Small Group counseling is considered a Tier-2 level intervention. They are great for students that can benefit from learning with others in a structured environment. They are paired with 1-3 other students of their same grade-level. Sessions last 20-30 minutes for 6-10 weeks.
Individual Counseling is considered a Tier-3 level intervention. They are great for students that require a 1:1 space to learn. They meet with their counselor that has a structured agenda based on referral, and sometimes they just have a space to talk and practice coping tools if regulation is needed. Sessions last 20-30 minutes for 6-10 weeks.