Counseling+Services

Counseling Services Offered at Ponderosa Elementary and Coyote Ridge Elementary:

I visit every classroom in the school about two times per month. I cover an array of district approved topics, including: bullying, friendship skills, making healthy choices, appropriate responses to tough emotions, IB attitudes (Coyote Ridge) and Global Attitudes (Ponderosa).
 * Classroom Guidance**

I work with many students in many different types of groups. The groups offered most often are: social skills and divorce. The groups meet for 20 to 30 minutes, one time per week. Each of the groups lasts for about 10 weeks. Groups are selected with the help of parent, teacher and counselor recommendations. Please contact me for more information.
 * Group Counseling**

I work with students on "as needed basis". I can help students through tough times, such as the death of a pet or family member or can help to coach students through difficult social situations, such as friendship problems or bullying situations. Working in a school, time is always at a premium, so I work using a "solution focused" framework.
 * Individual Counseling**

I help a student to recognize a problem, talk about what has worked in the past and what has not worked and then come up with some ideas for how to manage that problem in the future. If counseling needs are great enough, I always suggest that the student is taken to an outside counselor for more intensive help.