School Counseling

Summary of Services

The goal of school counseling is to support the healthy growth and development of the child (social, emotional, and academic) in his/her world of school, home, and community. This process of growth is encouraged through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, individual counseling, consultation with parents and teachers, and coordination of services. School Counseling involves "heart" in all its meanings - courage, strength, commitment, center and the pulse that nourishes our students and schools.

Detail of Services

Classroom Guidance Lessons (SEL) - Planned educational groups designed to help students understand and deal with normal development tasks and issues. Examples include character education, peer relationships, conflict resolution, personal safety and Casel's 5 core competencies. https://casel.org/Core-Competencies/. These lessons are provided for all students throughout the year.

Small Group Counseling - I work with students in small groups who have been referred for a similar issue. Some common types of counseling groups deal with divorce, friendship, self-esteem, social skills, anger, grief, illness, etc.

Individual Counseling - I work one on one with a student to help them resolve problems and developmental concerns, enhance decision making skills, and/or build coping skills. This is a confidential relationship.

Referral Assistance - I maintain a comprehensive list of specialists who may be helpful in the event of a concern beyond the scope of school counseling services.

Coordination of Services - I also serve as the team lead for SST (Student Success Team) formerly I&RS as well as coordinate 504 plans.

How to meet with Mrs. Pease - Students can arrange a time to come to my office individually or with a small group. Students can write me a note, fill out a referral form or tell their teacher that they would like to meet with me. Parents/Guardians, teachers, principals or any staff member may refer students to the counseling office at any time.

What might a student talk about while in the counseling office?

Feelings about him/herself

Difficulty in making or getting along with friends

A family problem/concern

A school problem

A fear or worry

What might a student do in the counseling office?

Talk about things that are important to children

Talk about feelings

Work on a plan to reach a goal

Read stories that help students learn and understand more about themselves

Go to a safe place to calm down when feeling upset, angry or nervous

Play games to learn how to relate to others

Benefits of Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Programs

Prepare students for the challenges of the future by supporting academic, career and personal/social/emotional development and community participation

Teaches the skills for a lifetime of learning, career self-management, and social interaction

Relates educational programs to the next steps and future success

Broadens knowledge of our changing world

Advocates for the individual student

Develops decision making and problem solving skills

Assist in acquiring knowledge of self and others

Enhances personal development

Benefits for Students

Prepares students for the challenges of the future by supporting academic, career, and personal/social/emotional development and community participation

Teaches the skills for a lifetime of learning, career self-management and social interactions

Relates educational programs to the next steps and future success

Broadens knowledge of our changing world

Advocates for the individual student

Develops decision making and problem solving skills

Assist in acquiring knowledge of self and others

Enhances personal development

Benefits for Parents

Prepares their children for the challenges of the future

Develops a system for their child's long-range planning and learning

Ties academics to their child's next steps

Provides support for parents in advocating for their child's academic, career and personal development

Increases opportunities for parent/school interaction

Facilitates parent access to school and community resources

Benefits for Teachers

Supports academic success of each student

Provides for an interdisciplinary team effort to address student needs and educational goals

Provides consultation to assist teachers in their guidance role