Counselor's Corner 

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    Mission

    The school counselor will provide a comprehensive developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development needs of all students in a safe, nurturing environment. Through collaboration with the school and community stakeholders, all students will be prepared academically and socially to contribute as productive leaders of society.

    Rock View’s Counseling Program

    Rock View has a comprehensive developmental counseling program. It is designed to support students through direct counseling services and the management of programs that strengthen the positive learning environment. All counseling related services facilitate the social/emotional growth of students in the areas of; self-awareness, relationship skills, social awareness, self-management and responsible decision making.

     Positive Learning Environment

    Services 

    Individual Counseling

    One-on-one short term counseling support is available for all students in grades K - 5. This support is intended to address specific emotional, behavioral or social concerns. Students may self-refer or be referred by a staff member or parent. If you feel your child would benefit from speaking with the counselor, please contact me.

    Small Groups

    Small group counseling is offered to students to further support their personal and social development.  Small groups give students the opportunity to have additional social-emotional learning experiences.  In the small group setting, students are provided with an opportunity to try new skills, to express themselves in a supportive environment, and to benefit from the support of group members.

    Classroom Guidance Lessons

    Classroom guidance lessons are provided to students through their homerooms. Skills and competencies outlined in the MCPS Student Counseling Standards are taught. This year our focus is on problem solving skills, empathy and developing effective interpersonal communication skills. During the months of November and December, we will be delivering lessons related to personal body safety. Please look out for more information regarding those lessons soon.

    Class Meetings

    Students at Rock View participate in class meetings on a regular basis with their homeroom teachers.  The meetings are designed to build relationships, trust and solve issues that may arise in the classroom.

    Advantages of class meetings:

    Students and teachers get to know one another better

    Gives each child a sense of belonging , community and self-worth

    Increases respect and understanding

    Each child has an opportunity to share. It allows quiet voices to be heard

    Promotes integration into the group/prevents exclusion

    Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution Strategies 

    Lower Elementary Problem Solving Model

     Identify the problem. What is the problem?

     List the possible solutions. What can you do to solve this problem?

     If someone is bothering you – Use your DEBUG strategies.

    DEBUG

    Ignore

     Move Away

    Use “I Message”

    Use Firm Talk

    Get Adult Help

     

    Upper Elementary Problem Solving Model

    Win –Win Guidelines

    Work it out Steps:

    1. Cool off
    2. Use “I Messages”
      •  I felt ___________ when you _______
      •  I want ___________
      •  I would appreciate it if________
    3. Brainstorm Solutions
    4. Pick the solution that works the best for everyone
    5. Affirm and thank or forgive

     

    Website Resources

     

    Parent Resources on Resiliency