VJH School Counseling

Hello, my name is Mrs. Thomas-Cooper, and I am your school counselor. I graduated with my Master's in School Counseling with Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization. I have over seven years of experience working in education, five of those years being elementary. I am passionate about helping students reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential, and I am so excited to be a part of the Alta Loma School District family I look forward to a great 25-26 Academic School year.

“Promise me you'll always remember: you're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” - Christopher Robin.

The Role of a School Counselor

The school counselor is here to support all students in reaching their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally. We work with students through classroom lessons, small groups, and one-on-one meetings to help them grow and succeed both in and out of the classroom.

ASCA Essential Role of Middle School Counselors

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Lifeline

California Youth

Counseling Services Provided

Small group

In small group counseling, students learn more about themselves. They develop new tools like coping strategies and self-awareness, improve self-confidence, and have positive connections with their peers. Small group topics are based on the groups' overall needs.

Individal Counseling

Sometimes, students may require one-on-one counseling services to work through various difficulties. Topics include anger, stress management, anxiety, academic struggles, in-class behavior, and low self-esteem. ( I do not conduct THERAPY; I will use Solution brief counseling.).

Check-Ins

These occur as needed to address a temporary need of your student (ex: a friend is being mean, changes in family, or a student just needs to talk). My goal is to create a safe place to work through problems.

Classroom Counseling LessonsI conduct classroom counseling lessons(College Career Readiness CCR & Social Emotional Learning SEL) throughout the year, ensuring students have the necessary skills and knowledge. These topics, based on your needs and the standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), include SMART goals, self-care, Growth mindset, Academic Success, stress management, bullying prevention, career development, and test anxiety and preparation.

Note: Lunch Bunch activities are subject to change. Any updates will be shared with students in advance.

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