School Counselor

 

Welcome to Hixon Elementary School Counseling!


Guidance Counseling

What does an elementary school counselor do?

  • Helps ALL children
  • Teaches classroom guidance lesson
  • Works with children individually and in small group
  • Consults with parents and teachers
  • Conducts parent workshops
  • Assists with crisis intervention

How does a student get to see the counselor?

  • The student may ask to go to the counselor’s office
  • A parent, teacher and/or administrator can refer a student
  • Aschool friend may invite him or her for a special visit

What might a student talk about while in the counseling office?

  • Feelings about him/herself
  • Difficulty in making or gettingalong with friends
  • A family problem
  • A school problem
  • A fear or worry
  • A physical concern
  • The need for a little tenderloving care
What might a student do in the counselor’s office?
  • Talk about things that are important to children
  • Use puppets to help express feelings and problems
  • Talk about feelings
  • Work on a plan to reach a goal
  • Read stories
  • Go to a safe place to calm down when feeling upset
  • Play games to learn ways to relate to others

In any counseling situation, confidentiality is maintained except:

  • In cases of suspected abuse or neglect.
  • If a child poses a danger to self or others.
  • The child and/or parent/guardian gives permission to share information


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