Berlin Elementary School
SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Jessica Heinz Karen Chesser
Jessica Heinz Karen Chesser
Safe Respectful Ready
Monday - Friday
8:15 am - 4:00 pm
We visit each classroom weekly throughout the school year and have the chance to interact with every student during these lessons. Lessons typically last 45 minutes in length and cover topics such as coping skills, understanding feelings of self and others, problem solving skills, friendship skills, and career awareness.
Some students can benefit from one-on-one counseling regarding academic, social, or emotional challenges. I can provide students with brief counseling for 6-8 weeks. If it is determined that futher counseling would be best, I can refer to an outside counselor.
A variety of small groups are offered to students who may benefit from spending some extra time developing academic, social, or emotional skills along with their peers, and to students who are coping with similar life situations. Groups can have anywhere from 3-8 members and usually meet once a week during lunch for several weeks.