Small group counseling is offered to students to support and enhance the development of personal and social skills to support  and promote educational success.  Small groups provide not only additional social-emotional learning and experiences but also allows the students a chance to belong, a chance to express themselves, and a chance to benefit from the support of group members.

 

Groups are offered on an "as needed" basis.  Children may be referred to certain groups by parents, teachers, or themselves.  While students are encouraged to share with their parents about group and what they are doing and learning, they agree to keep confidential personal information shared by other students.

 

 

Anger Control - intended for students who need or would like to work on dealing and managing their angry feeling in a positive way.  Group will explore the triggers of our anger and then build the skills to handle that area more effectively.

 

Friendship - Children need the acceptance and the support of their peers.  The friendship group is intended for students who need or would like to work on strengthening their friendship skills.  The group will focus on acknowledging and strenghtening our friendship qualities we have to offer others, how to connect and communicate with others, building friendly behaviors and dealing with friendship problems.

 

School Success Skills - Being successful in school is the foundation to a student's future.  School Success Skills group will explore and strengthen the skills for school success.  Depending on the specific needs of the group, the group may focus on listening and attending skills, organization, study tips, homework tips, test taking tips, and attitude.

 

Self-Concept - Building and maintaining a positive self-concept is important in being a happy, productive person.  In group we will focus on appreciating our strenghts and the things we can do well, and then developing positive thougths and skills to handle when things don't go right.