Damascus Elementary Counseling Program Opportunities

1. What are Classroom Guidance Lessons?
2. How does Individual Counseling work?
3. What is Group Counseling?
4. What are Lunch Bunches?
5. Is my child in trouble when they go see the counselor?

What are Classroom Guidance Lessons?

Classroom Guidance is designed to address the personal, academic, 
healthy, interpersonal, and career development of students. Students in 
grades K-5 are currently receiving one to two visits per month from the 
counselor. Lessons focus on the Stop & Think, Preventative Counseling, and 
Character Education.

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How does Individual Counseling work?

Students are able to self-refer themselves to see the counselor 
when needed; mailbox and slips are provided in front of the counselor's office 
and in each classroom.  Parents and teachers can refer students to see me through a 
written note, open communication and/or through email.  

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What is Group Counseling?

Group counseling is provided when a teacher/parent referral is 
used or on a needed basis. Various groups will run through out the school 
year.  Each group will last between 3 - 6 weeks depending on the needs of the 
group.

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What are Lunch Bunches?

Informal lunch bunches are held with the counselor to help 
students problem solve situations or for any particular student need(s).  
Lunch bunches are also an opportunity for me to get to know students better.

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Is my child in trouble when they go see the counselor?

No; students see me for a variety of reasons.  My job is to 
problem solve with students and brainstorm positive choices for 
actions and behaviors.  Students come to see me for support, 
advice, or as someone to talk to and share thoughts/ideas with .  

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