Services
What does a School Counselor do?
Direct Student Services
Individual Counseling: This can occur in two different formats.
"Check Ins" or Immediate Student Support- These occur as needed to address a temporary need of a student whether it be a challenge with peers or a more serious crisis.
Individual Student Planning- Sometimes a student can benefit from short term one-on-one counseling services in order to work through various difficulties. Topics include anger, stress management, anxiety, academic struggles, in-class behavior, low self-esteem, etc. However, the school counselor does not provide ongoing intensive therapy.
Group Counseling: Small groups are established as needed for various concerns such as grief, anger, self-esteem, peer relations, etc.
Classroom Counseling Lessons: Lesson topics include but are not limited to the following: being a good friend, making appropriate choices, study skills, and living a safe and healthy lifestyle.
Referrals: These include referrals to outside counseling services or other community resources for family needs.
Indirect Student Services
Indirect services are provided on behalf of students through collaboration with teachers, administrators, families, and community organizations. Services may include:
Consultation with teachers and community organizations
Assisting administration and support teams resolve student issues, needs and problems
Individual student planning: school counselors coordinate ongoing systemic activities designed to assist students in establishing personal goals and developing future plans
Advocating for students at individual education plan meetings, student support teams, and school attendance review boards
