My Role

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." Carl Rogers

Carl Rogers, the father of the Person-Centered Counseling philosophy, believes that in order to be effective, a counselor must communicate genuineness, empathetic understanding, and unconditional positive regard. Rogers believes that as counselors, our job is to provide a relationship for a child, which they may then use for their own personal growth.

If your child is facing a difficulty in school, or if their difficulty outside of school is adversely impacting their ability to concentrate, or feel successful in school, a visit to the counselor might be warranted. School Counselors work with students regarding self-esteem, organization, goals, homework, habits, hobbies, classes, teachers, friends, peers, siblings, parents, pets, problems, worries, sadness, loss, embarrassment, divorce, transitions, relaxation, coping, health, healing, and everything in between!

Throughout the school year, short-term, small groups for students in grades K-4 are facilitated by the School Counselor. Themes of groups that have run in the past include friendship and social skills, anxiety, and divorce and separation. A group session might include personal sharing time, discussion about coping strategies, expressive drawing or writing, and a group game.

Please contact the School Counselor with questions about small groups, or if an individual need arises.