Mrs. Rampey is available most days for talking with children about any
concerns they might have, that are directly affecting them with their school
success. It might involve a school situation, or a family
situation. I usually talk to a child from 15- 30 minutes. A parent can
request that I talk to their child, a teacher can request, or a child can
request.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/school_counselors.html
Check out this website also on what School Counselors do.
Elementary school counseling is:
* A process of interaction between the counselor and student.
* Goal-directed with the goal being the student's positive change in
behavior.
* Confidential-the rights of students are always paramount.
* A learning process for students so that they will know they:
-Have choices.
-Can act on their choices.
- Must take responsibility for their actions.
- Must resolve their own problems.
Elementary school counseling is not:
* A quick-fix.
* Therapy.
* Advice giving.
* Judgmental.
* The counselor solving the students problems.
* Shared with others.
The key processes of the Elementary School Counselor are as follows:
Counseling- Individual and small group
* resolve problems
* cope constructively
* communicate effectively
Classroom Guidance- Prevention programs
* A Peace-Able Place
* Too Good for Drugs
They also provide:
Consultation
Coordination