Group is a great way for a small group of students (4-6 students) to gain extra support, instruction, and "talk" time with the counselor. Groups typically last 4-6 sessions and take place during the school day - typically not during recess times - so permission from the teacher and parents are arranged prior to participation. If you are interested in your child participating in a group, just let me or his/her teacher know.
Possible Group Topics
( Availability is based on the amount of need. If a group is unavailable, the counselor is able to work with a student individually to cope):
Possible Group Topics
( Availability is based on the amount of need. If a group is unavailable, the counselor is able to work with a student individually to cope):
Go FISH: Parents separated or divorced? In this group, we are FISH -Families In Separate Homes- swimming together with some common experiences...discussing family changes and learning from other students about what helps when family changes are occurring.
Cool Cats: Learn how to control your anger in positive, non-violent ways.
All about Me: Learn how to feel better about yourself and proud of who you are.
Lean on Me: Need help making and keeping friends? Learn how to get along with others, start, and maintain friendships.
Good Grief: If you have lost someone, learn the five stages of grief and how to cope.
Middle School Jitters: Are you nervous about middle school? Change is tough and scary sometimes -- but middle school has a lot to offer! Talk about what the changes will be, what to expect, and how to make the most of this transition.
Personal Space Camp: An on-going group for students who need additional assistance with personal space and appropriate touching/playing. Staff and/or parents make a "camp" referral for follow up from our classroom guidance lesson using the book by Julia Cook "Personal Space Camp".
Wildcats Rock and Roar!: Transitions bring on lots of changes - new friends, new routines -- changes, changes, changes! Share and receive support in your transition to BES- most of all have a place to ask questions, share stories, and meet people who will help you down the road to making BES feel like home...because Wildcats Rock and Roar!
Superstar Students: All students are stars --- some need help organizing, managing, and completing their work to maintain their "shine"! Assistance with school work, organization at school and home, and celebrating successes is what we do with our Superstars!
Girl World: For support in all that is "girl" - relationships, body changes, groups/cliques, and more!