Counseling Information

What is a School Counselor?   Click HERE for the PSEA Infographic


How does a student see the School Counselor?

  • Self-referral
  • Request of another counselor
  • Parent request
  • Administrative referral
  • Teacher or other staff referral
  • Referral by friend(s)

Why do parents contact the school counselor?

  • Concerns over student achievement
  • Family health concerns
  • Adjusting to a new school
  • Test interpretation
  • Discussing special needs of their child
  • Early discussion of potential crises
  • Family difficulties or concerns

 

School Counselors help children by…

  • Promoting positive attitudes among students toward self, family, peers and community
  • Assisting students in learning how school performance relates to future opportunities
  • Developing and delivering classroom guidance lessons that teach skills such as healthy decision making, resolving conflicts and respecting others
  • Working collaboratively with students, parents and teachers to identify and remove barriers to learning
  • Supporting students by teaching skills for achieving success
  • Helping students to recognize and make the best of their abilities
  • Counseling students individually and in groups
  • Providing support during personal crisis
  • Supporting teachers and other staff