practice of crafting letters of recommendation. The paper investigates how AI, when used ethically, may serve as a tool to reduce burnout by streamlining time-consuming administrative tasks. By focusing on recent advancements in AI technology, the discussion highlights how school counselors can integrate these tools to support their work without compromising ethical standards or professional integrity. Emphasizing the importance of maximizing direct service time with students, the article draws on research suggesting that leveraging AI for administrative tasks, such as letter writing, allows counselors to reallocate their efforts toward student-centered engagement, thereby enhancing their capacity to fulfill their primary role in supporting student success.
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Dickstein-Fischer, Laurie; Krell, Megan M.; and Godbout, Sean
(2025)
"Mitigating School Counselor Burnout: Exploring the Ethical Dimensions of AI Assistance in Writing Letters of Recommendation,"
Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision: Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61888/2692-4129.1126
Available at:
https://digital.sandiego.edu/tces/vol6/iss1/4
