Guidance
The Elementary School Guidance Counselor…
* Counsels individually with children
* Conducts small group counseling sessions
* Teaches monthly guidance lessons in classrooms
* Consults with parents and teachers concerning children
* Provides parent education and information regarding their children
* Obtains information on community resources for families
* Emphasizes Character Education
In individual and/or Group counseling we…
* help children cope with difficult and/or unchangeable life events.
* help children recognize and make use of his/her potential.
* give children the opportunity to share their feelings and concerns.
* help foster positive decision-making skills.
* work on building children’s self-esteem and confidence.
* have children learn the skills necessary to become respectful, responsible members of the community.
Topics taught during classroom guidance may include...
* Character Education - Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Cooperation, Kindness, Courtesy, Helpfulness, Service, Integrity, Justice, Fairness, Self-Discipline, Dependability, Self-Confidence, Self-Direction, and Perseverance.
* Individual Differences
* Peer Relations
* Substance Abuse
* Awareness & Prevention
* Career Awareness and exploration
* Study & Organizational skills
* Decision making and problem solving skills
* Communication skills
* Self-esteem
* Safety
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