Mrs. Miller - Guidance Counselor

What is School Counseling?

School counseling describes a comprehensive, developmental and systematic program of services based on national standards offered to children in the school environment.  Services are provided by a state certified, professionally trained counselor.  Program services focus on improving developmental and situational concerns related to learning.  (Myrick, 1997; Gladding, 2000; ASCA, 2005)

The Elementary School Counselor…

•         Teaches classroom guidance lessons
•         Facilitates short-term small group counseling
•         Provides immediate, short-term individual counseling
•         Works collaboratively with teachers and staff
•         Consults with parents
•         Participates in curriculum development
•         Provides information and/or referrals for community resources to families

Please contact your school counselor if you have any concerns about your child regarding:

• Family changes (moving, illness, death, divorce or separation)
• Classroom performance
• Sudden changes in behavior at school or home
• Peer relationships
• Self concept

Examples of Topics Addressed During Classroom, Small Group & Individual Counseling Activities*

•  Academic Development
  
  Listening  
  Organization skills      
  Study skills
  Setting goals
  Test preparation
  Middle School preparation
  Stress management 

• Personal/Social Development
   Friendship skills
  Communication skills
   Identification/expression of feelings
  Individual differences
   Decision-making skills
  Conflict resolution skills
  Character development

*Based upon the National Standards developed by the American School Counselor Association.