Counseling Department
China Spring Primary School
At-Home Counseling Resources
Teaching Self-Control At Home
Here are some games you can play at home to practice self-control.
Parenting Books/Websites
Jennifer Miller's Top 10 Books for Parents
Jennifer Miller is a member of Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). Here are some of the books she recommends for parents.
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Check out this YouTube channel for some great mindfulness and calming activities.
Grief and Loss in Childhood
Campus & Community Resources
Small Group Counseling
Learn MoreMental/Behavioral Health Services
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Learn MoreGreater Waco Community Resources Guide
Learn MoreParents: Did you know?
Mental Health Care Matters
Staff
About School Counselors
What does a school counselor do?
A school counselor DOES:
A school counselor DOES:
- Work with ALL students to encourage a safe school climate of trust and respect.
- Deliver classroom guidance lessons that align to American School Counseling Association standards.
- Facilitate small groups.
- Meet individually with students to do brief, solution-focused counseling.
- Help students who are struggling to make positive behavior choices.
- Collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, support staff, and administration.
- Maintain confidentiality of students and their families unless there is a need to know or a safety concern.
- Provide education and information about students' social-emotional needs.
- Work with only special education students, regular education students, or "problem" students.
- Assign grades after lessons or teach academic subjects.
- Facilitate therapy groups.
- Meet individually with students to do long-term mental health counseling/therapy.
- Handle the discipline or assign consequences.
- Collaborate with only one person. A team approach including the school counselor works best.
- Share information about students and their families to appease the curiosity of others.
- Tell teachers how to teach in their classrooms or tell parents how to parent at home.
Contact
- 200 Bob Johnson Road, China Spring, TX, USA
