Student Services

Individual counseling may occur during a single session, or a few consecutive sessions. Because of the nature of being in a school setting, school counselors meet with students individually 3-6 times. Sessions usually last about 15-30 minutes. If a child continues to have difficulties, appropriate community resources for long-term counseling can be provided.

Here are examples of topics covered in individual counseling:

• Grief/Loss

• Adjustments/Transitions

• Behavior

• Decision-making

• Friendships

• Academics

• Family Changes

Small group counseling provides an environment where students can learn new skills and explore topics with their peers. Groups may be based on schoolwide data, parent referral, teacher referral and/or self referral from children. Groups are typically 30 minutes and last 4- 6 weeks. S tudents work in groups of 3-6 on a particular topic or skill during small group counseling.

We have a variety of small groups available. Groups allow children to develop coping skills, a sense of belonging and to realize that they are not alone in their concerns. Groups include:

• School Success

• Coping Skills

• Self-Esteem

• Social Skills /Friendship

• Anxiety

• Building Resilience

All students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade receive guidance lessons throughout the year covering a variety of topics in 3 main areas of development: personal/social, academic, and career.

Classroom Guidance is an integrative way to reach the highest number of students. Counselors collaborate with classroom teachers to determine the needs of the class and can change topics accordingly.

• Emotion Management

• Problem Solving Skills

• Bullying Prevention

• Study Skills

• Empathy

• Career Exploration

• Conflict Resolution

• Diversity Appreciation

• Transition to Middle School