Elementary School Counselors Help... |
* Children develop a better understanding and acceptance of themselves.
* Children cope with family changes.
* Children develop decision making and problem solving skills.
* Children develop socially and emotionally to mature in their relationships with others.
* Children to understand themselves in relation to their own development.
* Parents understand their children's emotions, behaviors, and learning styles. |
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What are Counseling Groups? |
These consist of several students around the same age who share a common concern. The counselor leads activities designed to help the children develop appropriate coping skills. Groups meet weekly over a period of 4-6 weeks. Some types of groups are:
Divorce Groups:
Help students of divorce deal with changes in the family structure.
Grief Groups:
Help students say good-bye to someone close to them. Students address their sadness and learn coping skills.
Social Skills Groups:
Help students find appropriate ways to make and keep friends.
Conflict Resolution Groups:
Teach techniques of listening, clarifying issues and planning for peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Self-Esteem Groups:
Teach students to identify their own abilities and potential. Students learn the importance of their contribution to the school environment.
Anger Control Groups:
Children learn how to be proactive as opposed to reactive in their life experiences at school.
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The Four Components of the Counseling Program: |
Guidance:
Helping all students develop basic life skills in the areas of self confidence, motivation to achieve, decision making, effectiveness, and responsible behavior.
Responsive Services:
With preventive and remedial interventions, the counselor works with student, parents, and other professionals to move students toward resolution of their problems.
Individual Planning:
Students are guided as they manage their educational and personal-social development.
System Support:
School counselors consult with teachers and administrators on behalf of students, parents, and staff. |
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What is Individual Counseling? |
Individual counseling supports students in crisis and those having unique issues unable to be addressed in groups. Individual counseling usually happens once a week, and the number of sessions varies. Individual counseling should be viewed as a short term teaching and support service rather than therapy.
If you would like your child to participate in a counseling group, or if your child needs individual counseling please call Tangela Bluitt-Griggs at 281-878-0340 to get information on how to give your written consent for counseling.
Despite denial of permission, your child will still participate in all other counseling related services such as: classroom instruction, schoolwide activities, and crisis intervention. |
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To Contact Tangela Bluitt-Griggs, Our Counselor: |
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