Counseling

Individual Counseling

Counselors meet with students individually to facilitate their growth and development through the exploration of feelings and concerns related to issues impacting their lives. Parents and teachers refer students for individual counseling throughout the school year.

Small Group Counseling

Children in the elementary schools are going through many phases of growth and development. During these years children normally experience many stresses due to academic demands, social relationships, and typical family issues.

In small group counseling, the counselor works with two or more students at a time, during a 30 minute period for several weeks. All groups are held during regular school hours. The goals of the group are to improve problem solving and social skills, as well as to increase self-esteem.

Groups are added throughout the school year depending on the needs of the students. If you feel your child may benefit from being in a group, please let me know.

Classroom Guidance

Large group instruction offers a good opportunity to provide support to the largest number of students in the school. The school counselor presents lessons that are developmentally appropriate for students in PreKindergarten through fifth grade. Lessons focus on understanding self and others, coping strategies, peer relationships, problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution. The goal of these lessons is to foster the development of every student in the areas of academic, career, and personal social.