Classroom Counseling



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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