Role of a School Counselor

How Do Counselors Help?

Classroom Lessons: Elementary counselors teach SEL (social and emotional learning) lessons in classrooms on topics such as coping skills, decision making, social awareness, career exploration, and bullying prevention.

Small Groups: Counselors may see small groups of 4-5 students to review topics taught in classes or offer additional support in an area of SEL that the student struggles with. 

Individual Counseling: Counselors work with students individually as needed, or for a short term counseling. School counselors should not be confused with mental health professionals.  We are unable to provided on-going or therapeutic services to students.  

School Counseling is for EVERYONE

School Counselors work with all students in the school to learn about:

• Feelings

• Problem Solving

• Friendships  and conflict

• Accepting differences

• Social Skills

• Career Awareness

• Managing Behavior

• Bullying Prevention

• And more!