Counselor's Corner
Counseling Services:
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1. Crisis Counseling
2. Parent Consultations 3. Individual Counseling 4. Small Group Counseling 5. Classroom Presentations 6. Referrals for outside services and community resources are available for students and families. |
StudentsWE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU WITH
Making and keeping friends. Setting goals for academic success. Working with others. Feeling good about yourself. Adjusting to a new school. Managing your feelings (stress, worry, anger). Dealing with peer pressure and bullying. |
ParentsWE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU WITH
1. Improving parent-child communications. 2. Exploring ways to help student succeed in academic, personal and social development. 3. Providing referrals for community resources. |
Web Links for Counseling Articles
Parenting"First of all, parenting is not easy." "Mindfulness-based parenting class taught me to slow things down."
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Media & TechnologyWhen should you get your kid a phone? Media Guidelines? The pressure created by Social Media? Check out Common Sense Media.
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AnxietyWhat is Social Anxiety? School Anxiety? Test Anxiety? Links to books and articles on managing anxiety and dealing with embarrassment.
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ADHD |
Academic MotivationSchoolwork may feel overwhelming. Learn how to help your middle-schooler.
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DiversityExplore topics related to gender spectrum, gender identity and expression, as well as LGBTQ-inclusive education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Counselor’s office? Am I in trouble if I see the School Counselor?
Will you notify me if you spoke to my child? How do parents contact the counselor?
Will you notify me if you spoke to my child? How do parents contact the counselor?
Resources
The role of counselors is to work with students and parents to help students' academic, behavioral and social growth.
While we do not provide therapy or long term counseling, we can recognize and respond to mental health needs and help families in seeking resources.
While we do not provide therapy or long term counseling, we can recognize and respond to mental health needs and help families in seeking resources.
Please remember, your student does not need to be “in crisis” to receive support from a counselor.
Get Involved: SchoolEVERY DAY – ALL SCHOOL DAY
School success goes hand in hand with good attendance. Help your child succeed in school. |
Helpful Tip: SleepSLEEP MORE – ACHIEVE MORE
Set a regular bed time routine. Have your backpack and clothes ready the night before. |
AoA's Counseling Team