Why reach out to the School Counselor?
Elementary school counselors are available to help families & children address issues associated with family functioning, social & emotional growth, & development of children.
Some reasons why you might reach out to the school counselor are...
Anxiety
Grief - Recent loss of a loved one
Sadness or Depression
Low Self Esteem
Difficulty controlling emotions
Conflicts with Friends and Peers
Behavioral Issues
Difficulty being successful at school
Academic issues
Test Anxiety
Difficulty being assertive or asking for help
Lacking Social Skills
Self-Harming behaviors or thoughts of suicide
Large Life Changes
Familial Changes
School Counselors provide a number of services for students.
IEP & 504 Services
Your child might have social emotional, social skills, or counseling services on the Individualized Education Plan or 504 Accommodation plan. If you feel your student needs this type of support in the school setting please reach out to me or their teacher!
Short Term Counseling & Solution Focused Counseling
Your child might face different challenges throughout the school year and may require support through short term counseling or solution focused counseling. This might look like participating in small group "lunch bunches" for a 6-8 week period or meeting individually to work on their struggles. These small groups take place during your child's school day to work on various social emotional skills through books, games, hands on experiences, and art! If you feel your student needs this type of support please contact me!