Individual Counseling

Purpose: 

While school counselors don't provide therapy, they do work with students individually and in small-group sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to assist students in learning and practicing life-long skills in areas such as problem-solving, making friends, processing feelings, resolving conflicts and working cooperatively.

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Short Term Counseling

• I will be in contact with the parent/guardian after 3 consistent sessions with your child.

• Short term counseling includes 4-6 weekly/bi-weekly 15-20 minute sessions. If no positive change has occurred, I will refer to an outside source.

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Topics often addressed in individual counseling include:

 

* adjusting to family changes that are interfering with learning

* building self-esteem

* identifying and processing feelings

* conflict resolution strategies 

* assertiveness training

* social thinking

* anger management strategies

* academic success skills

* impulse control

* coping with loss

* stress and anxiety management

 

Referrals

• Referrals to visit with Mrs. Fischer can be initiated by a teacher, parent, the principal or the student. 

• Link to Google Parent/Guardian Referral Form

 

Link to Resources for Outside Counseling +

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