School Counseling
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Counseling Services
Individual Counseling
Here at Westminster Elementary School I provide a safe, comfortable and confidential environment for students so that they may discuss many topics regarding their personal/social problems, career goals as well as academic difficulties.
Some topics that we may discuss include: peer and friendship issues, stress, time management, goal-setting, academic planning, bullying, family changes or stressors, social skills, organization, career exploration and development of problem solving skills.
Small Group Counseling
Throughout the year, I will be offering many groups. Group topics are based on student need. These are the following groups that may be typical in any given school year:
- Social skills
- Grief
- Friendships
- Kids Against Bullying Club
- Divorce or Changing families
- Organization/Study Skills
Classroom Guidance Lessons
Throughout the year, I will provide many classroom lessons that are geared specifically to the needs of the students and the school. Some examples of classroom lessons are:
- Friendship and Importance of Being Nice
- Bullying Awareness
- Gossiping/Rumors
- Career Exploration
- Character Development
- Cooperation or Team Building
- Caring/Empathy
- Helpfulness or Community Service
- Integrity
- Self-Discipline/ Dependability
- Self Confidence, etc
Academic Interventions
I provide many academic interventions such as helping students with time management, classroom observations, weekly assessments of student progress and provide supplementary interventions unique to each student’s specific needs to ensure that every student will excel to their highest academic potential.
Behavioral Interventions
I collaborate with administration and faculty to facilitate behavioral interventions for students in need of support in the areas of safety, respect, and responsibility.
Collaboration
I work closely with staff, administration and parents to monitor the progress of students and to ensure that effective interventions are provided. I attend weekly meetings discussing student concerns related to academics, social/emotional, and school behaviors. In addition, I work closely with middle school counselors and fifth graders preparing them for the transition to middle school.
