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Welcome to the 25/26 school year!
Mrs. Taylor Boro
Mrs. Taylor Boro
Last names A - G
616-786-1016
Mrs. Mayra Vazquez
Mrs. Mayra Vazquez
Last names H - P
vazquezm@westottawa.net
616-786-1006
Miss Katie Anderson
Miss Katie Anderson
Last names Q - Z
andersonk@westottawa.net
616-786-1002
About Us! ✨
Middle school counselors play a vital role in supporting students during one of the most important and challenging times in their development. We help students navigate academic, social, and emotional changes, offering support on everything from study skills and peer relationships to conflict resolution and goal setting.
Counselors work closely with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a safe and supportive school environment. Whether it’s helping a student deal with anxiety, plan for high school, or build healthy friendships, middle school counselors are dedicated to helping every student thrive.
List of healthy coping skills
Journal about how you're feeling
Talk to a safe person
Deep breathing
Movement (yoga, stretching, exercise)
Puzzles
Reading
Music
Crafts / art
Spend time outside
Bake / cook something
Why are coping skills important?
Coping skills help people regulate their emotions. Our bodies can have physical and mental responses to emotions, which coping skills can help regulate. Emotions are normal, and it's okay to let your body experience them! Using coping skills help our bodies process big emotions.
How can parents help?
Talk to your kids about how to cope with their emotions. Model healthy coping skills for your kids and talk about the importance of using them! If your child is struggling to use healthy coping skills, consider connecting with their school counselor or a mental health therapist.
The Harbor Lights Counseling Department has an Amazon wishlist of items we would appreciate having to support our students.
A resource closet for students is located within our Student Center. We're always looking for donations of toiletries!
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