Separation Anxiety Newsletter

Lori Morin, School Counselor

Washington Elementary

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (AM)

412-344-2145

Jefferson Elementary

 Monday, Wednesday, Friday (PM)

412-344-2167

LMorin@MTLSD.net

What is Elementary School Counseling?

The Elementary school counseling program is 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 and short-term individual counseling

!    Works collaboratively with teachers and staff

!    Consults with parents

!    Provides information and/or referrals for community resources to families

Classroom Guidance Lessons…

Every classroom participates in regular classroom guidance lessons.  Lesson topics address academic, personal/social and career national standards developed by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).  

Kindergarten-Cooperation Skills

1^st Grade-Social Skills

2^nd Grade-Self Management Skills

3^rd Grade-Conflict Resolution Skills and Study Skills

4^th Grade-Bully Prevention

5^th Grade-Relationship Skills, Leadership Skills and Middle School Transition

Literature, games, artwork and discussion are incorporated to teach these life-long interpersonal skills!

Small Group and Individual Counseling Lessons…

Students may participate in short term small group or individual counseling lessons for a variety of topics based on parent, teacher or administrative referral.  Participation requires parental consent.  Referrals for community recourses are also available.