The counseling program at Clinton Elementary School is designed to help your child have an enjoyable and successful school year. The school counselor works with parents and students in many ways by providing a variety of services. Each service is aimed towards helping children learn and develop to their highest potential. Three of these services include: Individual, Small Group and Classroom Counseling.
Small Group Counseling
Small group counseling program offers a variety of small groups for student throughout the year.
Why:
As a part of individual student planning within the delivery system in a comprehensive school counseling program, the counselor establishes small student support groups each year based on the needs of students. In small groups, members have an opportunity to learn from each other. They also share ideas and give and receive feedback. Group members are also able to practice new skills in a safe environment.
How:
Referrals are made by parents and teachers. Participation, which is voluntary and confidential, requires permission from a parent or guardian. If you are interested in a small group for your child, please contact your child's teacher or myself at 676-2211 ext 4026 or mafarrell@clintonwis.com.
When:
Classroom teachers are consulted regarding scheduling group times that are least disruptive to the learning environment. Each group typically meets for 30 minutes a week for 8 weeks.
Types of Groups Offered:
Grief Groups are often co-facilitated with staff from Beloit Regional Hospice. This group gives students a chance to meet with friends their own age to share thoughts and feelings about the death of someone in their life.
Friendship Groups are interactive support groups that help students practice friendly behaviors. Group topics include: who can be your friend, how to show someone you would like to be friends, how handle bosses and bullies, the best way to be a friend and not be a friend, and ways to settle problems with a friend.
Change Groups are peer support groups for students who are (or have experienced) parent separation and/or divorce. Group topics include how to handle common feelings associated with parent separation and/or divorce, coping strategies, and building communication within family.
New Student Groups are peer support groups for students who are new to Clinton Elementary. It is designed to help your child get acquainted with the new school environment while learning strategies to adjust to a new school. He/she will also explore ways to make new friends.
Interactive Play Groups are designed with younger students in mind. This group is offered as a means to help children enhance basic social skills and understanding of social situations. Students will practice effective communication and problem solving techniques through role play situations. Students will also explore different ways to make friends.
Classroom Counseling
Classroom counseling is designed to deliver lessons that will help students learn about and navigate the world they live in. Classroom lessons are developmentally appropriate at each grade level. Through classroom counseling students receive information and skills they can use to help them in future situations. Some of the topics covered during classroom lessons are personal safety/protective behaviors, bullying prevention, problem solving/conflict resolution, managing emotions, social skills and growth mindset.
