Classroom
Counseling
Regular
classroom instruction is provided to students by school counselors and is
reinforced by teachers. Classroom lessons
are in the academic, career and personal/social areas.
The School
Environment
To become familiar with facilities and
procedures
To learn more about the school
counseling program and the role of the school counselor
Self and
Others
To understand characteristics,
abilities and interests
To recognize and respect the feelings,
needs, and uniqueness of others
Attitudes
and Behaviors
To understand how feelings and
behaviors are related to consequences
To learn how behavior can be changed
Decision-making
and Problem Solving
To understand the decision-making and
problem-solving process
To know when and how to ask for help
Individual
Planning
Interpersonal Skills
To learn appropriate social skills
To learn how to appropriately express
feelings
To learn conflict resolution skills
To learn how to cooperate within a
group
School Success Skills
To develop a positive attitude about
school and learning
To learn how to set goals and
priorities
To be academically successful
Career Awareness
To understand and value the world of
work
To understand the correlation between
interests, abilities, and occupations
Community Involvement
To appreciate one’s home, school and
community and to be a positive contributing member of one’s environment
Parent
Consultation
The school
counselor is available to all parents of our students. Some of the areas in which we may work
together are: new student orientation,
home/school relations, self-esteem building, parenting issues, dealing with
crisis, referrals to community agencies, and helping students achieve success
academically, personally, and socially.
Teacher Consultation
In addition
to providing direct classroom instruction, the school counselor assists and
consults with teachers in areas such as: facilitating the Teacher Support Team
(TST), guidance related activities, group dynamics, behavior managements,
conflict resolution, crisis intervention, special school wide activities, and
special committees.
System
Support
Students who
need or desire more work in developmental guidance, or other issues, may
participate in individual or group counseling sessions with the school
counselor.
Some of the common groups include: Building Self Esteem Improving Peer
Relations, Improving Communication Skills, Making Better Choices, Coping with
Change, Dealing with Stress, Coping with Separation and Divorce, Coping with
Crisis, and Anger Management.
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