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Nellie Coffman Middle School Counselors:
Nellie Coffman Middle School Counselors:
Mark Butzko - 760-770-8617 ex 1422 - mbutzko@psusd.us
Cynthia Rodriguez - 760-770-8617 ex 1420 - crodriguez@psusd.us
Renata Flores - 760-770-8617 ex 1434 -rflores1@psusd.us
School Counseling Confidentiality Statement
School Counseling Confidentiality Statement
The counseling relationship between students and their school counselor requires an atmosphere of trust and confidence. Students must trust the school counselor to be able to enter into a meaningful and honest dialogue with the school counselor. However, students should be informed that exceptions to confidentiality exist in which school counselors must inform others of information they obtained in the counseling relationship to prevent serious and foreseeable harm to students themselves or others and if it is legally required.
The counseling relationship between students and their school counselor requires an atmosphere of trust and confidence. Students must trust the school counselor to be able to enter into a meaningful and honest dialogue with the school counselor. However, students should be informed that exceptions to confidentiality exist in which school counselors must inform others of information they obtained in the counseling relationship to prevent serious and foreseeable harm to students themselves or others and if it is legally required.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
The counseling department has an "open door" policy where any student can seek help when in need. Anytime you are not at school and need mental health support, tell a trusted adult near you and call 911, or call your local hospital.
The counseling department has an "open door" policy where any student can seek help when in need. Anytime you are not at school and need mental health support, tell a trusted adult near you and call 911, or call your local hospital.
Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Safe House of the Desert 760-343-3211
Safe House of the Desert 760-343-3211
CA Youth Crisis Line 1-800-843-5200
CA Youth Crisis Line 1-800-843-5200
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Dial 988
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Dial 988
We offer counseling services in the following areas:
We offer counseling services in the following areas:
- Self Referral
Students may fill out the "Counseling Request Form" below to submit a request online. Students will be called out of class when convenient to meet with the counselor.
Students may fill out the "Counseling Request Form" below to submit a request online. Students will be called out of class when convenient to meet with the counselor.
- Teacher Referral
Students may be referred by any teacher or administrator on campus to see one of the counselors. Students will be called out of class when convenient to meet with the counselor.
Students may be referred by any teacher or administrator on campus to see one of the counselors. Students will be called out of class when convenient to meet with the counselor.
- Group Counseling
Often students who are struggling with the same issues will be invited to join group counseling sessions. Group counseling is confidential and students typically meet once a week for 6-10 sessions to discuss relevant issues. Group counseling is often offered for the following topics: Anger Management, Self Esteem, NC Power, and Grief or Loss of a Loved One. Students who are having difficulty getting along with others may be called into the office for a conflict resolution meeting.
Often students who are struggling with the same issues will be invited to join group counseling sessions. Group counseling is confidential and students typically meet once a week for 6-10 sessions to discuss relevant issues. Group counseling is often offered for the following topics: Anger Management, Self Esteem, NC Power, and Grief or Loss of a Loved One. Students who are having difficulty getting along with others may be called into the office for a conflict resolution meeting.
- Classroom Guidance Lessons
The school counselors visit classrooms multiple times throughout the school year and have a chance to interact with every student during these lessons. Lesson topics may include the following: StudentVue and Academic Success, Social/Emotional Learning, Career and College, Preparation for High School
The school counselors visit classrooms multiple times throughout the school year and have a chance to interact with every student during these lessons. Lesson topics may include the following: StudentVue and Academic Success, Social/Emotional Learning, Career and College, Preparation for High School
- Parent Meetings
The school counselors are available to meet with parents to discuss a variety of topics concerning their child may include the following: Parent Conference Meetings, ParentVue and StudentVue to discuss their child's academic success, Student Success Team Meetings (SST), Section 504 Meetings, IEP’s
The school counselors are available to meet with parents to discuss a variety of topics concerning their child may include the following: Parent Conference Meetings, ParentVue and StudentVue to discuss their child's academic success, Student Success Team Meetings (SST), Section 504 Meetings, IEP’s
Nellie Coffman Middle School
Nellie Coffman Middle School
34-603 Plumley Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone: (760)-770-8617
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