How a School Counselor helps:
I work alongside teachers and parents to help students develop socially and emotionally, and to help remove any barriers to learning. Elementary School Counselors provide preventative and intervention services to help your child be safe, happy, and successful here at school and beyond. I work with students to develop and strengthen the following:
Stress and Anxiety Management
Healthy Coping Skills
Understand and Express Emotions
Manage Difficult Emotions
Improve Attendance
Make and Maintain Healthy Friendships
Learn Effective Social Skills
Set and Reach Personal Goals
Self-Confidence
Problem Solving Skills
List of Services:
Individual Short-term Counseling
Small Group Counseling
Classroom SEL Lessons
Crisis Intervention
Community Resource Referrals
School Wide Events - Bully Prevention week, Kindness Week
When to Contact Me:
It's normal for your child's behavior and mood to change daily. If you notice any of the following signs over a period of time, it might be time to contact me. Please contact me immediately if the safety of your child or others is a concern.
Difficulties focusing
Increased sadness
Unmanaged anxiety
Irritability
Withdrawn nature
Changes in sleep patterns
Decrease in academic performance and attendance
Trauma