Individual Counseling is for students who need one on one time to be able to express their thoughts and emotions. Typically, students who are seen individually are seen once a week for a period of time, which can range from one session to several sessions (typically no more than 6-8 sessions). School counselors do not act as therapists within the school and are not substitutes for licensed professional counselors (LPC'S) or therapists. Students needing more intensive therapy would need to visit a licensed counselor or licensed social worker within the community. School counselors can provide parents with resources to assist with outside therapy. School counselors work with students to address issues relating to school or events that are impacting school performance.
With elementary school counseling, students need objects or activities to help start conversations. I give students choices about what they can have, such as LEGOs, building blocks, crayons/markers, puzzles, stress balls, or my sandtray. These objects make the counseling environment less intimidating.
With elementary school counseling, students need objects or activities to help start conversations. I give students choices about what they can have, such as LEGOs, building blocks, crayons/markers, puzzles, stress balls, or my sandtray. These objects make the counseling environment less intimidating.
Confidentiality Statement
It is important to help students understand the meaning of confidentiality. Counselors should give a confidentiality statement before beginning every session. However, I like to also have a sign in my room to remind the child. It seems to help children remember when they have a visual. It is an easy sign for me to reference before or during a session. In addition for the student to understand confidentiality, explaining to teachers your role while maintaining confidentiality is of equal importance.
It is important to help students understand the meaning of confidentiality. Counselors should give a confidentiality statement before beginning every session. However, I like to also have a sign in my room to remind the child. It seems to help children remember when they have a visual. It is an easy sign for me to reference before or during a session. In addition for the student to understand confidentiality, explaining to teachers your role while maintaining confidentiality is of equal importance.