Counseling Services

What do School Counselors Do?

Middle school can be a time of big changes, and we are here to support students every step of the way. Whether a student needs help working through a tough time, building friendships, managing stress, or planning for success, our door is always open. 

Individual Student Planning

Sometimes, a student requires 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. Students are welcome to check in anytime. 

Types of individual support include:

• Academic struggles

• Family changes (divorce, separation)

• Stress, anxiety, or depression

• Grief and loss

• Bullying

• Self-esteem and identity

• Friendship issues

• Consultation with parents, students, teachers, and administrators

• Crisis Intervention

• Restorative Conversations

Small Group Counseling

Small counseling groups give students unique opportunities to develop specific skills or to focus on a specific topic while connecting with their peers and building relationships. Small group topics are determined based on the needs of the small group. 

Topics include:

• New Student Support

• Academic Support

• Friendship Skills

• Social Skills

• Managing Emotions (anger, worry, stress)

• Changing Families (Divorce, separation)

• Bullying

• Self-Control

• Mindfulness

• Stress Management

• Building Self-Esteem

• Grief Recovery

• Study Skills

• Conflict Resolution

• Leadership/Responsibility

• Self Esteem

Classroom Counseling Lessons

To reach all students, we provide classroom counseling lessons throughout the year based on students' needs. 

Topics include the following: 

• A-G Presentations

• Six-Year Plans

• Goal Setting

• Study and Test-taking Skills

• Self-care and Stress Management 

• Bullying Prevention

• Career Awareness and Planning

• Healthy Friendships and Communication