These occur as needed to address a temporary need of your student (ex: a friend is being mean, changes in family, or a student just needs to talk). My goal is to create a safe place to work through problems.

Sometimes a student requires one-on-one counseling services in order to work through various difficulties. Topics include anger, stress management, anxiety, academic struggles, in-class behavior, low self-esteem. ( I do not conduct therapy, only solution-focused brief counseling.).

Small counseling groups give students unique opportunities to develop specific skills or to focus on a specific topic while connecting with their peers and building relationships. Small group topics are determined based on the need of the small group.

Topics include:

• New Student Support

• Friendship Skills

• Social Skills

• Managing Emotions (anger, worry, stress)

• Changing Families

• Self-Control

• Mindfulness

• Stress Management

• Building Self-Esteem

• Grief Recovery

• Study Skills

• Conflict Resolution

• Leadership/Responsibility

To reach all students, I conduct classroom counseling lessons throughout the year based on students' needs and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards. Topics include the following: creating/setting SMART goals, self care, study skills, stress management, bullying prevention, career development, and test anxiety and preparation.

• Consultation with parents, students, teachers, and administrators

• Crisis Intervention

• Restorative Conversations