Counseling Program
Our counseling program is intended to help students be successful at school. We work one-on-one with students, conduct groups, and visit the classroom for guidance lessons. Our goal is to increase our students' sense of community at Shoal Creek. We will focus on embracing our differences, finding our personal strengths, and recognizing strengths in others.
Our Mission
Our mission of the counseling program at Shoal Creek Elementary School is to create a positive environment where students can identify their own unique leadership talents and make a positive difference in our school, our community and the world. We are committed to providing a comprehensive school counseling program where students can learn and grow socially, personally and academically.
What we do...
Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Oakes and Mrs. O'Riley use a variety of therapy interventions including play therapy. Research shows that play allows children a way to help them reconcile their thoughts, process their problems, and manage stress. While playing is a fun activity for children, it also can be a way to help them express their thoughts and feelings and develop coping skills.
"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But, for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." Fred Rogers
A Word about Confidentiality
Privacy and confidentiality are essential to having an effective school counseling program. Shoal Creek School recognizes the importance of good communication and close working relationships between students, parents, and the school. While communicating ways that parents and teachers may help a student, every effort will be made to protect student and parent privacy rights except under certain limited conditions. These conditions generally include safety issues (harm to self and/or others), legal issues, and professional responsibilities. If you would like more information about counseling related ethics click here.
LPS Student Guidance and Counseling
"The Liberty 53 School District's comprehensive guidance program provides important benefits to all students at all grade levels by addressing their personal/social, academic and career development needs."
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