Personal and Social Support
Personal and Social Support
Students sometimes face personal, social, or emotional challenges that can affect their well-being, relationships, attendance, behavior, and academic progress. School counseling provides a safe and supportive space for students to talk through concerns, develop healthy coping and decision-making skills, and identify appropriate resources. Students do not have to manage difficult situations alone.
Reasons to Speak With the School Counselor
Stress, worry, or feeling overwhelmed
Difficulty managing emotions
Family changes or concerns
Grief and loss
Friendship or relationship concerns
Conflict with peers
Bullying or harassment concerns
Self-esteem or confidence
Decision-making and problem-solving
Adjusting to AFS or returning to the home school
Concern about a friend or another student
Connecting with school or community resources
If you would like support with any of these concerns, use the button below to request a meeting.
Conversations with the school counselor are treated with care and respect. I work to protect students’ privacy while following school district policies and legal and ethical responsibilities.
There are times when information must be shared with other adults to help keep a student or someone else safe. This may include concerns involving possible harm to oneself, harm to another person, abuse, neglect, or another serious safety concern. When possible, I will explain to the student what information needs to be shared and who may need to be involved.
School counseling is brief, school based support intended to help students address concerns that affect their success and well-being at school. It is not a substitute for ongoing therapy, psychiatric care, or emergency mental health treatment. When a student needs services beyond the school counseling program, I can help families identify appropriate school, district, and community resources.
The school counselor request form and email are not monitored continuously and should not be used for emergencies.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or tell a trusted adult immediately.
If you are experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When emotions feel difficult to manage, simple coping strategies may help you slow down, regain focus, and decide what support you need.
Talk with a trusted adult
Take slow, steady breaths
Step away from conflict when it is safe to do so
Write down what you are thinking or feeling
Take a short walk or move your body
Listen to calming music
Focus on what you can control
Break the problem into smaller steps
Maintain healthy sleep, meals, and daily routines
Ask for help before the concern becomes overwhelming
Coping strategies can help in the moment, but they do not replace professional care when a concern is ongoing, severe, or affecting daily life. Speak with a trusted adult or contact the school counselor if additional support is needed.