Promoting wellness for the whole school community through prevention, education, counseling and crisis intervention.

Did you know….?

The Freedom Elementary School Guidance Counselor is there to help all children gain the confidence, skill and support they need to succeed in school.

What does a Counselor do?

· Classroom activities
· Individual student counseling
· Support & resources for parents & caregivers
· Support & resources for teachers & other school staff
· Prevention education
· Helps children & families face crisis & celebrate successes
· Helps develop peer leaders
· Career awareness activities

What kind of questions can children and parents or caregivers ask the school counselor?

The counselor can help with questions about…..

· Learning
· Making friends
· Adjusting to family changes
· Building self-esteem
· Handling anger
· Decision making skills
· Study skills
· Handling peer pressure
· Building self-confidence
· Resolving conflicts peacefully
· Learning coping skills
· Coping with grief & loss

There are lots of ways to see the counselor:

· Any child may ask to see the counselor
· A teacher can ask a child to meet the counselor
· Parents may ask that their child meet the counselor
· The counselor may invite a child to meet

Some of the tools a counselor uses are …..

· Games
· Listening
· Toys
· Smiles
· Books
· Role play
· Encouragement
· Group activities
· Peer leaders
· Drawing

How can the Guidance Counselor help parents and other adults in our school community?

· Information & resources
· Workshops
· Parent conferences
· Referrals to other helping organizations

For more information, please call Freedom’s Guidance counselor:

Mariann Christ
Tuesdays and Fridays
539-2077 ext 320