School Counseling Elementary

Overview of Elementary Counseling Services by Month & Topic

• September - Introduction to Counseling

  • Who the counselors are, what services we provide and how to access us for help

• October - Bullying

  • Definition of bullying, preventing and intervening if bullying occurs

• November - Healthy Minds

  • Identifying emotions, and healthy coping skills

• December - Careers

  • What a career is, possible paths after high school, explore career interests

• January - Growth Mindset

  • What is a growth mindset, the value of persistent effort

• February - Empathy

  • How to express concern for others, understand and share feelings

• March - Social Skills

  • How to make/keep friends, using manners, teamwork, and personal space

• April - Safe Choices/Healthy Living

  • Calming strategies, safe vs unsafe behaviors

• May & June - SOL Prep & Individual School Needs

  • Study skills, test-taking strategies, test-anxiety calming techniques

Elementary lessons are grade level appropriate as determined by the school counselor. For more detailed information, please reach out to your student's school counselor directly.