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Group counseling is an efficient, effective and positive way of providing direct service to students with academic, career and social/emotional developmental issues and situational concerns. By allowing individuals to develop insights into themselves and others, group counseling makes it possible for more students to achieve healthier personal adjustment, cope with the stress of a rapidly changing and complex environment and learn to communicate and cooperate with others. Students must obtain guardian consent to participate in groups.
Available groups for 2026-2027
The Mindful Approach
Leader: Tiffany Mundy
Who: OHVA Students in grades 6-8
What: For any student that is struggling with perceived anxiousness. This is a place to learn coping skills and bring normalcy to common struggles and feelings of anxiousness. Students create a toolbox for them to use as visual to support them with their anxiety and feelings.
When: Fall and Spring (Testing focus in the spring)
Sign up: Coming Soon
Grief Group
Leader: Ruth Brown (and Cornerstone Counselor)
Who: OHVA Students in grades 6-8
What: Students who have experienced the loss of a close friend or family member
Learn about the stages of grieving and feelings connected to grieving
Create a safe community to talk to kids they can relate to in their grief.
When: Fall and Spring
**Group to support students ran by OHVA School Counselors in between groups may be offered in December and January.
Sign up: Coming Soon
Beating the Holiday Blues Workshop:
Leader: Emily Boarman & Ruth Brown
Who: OHVA Students in grades 6-8
What: Beating the Holiday Blues Workshop is 3 sessions that will be offered in December for all middle school students who are in need of support before the holidays. This is a safe space where students will be able to talk about their feelings and help one another. Sessions will focus on what are the holiday blues, how to manage and cope, as well as supporting family members around you.
When: December
Sign up: Coming Soon
ROX:
Leader: Emily Boarman
Who: OHVA Female Students in grades 7-8
What: ROX (Ruling Our Experiences) is a 20 session evidence-based curriculum to help girls succeed in relationships, academics and life by building their confidence and self-esteem. ROX provides support, motivation, connection and education to girls in the areas of their lives where and when they need it most.
When: January - March
Sign up: Coming Soon
Random Acts of Kindness Club:
Leader: Shelby Hunter & Ruth Brown
Who: OHVA Students in grades 6-8
What: To build self-esteem and raise school morale by showing every person at our school that they really can make a difference by bringing them together in a cooperative, caring way.
When: November
Sign up: Coming Soon
Level Up
Leaders: Amanda Oberhouse & Tiffany Mundy
Who: OHVA Male Students in grades 6-8
What: Level up is designed for middle school boys who want to grow in confidence, build health relationships, manage stress in positive ways, and set goals for success in school and life. Through conversations, activities and team-building experiences, student will develope coping skills, communication strategies, and s strong mindset for handling challenges both inside and outside of school. The group encourages respect, acountability, and person growth in a supportive environment.
When: Fall & Spring
Sign up: Coming Soon
Be Bold: Build Your Social Confidence
Leader: Megan Halpin, Syntero School Based Clinician
Who: OHVA Students in grades 6-8
What: Are you missing out because social anxiety holds you back? Students in this group will learn how to ease feelings of shyness, start reaching their social goals, and create lasting and rewarding connections.
When: TBD
Sign up: Coming Soon
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