Refer yourself for student support from Mrs. Sterling here
Classroom Counseling Lessons:
5th grade receives Classroom Counseling Lessons bi-weekly
6th, 7th and 8th grade receive Counseling Lessons or Support based on grade level needs
Individualized Academic Support:
Locker/Backpack clean up and organization tips
Accordion file organization or alternative strategies to help students keep track of papers
Grade check-ins and how to prioritize daily activities
Developing plans for student success
Small Group Counseling:
Self-Esteem - I am Wonderfully and Fearfully Made
Executive Functioning and Study Skills - I Have the Mind of Christ
Worry/Anxiety Support - Do Not Let Your Heart be Troubled
Emotion Regulation
Focusing Support
Improving Sleep
Need-based Groups (developed through student surveys, student self-referral, and minute meetings)
Students can seek help from Mrs. Sterling concerning:
Peer relationships, coping strategies & effective social skills
Communication, problem-solving & conflict resolution
Grief, loss & divorce
Academic concerns & planning
Career awareness, exploration & planning
Self-esteem
Social/emotional struggles
Behavior struggles
Goal setting & decision making
Understanding self & others
Multicultural/diversity awareness
Organizational, study & test-taking skills
Individual student planning
Parents can seek help with:
Home & school communication
Developmental behavioral issues
Academic transitions
Student consultation/collaboration
Academic, Social/Emotional, Behavioral & Career planning for their student
NOTE: School Counselors do NOT provide long-term mental health therapy
School Counselors are prepared to address barriers & to assess ways to maximize students’ success in schools, communities & their family structure by offering education, prevention, crisis & short-term intervention until the student is connected with available community resources. If you feel your child needs therapy, please contact me or click here - online therapist search for the state of Iowa.
Contact me or fill out a parent or student form to get your student support at LaSalle.