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Licensed School Counselor serving grades K - 6
218.483. 3316 ext. 3162
School Counseling Office Hours: Monday-Thursday - 8:00am-3:45pm / Friday - 8:00am-3:13pm
Main Office Fax: 218.483.4638
How can the school counselor help you?
How can the school counselor help you?
As a school counselor, I not only teach SEL skills to all students in our school, I also work with individuals and small groups to teach academic, social, or emotion regulation skills. For students needing help with navigating an academic, social, or emotional concern, I offer individual solution-focused counseling. I am always happy to consult with parents and teachers to share effective strategies to support students. Please reach out by phone or email if I can be of help to you or your child.
Please click the link above or use the QR code to get to the School Counseling Request form. Let me know of any concerns you are having for your student. You can request I meet with your student or for a consultation regarding a student concern. I will contact you within a couple of days of your request. If you don't hear from me, please contact me by phone or email.
The school social workers at Mora Public Schools created a Virtual Calming Corner filled with calming resources. This resource is especially geared for elementary-aged kids but these activities work to calm people of any age. Take some time to take a look!
Check out this virtual calming room created by school counselors at Wayzeta Public Schools! This website resource is filled with calming activities. You will find calming sounds and music, visual relaxation videos, guided meditations, journaling activities, puzzles and games, coloring sheets to print, stretching and yoga videos and more!
What's happening in the school counseling office?
What's happening in the school counseling office?
Second Step Lessons: Hawley Elementary uses Second Step curriculum to teach Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies. Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade will be getting Second Step lessons weekly taught by both the classroom teachers and the school counselor. Second Step teaches skills in the following four areas: 1) Skills for learning 2) Empathy 3) Emotion Management and 4) Problem Solving. The skills taught through this program will help equip our students for success in school and in life!
School-Based Mental Health: We are privileged to have a counselor from The Village Family Service Center come to the Elementary and provide mental health counseling services to students in our building. Should your child be in need of counseling services, this has proven to be an effective means to provide counseling services to our young students. Contact Mrs. Helgeson if you have any questions regarding school-based mental health counseling.
What do Licensed School Counselors do?
What do Licensed School Counselors do?
School counselors are licensed by the Minnesota Board of Teaching and are required to have a master's degree in school counseling. We have specialized training to work with all students in grades K-12 individually, in small groups, and in the classroom setting. We support students, families, and school staff so students can be successful in school! We offer support in three main areas:
Academics
Career Exploration and Post-secondary Education Access
Social/Emotional Concerns
Want to learn more? Check out this brochure from the Minnesota School Counselors Association!
How do students and parents/guardians connect with Mrs. Helgeson?
How do students and parents/guardians connect with Mrs. Helgeson?
Students can self-refer or can be referred by parents/guardians or staff members by using the counseling referral form. Students and parents can also call or send an e-mail.
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