Departments

Services provided by an elementary guidance counselor may include:

1. Individual Counseling: The Guidance Counselor meets one-on-one with students to address their specific concerns and challenges. They provide a safe and confidential space for students to discuss personal issues such as academic difficulties, social relationships, self-esteem, and emotional well-being. Through counseling, they help students develop coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and emotional resilience.

2. Group Counseling: The Guidance Counselor organizes and leads small group counseling sessions focused on specific topics such as friendship skills, anger management, study skills, or self-esteem. These group sessions provide students with an opportunity to learn from and support one another while developing important social and emotional skills.

3. Conflict Resolution: The Guidance Counselor acts as a mediator to help students resolve conflicts and build healthy relationships. They teach students effective communication and problem-solving skills, encouraging them to find peaceful resolutions to conflicts with peers or within the school environment.

4. Crisis Intervention: In times of crisis or emergency situations, such as natural disasters or incidents affecting the school community, the guidance counselor provides immediate support to students, helping them cope with trauma, grief, or anxiety. They collaborate with school staff and external resources to ensure the well-being of students during challenging times.

5. Parent and Teacher Collaboration: The Guidance Counselor works closely with parents and teachers to support the holistic development of students. They provide guidance to parents on parenting strategies, offer resources for supporting their children; social and emotional growth, and facilitate effective communication between parents and teachers to ensure a collaborative approach in addressing student needs.