School Counselor
Mrs. Smith
What does a School Counselor do?
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Meets with students individually and in small groups
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Gains understanding through observation and participation in the classroom
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Meets with students to discuss important topics such as friendship, emotions and even careers
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Works with teachers and families to help students achieve
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Helps all students grow as happy, healthy, and successful individuals
You might contact me if...
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Your child says they have difficulty with friends at school
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Your child is having difficulty with changes in your family such as divorce, remarriage, new baby, job change, loss, etc.
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Your child is having difficulty following the rules at school
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Your child does not want to come to school
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You are in need of community resources
Your child may be referred to me by...
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You
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Principals
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The School Nurse
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Another Staff Member
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Your child
Confidentiality
In counseling situations, confidentiality is maintained except:
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In cases of suspected abuse or neglect
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If a child poses a danger to self or others
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If a child and/or parent/guardian gives permission to share information
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance. This means that anything you share with me is kept private. Information that I gather through meetings with students and parents/guardians will be shared only on a "need-to-know" basis. When information needs to be shared, I will assess who needs to know and what information they need to know to best support students and their families