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In order to address the social and emotional needs of young adolescents, the school counseling program offers individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention and resource / referral services.
Services
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is a service offered to all students. Students may be referred for counseling by a parent, a teacher or themselves. Counseling can be ongoing or short-term based on the problem/situation. Issues that a school counselor might address with students:
Individual counseling is a service offered to all students. Students may be referred for counseling by a parent, a teacher or themselves. Counseling can be ongoing or short-term based on the problem/situation. Issues that a school counselor might address with students:
Many times, students will request a visit with the counselor regarding a situation at school and we will meet briefly to try to resolve the situation. These types of visits do not require prior permission from a parent, however I encourage students to go home and share with parents and guardians that we spoke and explain why we met. The counselor does not see students for discipline, but rather to assist in conflict resolution so that the student may return to class and have productive work time.
If a student requires on-going counseling, the counselor will contact the parent to discuss the issues. Serious behavior problems or certain family issues may require more in-depth counseling at an outside agency. Your school counselor can assist you with more information about resources in the community for counseling.
Small Group Counseling
Small group counseling is a service provided to all students. Students may be invited to join a small group during the course of the school year. A school counselor can cover many issues in small group counseling such as family change/divorce, grief, organization, etc. The groups I have offered most consistently are peer/social in nature.
If a student requires on-going counseling, the counselor will contact the parent to discuss the issues. Serious behavior problems or certain family issues may require more in-depth counseling at an outside agency. Your school counselor can assist you with more information about resources in the community for counseling.
Small Group Counseling
Small group counseling is a service provided to all students. Students may be invited to join a small group during the course of the school year. A school counselor can cover many issues in small group counseling such as family change/divorce, grief, organization, etc. The groups I have offered most consistently are peer/social in nature.
Each year is a bit different and the needs of our current students usually dictate what types of groups are offered. I will always ask for written parent permission before including a student in a small counseling group.
Confidentiality is an important part of small group work, but it can be a difficult concept for kids, In order to avoid the problems that arise when students go home and tell their parents they can't share anything about group because "it's a secret," I usually explain it like this: each student can feel free to share what the topic was in group or what he or she said in group but not what other students have shared. Students who break the confidentiality of group and discuss things outside of group with others may be asked to leave the group. Small groups are for sharing and problem-solving and all students should feel safe in their group.
You can reach Mrs. Stimmler at 609-737-4004 ext. 4125