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The Referral Process
I work with teachers to identify students that would benefit from individual or group counseling. If children are recommended for group sessions, we are careful to pre-screen for an effective and pleasant experience for all group members.
Parents are also encouraged to request counseling services at any time; in this case teachers will be interviewed to determine how counseling can help the child be successful in the classroom. The most common reasons why children are seen individually include:
Self-esteem. I work with kids on self-understanding and help them build a healthy self-concept. This involves the promotion of a growth mindset and strengths-finder activities.
Coping Strategies. Some children have more challenges with self-control and do well by learning some problem-solving options in a one on one setting. I also focus on being mindful and solution-oriented.
Managing Difficult Life Transitions. Those children that have experienced divorce, a death in the family, traumatic event, or are in a crisis situation will benefit from regular check-ins even if they are receiving outside services.
When More Support Is Needed
As a counselor, I do not engage in long-term therapy. I do work collaboratively with other school based professionals to ensure every child receives additional support as needed. Parents are encouraged to review the list of community resources if they determine that their child would benefit from longer term therapeutic interventions.
I work with teachers to identify students that would benefit from individual or group counseling. If children are recommended for group sessions, we are careful to pre-screen for an effective and pleasant experience for all group members.
Parents are also encouraged to request counseling services at any time; in this case teachers will be interviewed to determine how counseling can help the child be successful in the classroom. The most common reasons why children are seen individually include:
Self-esteem. I work with kids on self-understanding and help them build a healthy self-concept. This involves the promotion of a growth mindset and strengths-finder activities.
Coping Strategies. Some children have more challenges with self-control and do well by learning some problem-solving options in a one on one setting. I also focus on being mindful and solution-oriented.
Managing Difficult Life Transitions. Those children that have experienced divorce, a death in the family, traumatic event, or are in a crisis situation will benefit from regular check-ins even if they are receiving outside services.
When More Support Is Needed
As a counselor, I do not engage in long-term therapy. I do work collaboratively with other school based professionals to ensure every child receives additional support as needed. Parents are encouraged to review the list of community resources if they determine that their child would benefit from longer term therapeutic interventions.