Following the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Counseling Association, and the American School Counselor Association guidelines, we encourage and support our Mavericks so they can grow in...

• Being assertive

• Recognizing, refusing, and reporting bullying

• Using Self Talk to manage emotions and build confidence

• Dealing with positive and negative emotions appropriately

• Skills for learning such as focusing and listening

• Identifying and maintaining healthy friendships

• Establishing a positive reputation

Group Counseling - Small groups focus on social skills. The children have the opportunity to learn more about themselves and to develop strategies and skills to positively impact their school day. Small groups are about 3-6 students and meet once a week for 6 weeks. Each session is about 30 minutes. Students can be referred by the teachers, parents, and RtI committee. Students can also refer themselves!

Small group topics:

• anger management

• family changes (divorce, remarriage)

• friendship

• anxiety/stress

• study skills

• self control

• self esteem

• grief

Individual Counseling - Individual counseling is a responsive service in which we seek to meet the student's immediate needs and concerns. Counseling is offered throughout the school year in a confidential setting. Students can be referred by a teacher, parent, self, and RtI committee. Individual counseling requires parent permission (signed permission slip). School counseling is goal-oriented and generally short-term in nature. Sessions are about 30 minutes long, once a week, for 6 weeks. After 6 weeks, if a student still needs ongoing counseling or therapy, a referral to outside agencies or therapists in the community will be provided.