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School Counseling

what is SCHOOL COUNSELING?

A professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students, academic, personal/social and career development needs. As a school counselor, I am an educator trained in school counseling. My goal at Horizon is to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program designed to meet the needs of ALL  of our elementary students.

COUNSELOR Confidentiality.

The rules of confidentiality for counselors are very different from those of teachers.  Confidentiality is important to maintain a trusting relationship with students.  Students are told that what they tell Mrs. Anderson is a 'secret' unless someone is in danger.  Only then will Mrs. Anderson tell someone to make sure they are safe and healthy.  Information is never disclosed to other staff members, parents, or students unless permission is granted from that particular student.  If a student discloses information deemed crucial to a child's safety or well-being, the student is informed that his/her parents must be notified.

Types of Counseling

 

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Assistance provided to some students who may need help to overcome social and/or personal problems that interfere with learning.  Individual Counselingthecommunity and consultation with parents and other staff to help meet the needs of students at home and in the classroom.

 

GROUP COUNSELING/LUNCH BUNCHES

A support group for students who share a common concern.  Parent permission is required to participate. 

 

CLASSROOM COUNSELING - ACES
Assistance provided to all students to succeed and interact with their peers.  These lessons are taught in the classroom once a week. 

 

COLLABORATION

Activities to connect parents and families with resources in the community and consultation with parents and other staff to help meet the needs of students at home and in the community. 
 

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