WMES Counselor

 

WMES Guidance Program
Alice Baker, Counselor

"Rise to New Heights"

"If we are to reach real peace in the world, we shall have to begin with the children."
~ Gandhi

Our students and staff work hard to keep Watkins Mill Elementary School a peaceful school. We have a strong Conflict Resolution Program here at WMES.

Conflict is a normal part of human interaction, and cannot be avoided. We can learn effective ways to deal with conflict. Children and adults who learn how to assert themselves non-violently can avoid becoming bullies or victims. The self-esteem of children will be enhanced if they learn to build non-violent/non-hostile relationships with their peers.

Some of the skills we at WMES have focused on for solving conflicts peacefully include the following:

• Being able to identify feelings in ourselves and others
• Showing empathy
• Using I-messages to share concerns
• Using a variety of strategies to solve problems
• Using DeBug strategies
• Si alguien te esta molestando
• Handling anger appropriately
• Sharing compliments with others