EC-Grade 8 Guidance Office

Learning for Lives of Purpose

Our school counselor is a trained counselor with a mental health perspective who assists students with school-related issues and other developmental needs by:

• Counseling students individually and in groups
• Consulting with teachers, parents and the principal
• Coordinating referrals with resources and counselors outside of school
• Conducting classroom activities related to guidance needs
• Serving on our Student Support Team

Why might a student see the school counselor?

• To develop problem-solving skills
• To learn stress-management techniques
• To learn strategies for effective social skills
• To build up self-esteem
• To talk about fears, worries, or other concerns hindering the learning process

How is counseling set up?

• Students may ask to see the counselor
• Parents, teachers or the principal may request counselor involvement.
• The counselor may initiate contact

If your child is invited to participate in group counseling, the parent/guardian will be notified by the counselor.