CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY

 ~ Advocates for ALL children

~ Teaches guidance lessons dealing with understanding of self and others, communication,  decision making, and conflict resolution skills

~ Works with children individually and in small groups

How does a student get to see the counselor?

 ~ the student may ask to go to the counselor’s office

~ the teacher or principal can send him or her

~ Mom, Dad or another care provider can request counseling services

~ school friend may invite him or her for a special visit

What might a student talk about while in the counseling office?

 ~ feelings about him/herself

~ difficulty in making or getting along with friends

~ a family problem

~ a school problem

~ a fear or worry

~ a physical concern

~ the need for a little tender loving care

What might a student do in the counselor’s office?

 ~ talk about things that are important to children

~ use toys to help express feelings and problems

~ talk about feelings

~ work on a plan to reach a goal

~ read stories that help students learn and understand more about themselves

~ go to a safe place to calm down when feeling upset