School Counseling Program

The St. Timothy School Counseling Program:
Parent Needs Survey
How Can We Help You?

Parents, we need your help! In order to best meet your needs, we would like some feedback from you. We have uploaded a survey to the link below. All responses are anonymous and your answers will help us plan effective and beneficial programs for you!

Thank you so much for your feedback!

 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=QIBt113dLiRPreyTw97YNQ_3d_3d

 

Upcoming Events and Activities
for 2009-2010!

• Coffee with the Counselor: Parent Education Program: Topics this year will include:  “Preparing for Junior High” and “Dealing with Bulling Behavior: How to Bully-Proof your Child”  

• New Group CounselingTopics: “Changing Families: Dealing with Separation and Divorce” and “Junior High Support Group for 6th Graders” 

• The Updated Counseling Website: Check out our back-to-school info and tips for new students at the new website. http://teacherweb.com/VA/StTimothySchool/STSCounselor/apt4.stm

• A Revamped Olweus Bullying Prevention Program: Lookout for our November Kick-off Celebration! A parent information sheet is available to download.

For more information on these programs, please check the counselor’s webpage. In addition, monthly updates will be in the Brown Envelope as well!

Our Mission

Our mission is to assist parents and teachers in the education of the whole child. The program assists students with their academic, social/emotional and vocational needs using a child-centered approach that focuses on students' strengths and abilities. The program's services are designed to remove the barriers to academic achievement and promote student success. Services are available for all St. Timothy's students, not just those with identified academic or emotional needs.

Our Goals

• Address students' social and emotional needs and foster student success with individual and group counseling sessions, behavioral interventions, and mediation.

• Teach students skills and techniques that will enable them to become independent learners, enhance their social relationships, improve their interactions with others, explore their vocational interests and deepen their spiritual life.
  

How can the Counselor Help your Child?   

The school counselor can help your child with academic, social, or emotional concerns in a variety of ways. I can meet with your child individually, focusing on student strengths and identifying and practicing coping skills. To meet with the counselor, students can self-refer, or be referred by parents or teachers. In addition, I meet with groups of student in structured groups that require parental permission and focus on learning specific skills like effective study techniques, stress management, or anti-bullying strategies.

I can also meet with parents, consult with other professionals (with parental permission), and provide parents with referrals and resource information to ensure the success of each child. We will work as a team to develop and implement strategies to address the individual needs of your child.

 

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