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The goal of a counseling program is to help all children get the most out of their school experience. A huge part of this process is integrating Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) into our classrooms and our school. Your support and cooperation can help make your child’s school year a rewarding experience.
What is Social/Emotional Learning?(SEL)
What is Social/Emotional Learning?(SEL)
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Classroom Lessons
Classroom Lessons
Classroom guidance can include whole-group instruction, discussion, working in groups, art activities, and role-playing. Topics covered in classroom guidance may include: self-esteem building, social skill development, self-regulation, conflict resolution, and bullying prevention. Units are developed based on the needs of all students.
Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling is available for all students. Students can be referred by themselves, teachers, or parents. During individual counseling, students are empowered to create their own goals and to use their strengths to make positive choices. Individual counseling will vary based on the student's needs, but may include discussions about: improving academic skills, relationship building, anger management, coping with death or loss, dealing with crisis situations.
Small Groups
Small Groups
Small groups allow the School Counselor to work with students on a targeted topic that they might share. Groups are usually formed based on a need identified by students, teachers, or parents. Parent permission is obtained before groups begin. Topics covered in group counseling may include: new student orientation, developing healthy friendships, divorce or mixed family dynamics, and reducing test anxiety.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is an important part of the counseling process. Students are encouraged to share the conversations they have with the counselor with their families.
Responsive Services
Responsive Services
Students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to contact the School Counselor with any questions or concerns they may have. Students may contact the School Counselor using the referral slips outside the Counselor's office or via Google Form. Teacher consultations can cover behavioral or academic concerns and goals, classroom interventions, behavior management, or personal/social needs of students. Parent consultations can focus upon concerns at school or home, parenting strategies, or developmental concerns.
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