Small Group Counseling is provided to students throughout the school year as needed. Students are placed into small groups (3-6 students) with parental permission. Parent permission is good for one school year. New permission slips are required at the beginning of the new school year. Students are selected for groups based on need and referral. While teachers and administration often make referrals, parents are also welcome to refer their own students to check in with the school counselor.

Groups are designed to build skills that a student will need to be successful in the classroom and beyond. Typically, groups meet once a week for 30 minutes and run for 8-10 weeks. Group offerings may include building confidence, self-esteem, friendship skills, grief, family changes, social skills, anger management and managing emotions.

Please keep in mind that a group setting is not always appropriate for every student. A referral to the counselor is not a guarantee of placement in a group.

If you would like to refer your child, or would simply like to learn more, please feel free to contact me by e-mail jfrey@pleasantonusd.net, or by phone Tuesdays-Thursdays at Alisal: (925)426-4200.