Individual Counseling and Support Groups
All groups are:
- Confidential
- Voluntary
- Held within the school day on a period rotation basis
- Led by counselors and/or certified staff members
Please see Mrs. Johnson if you are interested, or if you want to share the name of a friend who could benefit. Most groups last 8-9 weeks for one semester. The sessions rotate by period. Listed below are some of the group topics:
1. Anger Management- For students whose anger is a problem in their lives. The group will explore self-awareness of anger triggers; how anger can be useful; and different styles of expressing emotions: stuffing, escalating, and managing.
2. Grief and Loss- For students who need support and strength in healing from a loss in their lives due to a death.
3. Taking Charge- For students who are currently abusing alcohol and/or other drugs. The purpose of the group is to help students see the connection between their use and the consequences in their lives.
4. Relationships- For young women who have experienced a pattern of problems and/or violence in dating relationships. Group members will learn more about healthy relationships that are based on respect and equality.
5. Personal and Academic Growth- Students will learn more about developing greater self respect in order to help with their social and academic stresses. It will also focus on personal power and positive choices.
***If there is a particular topic not listed above, please feel free to contact Mrs. Johnson.
You may qualify to receive additional support through DiDi Hirch services. Please stop by the counseling office for more details.
Other Resources
If you need help and need some advise or seek to get more information about a personal matter you check out this site. It includes a free hotline #.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/5400/
SUICIDE
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, and you are not able to speak with your counselor, parent, teacher, relatives, or friends, consider utilizing this site. It is very important you discuss this matter with someone immediately.!!! http://www.yellowribbonsd.org/pages/resource.htm
PlannedParenthood
Information about STDs and pregnancy related information, programs and issues.
For medical questions, or to schedule an appointment with the nearest
Planned Parenthood center, call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN.
www.plannedparenthood.org
TeenCentral
Explore a site written by, for and about teens. Read celebrity stories,
real-teen tales, an anonymous help-line and crisis counseling.
www.teencentral.net
These sites offers an array of resources for teens.
http://www.wia4layouth.org/youthwire/teenhotline.htm