Counseling

In a school setting, a counselor does brief counseling. This addresses minor problems within a few sessions. The school setting is different than a therapeutic/clinical setting where diagnosis and treatment plans are created and treatment is administered for a longer period of time. The goal of school counseling is to address minor issues which impact learning while at school. If issues continue to impact the students learning at school, after intervention by the school counselor, a referral to an outside resource will be suggested to the parents/guardians. School counselors also work with outside agencies to ensure student success while at school.

• Works with individuals and groups
• Encourages better student relationships
• Supports student’s academic progress
• Promotes positive attitudes and choices
• Maintains confidences
• Assists teachers and parents in helping students
• Lends support to school, career and personal plans
• Assists people in making use of community resources

The Austin Elementary counseling program offers support for students and parents through the following:

• Individual Counseling for Students
• Group Counseling for Students
• Classroom Guidance lessons
• Support for Community Services