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Meet our Child Development Counselor
Meet our Child Development Counselor
Kimberly Turchyn
Kimberly Turchyn
Hello everyone, I am Kimberly Turchyn. I have been a Child Development Counselor with Northern Lights Public Schools for over 12 years and in that time I have been able to work with some incredible students, families and staff. My role is to provide support to students, by helping them to navigate through academic, personal, and social challenges by understanding and addressing their unique needs. With a background in Social Work , I have developed a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of human behavior, mental health, and social systems. I am deeply committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student feels valued, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential.
If you would like to connect with me please email kimberly.turchyn@nlsd.ab.ca
Child Developement Counselors' Role
Child Developement Counselors' Role
To provide universal, targeted, and individualized supports.
To work in partnership with community agencies, school staff, students, and families.
Provide preventative services and information on a variety of topics.
Empower students by focusing on strengths.
Promote positive mental health.
Mental Health Support (developing plans to support/manage diagnosed mental illness while in school fro Anxiety, ODD, OCD, Autism, ADHD, Depression and more).
Suicidal Ideation (developing safety plans, contacting families, connecting with appropriate resources).
Parent support (agency navigation, education and referral to outside supports).
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