Counseling Services
Individual CounselingAny staff member, parent or student may request that a student receive an individual counseling session. Individual counseling is offered on a short-term, temporary basis. Typically no more than three sessions are provided. If the issues are chronic and/or acute resources and/or referrals will be provided. Reasons for referrals include, but are not limited to, school anxiety, changing families, grief/loss issues and anger management. School counseling is not therapy.
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Group CounselingAny staff member, parent, or student may request group counseling sessions. Group counseling usually consists of 6-8 weekly, 30 minute sessions. These sessions occur during the regular school day. Typically groups do not meet during recess or lunch, as these are important times for socialization and physical movement. Topics include, friendships, focus issues, anger management, study skills, test taking strategies and relational aggression. Group topics are determined by need and the impact the issue is having on the student's academic progress. Various modalities are utilized, including: games, play, experiential education and art. Parents and/or guardians will be notified before sessions begin. Typically, divorce and grief groups are too emotional for students at school and require more in-depth therapy. This intervention is best delivered outside of the school setting.
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School Counseling Core Curriculum - Second Step
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This year, we are very lucky to be using the Committee for Children's Second Step socio-emotional (SEL) program. This research-based curriculum is designed to teach children, K-12, how to understand and manage their emotions, control their reaction, be aware of others' feelings, and have the skills to problem-solve and make responsible decisions. With the ability to focus, listen and stay calm and in control, students are better able to meet school wide behavioral expectations and benefit from learning. The lessons are also aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards for student success.
To find out when the counselor will be coming in to teach your child throughout the year, please refer to the Master Calendar. For more information on the Second Step curriculum and foundational research, check out the Committee for Children website. |