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What Does the School Counselor Do?
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Classroom Guidance Teaches in the regular classroom setting to all students in grades K-6 Focuses on developing skills for personal, social and academic success in students Several topics are covered, including: - Bully prevention - Calming down steps - Conflict resolution - Empathy - Friendship skills - Goal setting - Identifying feelings - Martin Luther King, Jr. - Multicultural awareness - Personal safety - Problem solving steps - Substance abuse - Transition to 5th and 7th grade - Other topics as needed Group Counseling Group counseling involves a small group of children in which similar needs are addressed outside of the regular classroom guidance lessons. Groups are formed based on need, and may include topics such as: Anger resolution Decision making skills Divorce/blended families Friendship skills Grief/loss Problem solving skills Self confidence Study skills Individual Counseling The school counselor works individually with students to help them better understand and work through their concerns and problems, to better understand themselves and others, and to work toward positive personal, social and academic development. Working Together The school counselor works together with others to help serve the needs of students. This can include referral services to coordinate more in-depth services. Parents/caregivers Classroom teachers Administrators Community resources How does a Student See the School Counselor? Self-referral Request of a counselor Parent referral Administrative referral Teacher or other staff referral Referral by friend(s) Please feel free to contact Ms. Todd regarding any of the counseling services offered at Lewiston-Altura Elementary and Intermediate Schools. |