HOW DOES THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR WORK?
Counseling is conducted with students and parents individually and in small groups when requested and determined appropriate. It is short-term, voluntary, and confidential. Parental permission is obtained prior to any individual or group counseling. Students are seen my the counselor when: • Parents request and indicate a need and desire that the counselor meet with their children. • Students request counseling. • Teachers, administrators, or other school staff refer the student. Parents are informed of counseling groups for children and adults. Group counseling sessions for children focus on building self-esteem, learning how to make or keep friends, developing good study habits, improving communication skills, preparing for the intermediate school, and coping with changing family situations. Topics for parent groups include child-rearing concerns, child development, and methods parents may use to help children experience healthy development and success in school. WHAT ARE THE BENEFIT
