What does a school counselor do?

School counselors are mental health professionals who focus on working with students in a school setting. Counselors provide social-emotional, academic, and college and career services to all students.

What services do counselors provide?

Throughout the school year, school counselors work with students through individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom activities.

Here are few things the counselors at IMS can help with:

• Time Management Skills

• Organization

• Setting goals for academic, personal, and social growth

• Solving tough problems

• Coping with big feelings such as grief, anger, and stress

• Navigating the ups and downs of friendships

• Talking through worries