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Introducing the Elementary Counselor. Michelle Simmons. School Counselor. Classroom Guidance Small Groups Individual Counseling Special Services/Care Team Collaborate with teachers, staff, parents and community. Class Meetings Friendship Skills Social Skills Self Awareness
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Introducing the Elementary Counselor Michelle Simmons
School Counselor • Classroom Guidance • Small Groups • Individual Counseling • Special Services/Care Team • Collaborate with teachers, staff, parents and community
Class Meetings Friendship Skills Social Skills Self Awareness Decision Making Goal Setting Careers Study Skills Test Taking Skills Coping Skills Stress Management Anger Management Communication Skills Conflict Resolution skills Bully Prevention Change and Loss Transitions Personal Safety Feelings Self-esteem Counseling Curriculum
Friendship Assertiveness Anger Management Social Skills Study Skills Changing Family Circle of Friends Grief and Loss Other groups by request or as needed Groups
Individual Counseling • Self-referral • Parent referral • Teacher and other staff referral • Drop in • If a student comes in to see me more than two times or the nature of the visit is serious, parents are called immediately.
Parent Resources • Parent Library • Love and Logic Classes • Call and Chat • Outside Referrals • Meet with teachers and parents to support academic, emotional or social issues.
Reasons to see the School Counselor • schoolwork challenges • making new friends • being teased or bullied • to share feelings • Problem solving • good news • worried, stressed or sad • changing family or transition • tools to make good choices • parenting tools • self-esteem
Michelle Simmons Counselor • Please call me any time concerning your child. • Information is kept confidential. • Phone number: 817-202-1665 • E-mail: msimmons@cleburne.k12.tx.us