WHAT DO SCHOOL COUNSELORS DO?

1. Classroom guidance lessons - Monthly lessons in your child's classroom with topics that include self-esteem, exploring personal strengths, career awareness, coping skills, resilience, and goal setting.

2. Promote positive social interactions - Facilitator for campus Second Step program. You can follow along with your child's social-emotional curriculum here.

3. Short-term group or individual responsive services - Provide small group or individual counseling on an as needed or brief recurring basis for situational support (friendship issues, short term family support, coping skills, behavior support, etc.). School counselors do not perform ongoing therapy or provide mental health diagnoses, but we can assist with guidance and referrals.

4. Parent support - Help parents navigate life with a school-aged kid. Provide referrals/resources as needed. Consult regarding normal development/behaviors. Assist with parent/child or parent/teacher communication. 

5. Crisis response - Coordinate resources and staff to respond to emergencies. Support students and families in crisis with resources and referrals.

Professional Disclosure

Counselors will respect a student's right to privacy unless (1) a parent/guardian requests information, (2) matters discussed pertain to suicide or possible harm to another person, (3) matters discussed pertain to any type of abuse, (4) there is a legal requirement for disclosure, or (5) there is a necessity to consult with other professionals.