Social Emotional Learning

School counselors support students' social-emotional wellness by:

Collaborating with stakeholders to create a school culture that promotes the health and wellness of all students.
Providing short-term individual counseling and crisis intervention to help students navigate social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
Educating students, parents, and educators about the warning signs of mental helath issues.
Providing referrals to school and community resources that may benefit the student's mental health and wellness and establishing collaborative family-school-community partnerships.
Encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities that provide connection to our school community.
Promoting healthy decision-making, self advocacy, and positive relationships with peers and trusted adults.
Helping students discover their strengths and strengthen their strategies for overcoming adversity.
Collaborating with other Unified Mental Health Team members on education and prevention efforts related to depression, suicide, and substance use.