The Ellen Woodside Elementary school counseling program exists to promote successful achievement by assisting students in learning skills and attitudes necessary to be a successful student.
How do school counselors help students?
Classroom lessons based on student success standards
Small groups to support students facing similar challenges
Short-term individual counseling, with referrals for long-term counselingÂ
One-on-one meetings, check-ins
Consulting with parents, guardians, and care-givers
Collaborating with teachers and administrators
Connecting with resources in the community
What are some of our learning targets?
Think flexibly (see different perspectives)
Adapt to change
Understand emotions/feelings
Use healthy coping strategies
Make and keep healthy friendships
Stand up for self and others (assertiveness)
Ask for help (self-advocacy)
Show empathy and kindness to others
Choose appropriate behaviors
Resolve conflicts
Follow safety rules
Self motivation for tasks
Identify personal strengths
Stay focused
Use whole-body listening skills
Keep materials organized
Work independently
Work as part of a team
Respect individual/cultural differences
Be responsible and dependable
Set short and long-term goals
Develop problem-solving skills